Match the following:

A) Parathyroid
B) Thyroid
C) Hypophysis
D) Pancreas
E) Adrenal medulla

1) The size and shape of a pea; produces hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands.
2) The gland that controls the fight-or-flight reaction.
3) Produces hormones that regulate glucose levels in the body.
4) Produces a hormone that controls blood levels of calcium and potassium by their removal from bone tissue.
5) Produces the body's major metabolic hormones.


1) C) Hypophysis
2) E) Adrenal medulla
3) D) Pancreas
4) A) Parathyroid
5) B) Thyroid

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Most cells have only one

A) nucleus. B) ribosome. C) peroxisome. D) lysosome. E) mitochondrion.

Anatomy & Physiology

The ________ is used by both the digestive and respiratory systems

A) Nasopharynx B) Epipharynx C) Larynx D) Oropharynx

Anatomy & Physiology

Which neuroglial cell produces myelin in the peripheral nervous system?

A) Schwann cell B) Oligodendrocyte C) Astrocyte D) Microglial cell

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following is produced within red bone marrow?

A) adipose tissue B) protein C) blood cells D) calcium E) All of the answers are correct.

Anatomy & Physiology