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The endocrine system includes which of the following glands/organs?
1. Thyroid
2. Thymus
3. Pancreas
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - Answers D
The pituitary gland is located inferior to the:
a. hypothalamus.
b. thyroid.
c. sella turcica.
d. pons. - Answers A
The anterior lobe of the pituitary secretes which of the following hormones?
1. ADH
2. FSH
3. GH
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - Answers C
The hypothalamus controls the _____ gland.
1. pineal
2. pituitary
, 3. thyroid
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - Answers A
Epinephrine is produced in the:
a. pituitary gland.
b. pancreas.
c. adrenal cortex.
d. adrenal medulla. - Answers D
The thyroid gland is responsible for secreting:
1. TSH.
2. TH.
3. calcitonin.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - Answers C
Overactivity of the thyroid gland results in:
a. hypothyroidism.
b. hyperthyroidism.
c. hypoparathyroidism.
d. hyperparathyroidism. - Answers B
The alpha cells of the _____ are responsible for glucagon synthesis.
a. adrenal cortex