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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM -Body Systems

For information please refer to the Body Systems section of the Quest Health Library

Q1. True or false of the components of the endocrine system: (8 marks)
a) Lungs	True False
b) Muscles	True False
c) Ovaries	True False
d) Adrenal glands	True False
e) Testes	True False
f) Spleen	True False
g) Colon	True False
h) Hypothalamus	True False

Q2. True or false of the endocrine system:(8 marks)
a) Messenger molecules excreted by the endocrine system are known as prostaglandins	True False
b) The endocrine system is a communication system between cells, tissues and organs	True False
c) The endocrine system is composed of organs for example the pancreas	True False
d) Hormones have very generalised effects	True False
e) Puberty brings the most pronounced changes in hormone activity	True False
f) Hormones have little influence on physical growth and development	True False
g) An under production of hormones may affect overall metabolism and energy level	True False
h) Adrenal glands	True False
i) Hormones are the messenger molecules of the endocrine system	True False

Q3. The following common complaints are associated with endocrine disorders, true or false? (6 marks)
a) Hypoglycaemia	True False
b) Cushing's syndrome	True False
c) Bright's disease	True False
d) Raynaud's syndrome	True False
e) Addison's disease	True False
f) Meniere's disease	True False

Q4. Connect the following nutrients with an action. (6 marks)
1) Chromium
2) Iodine
3) Pantothenic Acid
4) Vitamin E
5) Calcium and Vit D
6) Hypericum perforatum

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