$CATEGORY: Science - Khan Academy/7.Control and Coordination/7.Control and Coordination--Animals-Nervous Sytem

//Multiple Choice

Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels in the body? {
    ~Thyroxine
    =Insulin
    ~Adrenaline
    ~Estrogen
}

Which gland secretes growth hormone? {
    ~Thyroid gland
    ~Pancreas
    =Pituitary gland
    ~Adrenal gland
}

The adrenal glands secrete __________, which helps the body respond to stress. {
    =Cortisol
    ~Thyroxine
    ~Melatonin
    ~Insulin
}

Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males? {
    ~Estrogen
    =Testosterone
    ~Progesterone
    ~Thyroxine
}

Which gland is known as the "master gland"? {
    ~Thyroid
    =Pituitary
    ~Pancreas
    ~Adrenal
}

//True or False

The thyroid gland produces insulin. {F}

Testosterone is the primary male hormone responsible for secondary sexual characteristics. {T}

The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys. {T}

Growth hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland. {F}

The parathyroid gland regulates calcium levels in the blood. {T}

//Fill in the blanks

The hormone __________ helps in regulating the basal metabolic rate. {
    =Thyroxine
    ~Insulin
    ~Cortisol
}

The __________ gland is located in the neck and regulates metabolism. {
    ~Adrenal
    =Thyroid
    ~Pituitary
}

The pancreas secretes __________, which decreases blood glucose levels. {
    ~Glucagon
    =Insulin
    ~Adrenaline
}

The hormone __________ prepares the female body for pregnancy. {
    ~Testosterone
    =Progesterone
    ~Cortisol
}

The __________ gland secretes melatonin, which regulates sleep cycles. {
    =Pineal
    ~Pituitary
    ~Thyroid
}

//Numericals



//Match the following

Match the following items from Column A with their correct corresponding options from Column B\:
{
=Thyroid gland -> Regulates metabolism (Thyroxine)
=Pituitary gland -> Master gland; secretes growth hormone
=Pancreas -> Regulates blood sugar (Insulin)
=Adrenal glands -> Produces stress hormones (Cortisol)
=Pineal gland -> Regulates sleep cycles (Melatonin)
}


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