Endocrine And Reproductive Systems
Test your knowledge of the endocrine and reproductive systems
- 1.Which of these statements is correct?
- A.
The adrenal cortex secretes adrenaline
- B.
The adrenal cortex secretes glucagon
- C.
The adrenal cortex secretes mineralcorticoids eg aldosterone
- D.
The adrenal cortex secretes insulin
- 2.Goitre is a pathology of the
- A.
Ovaries
- B.
Thyroid
- C.
Parathyroids
- D.
Adrenals
- 3.Where is the pituitary gland located?
- A.
Head
- B.
Neck
- C.
Pelvis
- D.
Abdomen
- 4.Which of the following statements is correct?
- A.
Endocrine glands secrete substances into ducts
- B.
Endocrine glands secrete substances directly into target cells
- C.
Endocrine glands secrete substances into the lymphatic system
- D.
Endocrine glands secrete substances into to blood system
- 5.Functions of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) include
- A.
Decreasing urine production
- B.
Increasing urine production
- C.
Decreasing stress response
- D.
Increasing stress response
- 6.The hormone melatonin is secreted by which gland?
- A.
Pituitary
- B.
Pineal
- C.
Thyroid
- D.
Thymus
- 7.Luteinising hormone is secreted by which gland?
- A.
Ovaries
- B.
Adrenal
- C.
Pineal
- D.
Pituitary
- 8.The release of which hormone is stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system?
- A.
Somatotropin
- B.
Melatonin
- C.
Adrenaline
- D.
Insulin
- 9.Which two hormones function in the control of blood calcium levels?
- A.
Oxytocin and calcitonin
- B.
Oxytocin and human growth hormone
- C.
Calcitonin and parathormone
- D.
Thyroxin and parathormone
- 10.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a hormone?
- A.
Chemical messenger
- B.
Secreted by exocrine glands
- C.
Transported in the blood
- D.
Regulates activity of target cells
- 11.Steroid hormones include
- A.
Sex hormones
- B.
Insulin
- C.
Oxytocin
- D.
Thyroxin
- 12.Which gland does the hypothalamus have a direct influence on?
- A.
Pituitary
- B.
Pineal
- C.
Thyroid
- D.
Thymus
- 13.Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
- A.
Testosterone
- B.
Oestrogen
- C.
Progesterone
- D.
Thyroxine
- 14.What is the main action of oxytocin?
- A.
Stimulates the development of oocytes
- B.
Stimulates ovulation
- C.
Stimulates uterine contractions during labour
- D.
Reducs volume of urine produced
- 15.Which one of the following is NOT stimulated by insulin?
- A.
The conversion of glucose to glycogen
- B.
The conversion of glycogen to glucose
- C.
The entry of glucose into cells
- D.
The reduction of blood glucose levels
- 16.What characterises the menopause?
- A.
The appearance of secondary sexual characteristics
- B.
The start of menstruation
- C.
The cessation of ovulation and menstruation
- D.
The start of ovulation
- 17.The epididymis is the site of
- A.
Spermatogenesis
- B.
Sperm maturation
- C.
Oogenesis
- D.
Ova maturation
- 18.How many chromosomes are found in a haploid human cell?
- A.
13
- B.
23
- C.
43
- D.
46
- 19.What is the correct definition of the term gamete?
- A.
An organ where sex cells are produced
- B.
A fertilised ovum
- C.
A cell produced by mitosis
- D.
A mature sex cell
- 20.Which of the following structures is found in both male and female bodies?
- A.
Vas deferens
- B.
Uterus
- C.
Urethra
- D.
Oviduct
- 21.What is the function of the testes?
- A.
Mitosis
- B.
Osmoregulation
- C.
Oogenesis
- D.
Spermatogenesis
- 22.Which of the following structures does NOT secrete fluids that form semen?
- A.
Seminal vesicles
- B.
Prostate gland
- C.
Corpus luteum
- D.
Bulbourethral gland
- 23.Where in the female reproductive system does fertilisation normally occur?
- A.
Urethra
- B.
Fallopian tube
- C.
Uterus
- D.
Ovary
- 24.How long is a typical human pregnancy?
- A.
One trimester
- B.
Two trimesters
- C.
Three trimesters
- D.
Four trimesters
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