Chapter 11: Endocrine System Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. 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 ANS: D
REF: p. 338
2. The pituitary gland is located inferior to the: a. hypothalamus. b. thyroid. c. sella turcica. d. pons. ANS: A
REF: p. 338
3. 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 ANS: C
REF: p. 339
4. 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 ANS: A
REF: p. 339
5. Epinephrine is produced in the: a. pituitary gland. b. pancreas. c. adrenal cortex.
