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From the regulatory power of the pituitary gland to the effects of insulin on blood sugar levels, you will explore fundamental topics that influence health and well-being. This quiz provides valuable insights while reinforcing your learning. Join us now and see how well you know the fascinating world of the endocrine system and its hormonal functions!
The main function of the parathyroid glands is to make the parathyroid hormone (PTH). This chemical regulates the amounts of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium in the bones and blood.
The main function of PTH is to control the amount of sodium in blood.
The main function of PTH is to control the amount of glucose in blood.
The main function of PTH is to control the amount of insulin in blood
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It produces calcitonin, which regulates the amount of calcium in the blood.
It is one of the smallest glands in the body shaped like a fist.
Less production of hormones by this gland can cause whitening of the skin.
Overproduction of hormones like T4 can cause whitening of the skin.
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It's called the master gland as it produces growth hormones.
It's called the master gland as it controls the secretion of all the other endocrine glands in the body.
It's called the master gland as it is present in both the endocrine and exocrine systems.
It's called the master gland as it controls the temperature of the body.
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It is only produced in females. Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and promotes milk production.
It is produced in both males and females. In females, it stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection during breastfeeding. In males, it is involved in social bonding and sexual behavior.
It is produced only in males, and it controls the production of testosterone in the testis.
It is produced only in females and helps in strengthening bones.
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In the pancreas, there are two types of cells, namely alpha and beta; the alpha cells secrete insulin and beta cells secrete glucagon.
Alpha cells secrete glucagon, and beta cells secrete insulin.
Only one type of cell is present; sometimes they secrete insulin and sometimes glucagon.
None of the above.
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There are two adrenal glands; if one of them is removed, then the other enlarges in size to meet hormone requirements.
There are two adrenal glands; if one of these is removed, then the other gets smaller in size.
There is only one adrenal gland in humans.
Adrenaline hormone decreases the heartbeat and blood pressure.
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It is produced in the adrenal glands.
It raises blood sugar levels in the body.
It promotes the uptake of glucose by cells.
It is secreted during periods of stress.
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They produce testosterone and sperm; the production of testosterone occurs at a temperature 2°-3° C lower than body temperature, which is why testes are in a scrotum pouch-like structure that ensures they don’t touch the body.
They produce estrogen and progesterone, which control secondary sexual characteristics in males.
They produce testosterone, which helps in controlling blood pressure.
They produce testosterone, which controls primary sexual characteristics in males.
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Overproduction of thyroxine.
Lack of production of thyroxine.
Overproduction of calcitonin.
Less production of calcitonin.
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Pituatory
Adrenaline
Pancreas
Hypothalamus
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There is an overproduction of insulin in the body and the person goes into a coma as the brain receives less oxygen.
Lower production of insulin in the body and person get unconscious.
Over production of glucagon and person goes unconscious.
None of the above
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It is the primary gland of the exocrine system.
It controls hunger and thirst.
It secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.
It is only involved in the regulation of body temperature.
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It is primarily produced by the thyroid gland.
It helps regulate metabolism and stress responses.
It is responsible for the production of red blood cells.
It only affects the reproductive system.
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As their salt contains less sodium content, and their soil also contains less sodium.
As their diet has less calcium in it.
Their soil has less iodine in it.
Their air has less oxygen.
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