Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 5 Challenge
1.
1 — Endocrine System
Understand the structure and function of the endocrine system.
Which best describes the endocrine system?
a.) A system that helps distribute oxygen and other nutrients to cells all over the body
b.) A system of vessels, nodes, glands and nodules that returns excess tissue fluid to the
blood
c.) A system of glands that produces and secretes hormones into the bloodstream
d.) A system that protects the internal organs from the outside environment
2 — Organs of the Endocrine System
Identify organs of the endocrine system based on their roles
Jimmy gets an adrenaline rush after running across a busy street.
Which organ is primarily responsible for this?
a.) Hypothalamus
b.) Pituitary gland
c.) Pancreas
d.) Adrenal glands
3 — Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones
Determine the differences between steroid and non-steroid hormones.
Which kind of hormones require the use of secondary messengers?
a.) Secondary hormones
b.) Non-steroid hormones
c.) Steroid hormones
d.) All hormones
4 — Adrenal Glands
Identify the adrenal glands and the role they play in the body.
Which of the following is a part of the adrenal gland?
a.) Adrenal body
b.) Adrenal cerebrum
1.
1 — Endocrine System
Understand the structure and function of the endocrine system.
Which best describes the endocrine system?
a.) A system that helps distribute oxygen and other nutrients to cells all over the body
b.) A system of vessels, nodes, glands and nodules that returns excess tissue fluid to the
blood
c.) A system of glands that produces and secretes hormones into the bloodstream
d.) A system that protects the internal organs from the outside environment
2 — Organs of the Endocrine System
Identify organs of the endocrine system based on their roles
Jimmy gets an adrenaline rush after running across a busy street.
Which organ is primarily responsible for this?
a.) Hypothalamus
b.) Pituitary gland
c.) Pancreas
d.) Adrenal glands
3 — Steroid and Non-Steroid Hormones
Determine the differences between steroid and non-steroid hormones.
Which kind of hormones require the use of secondary messengers?
a.) Secondary hormones
b.) Non-steroid hormones
c.) Steroid hormones
d.) All hormones
4 — Adrenal Glands
Identify the adrenal glands and the role they play in the body.
Which of the following is a part of the adrenal gland?
a.) Adrenal body
b.) Adrenal cerebrum
