Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones_Unsolved Paper
Chapter: Control and Coordination | Topic: Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones
ENDOCRINE GLANDS AND THEIR HORMONES_UNSOLVED PAPER
Topic: Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones
Q1.Which of the following is an endocrine gland?
- Salivary gland
- Thyroid gland
- Sweat gland
- Tear gland
Q2.Which hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland?
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Thyroxine
- Testosterone
Q3.Which gland produces adrenaline?
- Adrenal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Pancreas
- Thyroid gland
Q4. Which pair is correctly associated with an endocrine gland?
- Pancreas - Insulin
- Thyroid - Adrenaline
- Adrenal gland - Thyroxine
- Testes - Insulin
Q5. Which gland is associated with the secretion of growth hormone?
- Pituitary gland
- Pancreas
- Adrenal gland
- Thyroid gland
Q6. A hormone produced by the testes is mainly involved in the development of male secondary sexual characteristics. Which hormone is being referred to?
- Oestrogen
- Testosterone
- Insulin
- Thyroxine
Short questions
Q1. What are endocrine glands? How are they different from glands that release their secretions through ducts?
Q2. Name the gland that secretes each of the following hormones:
a) Insulin
b) Adrenaline
Q3. What is the role of the pituitary gland in the human body? Name one hormone secreted by it.
Q4. Why is iodine important for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland? What may happen if the diet lacks sufficient iodine?
Q5. A student feels extremely nervous just before speaking on the stage during the morning assembly. Which endocrine gland and hormone are likely to be involved in preparing the body for this situation?
Q6.Name the hormones secreted by the testes and ovaries. State one major role of these hormones in human development.
Q1. Describe the major endocrine glands in the human body and the important hormones secreted by them. Include the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, and ovaries in your answer.
Q2. Explain how the following endocrine glands help coordinate important functions of the human body:
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
Mention the major hormone associated with each gland.
Q3. During adolescence, boys and girls experience several physical and reproductive changes. Explain how hormones released by the testes and ovaries are involved in these changes. Also mention why these hormones are important for reproductive development.
Q1. During an examination, a student becomes anxious. His heartbeat becomes faster, his breathing rate increases, and he feels more alert.
a) Which endocrine gland is likely to become active in this situation?
b) Name the hormone involved.
Q2. A person regularly consumes food containing very little iodine. After some time, the normal functioning of the thyroid gland becomes affected.
a) Which hormone is mainly associated with the thyroid gland?
b) Why is proper thyroid hormone production important for the body?
Q3. A doctor observes that a child is showing abnormal growth and wants to investigate whether the child's endocrine system is functioning normally.
a) Which endocrine gland would be important to examine in relation to growth?
b) Which hormone would be relevant to this investigation?