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Where would you find the ‘Islets of Langerhans’? ConnemaraAntrim ScotlandPancreas
The endocrine system produces … HormonesGenomes EnzymesMetronomes
The system of hormone producing glands Is called the … system ExocrineEndocrine EndoplasmicEctoplasmic
Which gland is referred to as ‘the master gland’ of the body? Parathyroid HypothalamusMedulla oblongata Pituitary
The ability to detect change and to respond is known as … DiversityHumidity CapacitySensitivity
Name the disease caused by a lack of insulin. MeningitisDialysis DiabetesDiastole
Endocrine glands are also called … glands. MatrixDuctless DuctileGutless
Name the ‘fight or flight’ hormone. AdrenalineThyroxine CortisolGlucagon
The following all apply to hormones except … Chemical messenger Rapid response Long-lasting effect Transported in blood
Name the only gland that is both an endocrine and exocrine gland. PituitarySalivary PancreasThymus
The following are all human hormones except … ThyroxineTSH OxytocinAuxin
The adrenal gland is to be found next to the … HypothalamusHeart KidneyTrachea
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of thyroxine? STSHTSH FTSHTFSH
The gland in the neck requires this to make its hormone. FluorineIodine BromineChlorine
Gigantism results from the overproduction of a hormone from which gland? ThymusAdrenal ThyroidPituitary
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