Abeka Health Quiz 1

Question 1

What is the structure that forms between a mother and her unborn baby and does the work of several organs?

Accepted Answer

Placenta

Question 2

What is the term that refers to an unborn child who is distinctly recognized as a miniature baby?

Accepted Answer

Fetus

Question 3

Which endocrine gland is sometimes called the "master gland"?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary Gland

Question 4

Which hormone triggers sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

Question 5

What is the "emergency action" hormone that prepares the body for stressful situations?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

Question 6

What is the endocrine gland that secretes hormones and regulates metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid Gland

Question 7

What is the study of the endocrine system called?

Accepted Answer

Endocrinology

Question 8

What are the small clusters of endocrine gland cells located in the pancreas called?

Accepted Answer

Islets of Langerhans

Question 9

What is the bundle of three blood vessels that connects an unborn baby to the placenta called?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical Cord

Question 10

What is the transitional change from childhood into adulthood called?

Accepted Answer

Adolescence