FREE Endocrine System Question and Answers

Question 1

The endocrine system's commander-in-chief is ___________

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus

Answer

Pituitary

Answer

Nervous system

Answer

Thalamus

Question 2

Vasopressin and oxytocin are released by ___________ part of pituitary

Accepted Answer

Posterior

Answer

Lateral

Answer

Answer

Adenohypophysis

Question 3

Controlled by____ are uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection in nursing mothers.

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin

Answer

Vasopressin

Answer

ADH

Answer

Insulin

Question 4

Pituitary gland is also known as __________ an endocrine gland.

Accepted Answer

Master gland

Answer

Setpoint

Answer

Thermoregulatory system

Answer

Commander-in-chief

Question 5

Control over hunger and thirst comes from_____________

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus

Answer

Gi system

Answer

Thalamus

Answer

Pituitary

Question 6

When someone is dehydrated, ____hormones are released.

Accepted Answer

ADH

Answer

Oxytocin

Answer

Renin

Answer

Insulin

Question 7

The butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck is known as___.

Accepted Answer

Thyroid

Answer

Pancreas

Answer

Posterior pituitary

Answer

Thymus