Question

1. which gland is considered the “master gland”?

a) thyroid
b) pituitary
c) adrenal
d) pancreas

1. which gland regulates metabolism?

a) adrenal
b) thyroid
c) pituitary
d) hypothalamus

1. which gland produces insulin?

a) adrenal
b) pancreas
c) pituitary
d) ovaries

1. which gland helps the body respond to stress with adrenaline?

a) pancreas
b) pituitary
c) adrenal
d) thyroid

1. which gland regulates calcium in the blood and bones?

a) pituitary
b) thyroid
c) parathyroid
d) hypothalamus

1. which female gland produces estrogen and progesterone?

Explanation:

• For question 11, the pituitary gland is often called the "master gland" as it controls other endocrine glands.
• For question 12, the thyroid gland regulates metabolism by producing thyroid - hormones.
• For question 13, the pancreas produces insulin which regulates blood - sugar levels.
• For question 14, the adrenal gland releases adrenaline in response to stress.
• For question 15, the parathyroid gland regulates calcium levels in the blood and bones.
• For question 16, the ovaries in females produce estrogen and progesterone.

Answer:

1. B. Pituitary
2. B. Thyroid
3. B. Pancreas
4. C. Adrenal
5. C. Parathyroid
6. D. Ovaries