The master gland of the endocrine system is the:

Related Mcqs:

1. The ___________ gland is an endocrine gland controlling growth and stimulating other endocrine glands?

   A. pituitary
   B. adrenal
   C. thyroid
   D. parathyroid

2. The ____________ gland is frequently referred as ‘master gland’ since it regulates the activity of many other glands?

   A. thyroid
   B. adrenal
   C. pituitary
   D. pineal

3. The part of forebrain also acts an endocrine gland and is believed to produce oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

   A. Thalamus
   B. Hypothalamus
   C. Amygdala
   D. Cerebrum

4. The so-called “master gland” which helps control the activities of various ductless glands is the ___________?

   A. Adrenal medulla
   B. Thyroid
   C. Anterior pituitary
   D. Gonad
   E. None of these

5. Which lobe in pituitary is termed “master gland”?

   A. Anterior pituitary lobe
   B. Posterior pituitary lobe
   C. Median pituitary lobe
   D. None of these

6. Hormones are to the endocrine system as_____________are to the nervous system.

   A. nerves
   B. synapses
   C. neurotransmitters
   D. action potentials

7. The endocrine system:

   A. is the only communications network in the body
   B. depends on electrical messages for communication
   C. secretes hormones into the blood stream for communication
   D. secretes hormones into the exocrine ducts for communication

8. Hormones are to endocrine system as ___________ are to the nervous system?

   A. nerves
   B. synapses
   C. neurotransmitters
   D. action potential

9. Which nervous system controls the activity of the structures inside your body, such as your heart or your endocrine glands?

   A. Autonomic nervous system, which includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic system
   B. Somatic system, which includes the sympathetic system and parasympathetic system
   C. Autonomic system, which includes the central and somatic system
   D. Somatic system, which includes the central and autonomic system

10. Research suggests that humans can most easily master the grammar of a second language during __________________?

    A. childhood
    B. adolescence
    C. early adulthood
    D. late adulthood