Endrocrine System

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1.

Where do endocrine glands release hormones into?
- A.
  
  Ducts
- B.
  
  Blood
Correct Answer
B. Blood
2.

Which gland only has a function in childhood
- A.
  
  Thyroid
- B.
  
  Thumus
- C.
  
  Pineal
- D.
  
  Pituitary
Correct Answer
B. Thumus
3.

Which gland controls out body clock?
- A.
  
  Thyroid
- B.
  
  Thymus
- C.
  
  Pineal
- D.
  
  Pituitary
Correct Answer
C. Pineal
4.

In which endocrine gland is the hormone calcitonin produced?
- A.
  
  Thyroid
- B.
  
  Thymus
- C.
  
  Pituitary
- D.
  
  Adrenal
Correct Answer
A. Thyroid
5.

Is the antidiuretic hormone found in the .....
- A.
  
  Anterior pituitary
- B.
  
  Posterior pituitary
Correct Answer
B. Posterior pituitary
6.

Which hormone raises blood sugar levels in the pancreas?
- A.
  
  Insulin
- B.
  
  Glucagon
Correct Answer
B. Glucagon
7.

Which hormone of the adrenal glands regulates water and salt balance?
- A.
  
  Aldosterone
- B.
  
  Cortisol
- C.
  
  Adrenaline
- D.
  
  Noradrenaline
Correct Answer
A. Aldosterone
8.

What causes diabetes?
- A.
  
  Hypersecretion of insulin
- B.
  
  Hyposecretion of insulin
Correct Answer
B. Hyposecretion of insulin
9.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of which hormone?
- A.
  
  Thyroxine
- B.
  
  Glucagon
- C.
  
  Insulin
- D.
  
  Antidiuretic hormone
Correct Answer
D. Antidiuretic hormone
10.

Which hormone of the adrenal glands works in conjunction with the sympathetic nervous system?
- A.
  
  Noradrenaline
- B.
  
  Thyroxine
- C.
  
  Adrenaline
- D.
  
  Oestrogen
Correct Answer
C. Adrenaline
11.

Which endocrine gland is known as the master gland?
- A.
  
  Hypothalamus
- B.
  
  Pituitary
- C.
  
  Pineal
- D.
  
  Thymus
Correct Answer
B. Pituitary
12.

Which hormone raises calcium levels in the blood?
- A.
  
  Parathormone
- B.
  
  Calcitonin
- C.
  
  Adrenocorticotrophic
- D.
  
  Prolactin
Correct Answer
A. Parathormone
13.

Which hormone stimulates labour ?
- A.
  
  Prolactin
- B.
  
  Antidiuretic
- C.
  
  Oxytocin
- D.
  
  Lutenising
Correct Answer
C. Oxytocin
14.

Which gland has both endocrine and exocrine functions?
- A.
  
  Pituitary
- B.
  
  Pancreas
- C.
  
  Thyroid
- D.
  
  Gonads
Correct Answer
B. Pancreas
15.

Which gland makes melatonin?
- A.
  
  Thymus
- B.
  
  Pineal
- C.
  
  Thyroid
- D.
  
  Adrenals
Correct Answer
B. Pineal
16.

Which hormone allows for the maturation of the ovarian follicles or sperm production?
- A.
  
  Follicle stimulating
- B.
  
  Lutenising
- C.
  
  Lactogenic
Correct Answer
A. Follicle stimulating
17.

Which endocrine gland is wrapped around the trachea, below then larynx?
- A.
  
  Pituitary
- B.
  
  Thymus
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Thyroid
Correct Answer
D. Thyroid
18.

Seasonal affective disorder is a pathology of which gland?
- A.
  
  Pituitary
- B.
  
  Pineal
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Thyroid
Correct Answer
B. Pineal
19.

Which hormone of the adrenal gland targets circulation, contracts blood vessels and raises blood pressure?
- A.
  
  Aldosterone
- B.
  
  Cortisol
- C.
  
  Nor-adrenaline
- D.
  
  Adrenaline
Correct Answer
C. Nor-adrenaline
20.

In which gland are the islets of langerhans found?
- A.
  
  Pituitary
- B.
  
  Thyroid
- C.
  
  Adrenal
- D.
  
  Pancreas
Correct Answer
D. Pancreas
21.

Which hormone decreases urine production?
- A.
  
  Antidiuretic
- B.
  
  Prolactin
- C.
  
  Human growth
- D.
  
  Adrenocorticotrophic
Correct Answer
A. Antidiuretic
22.

Which gland is found deep in the centre, towards the back of the brain?
- A.
  
  Hypothalamus
- B.
  
  Pituitary
- C.
  
  Pineal
- D.
  
  Parathyroid
Correct Answer
C. Pineal
23.

Which pathology results in brown pigmentation around joints and low blood pressure?
- A.
  
  Cushings syndrome
- B.
  
  Addisons disease
- C.
  
  Hyperthyroidism
- D.
  
  Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer
B. Addisons disease
24.

A pathology in which endocrine gland can result in a goitre?
- A.
  
  Parathyroid
- B.
  
  Thyroid
- C.
  
  Pituitary
- D.
  
  Thymus
Correct Answer
B. Thyroid
25.

Which hormone of the adrenal gland targets the liver and is also involved in the body's response to stress?
- A.
  
  Aldosterone
- B.
  
  Cortisol
- C.
  
  Adrenaline
Correct Answer
B. Cortisol
26.

In this disorder of the thyroid gland, metabolism slows down, weight gain occurs and fatigue is also a symptom.
- A.
  
  Hypersecretion
- B.
  
  Hyposecretion
Correct Answer
B. Hyposecretion
27.

Hypersecretion of corticosteroid hormones causes which pathology?
- A.
  
  Addison's disease
- B.
  
  Cushing's syndrome
- C.
  
  Diabetes insipidus
- D.
  
  Hyperthyroidism
Correct Answer
B. Cushing's syndrome
28.

Beta cells within the islets of langerhans produce insulin
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
29.

The human growth hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It is the anterior part.

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30.

The parathyroid is embedded into the thymus gland.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The answer is the thyroid gland.

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31.

Insulin prepares the body for flight or fight
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Adrenaline has this function.

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32.

Insulin lowers blood sugar levels.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Endrocrine System

Where do endocrine glands release hormones into?

Which gland only has a function in childhood

Which gland controls out body clock?

In which endocrine gland is the hormone calcitonin produced?

Is the antidiuretic hormone found in the .....

Which hormone raises blood sugar levels in the pancreas?

Which hormone of the adrenal glands regulates water and salt balance?

What causes diabetes?

Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of which hormone?

Which hormone of the adrenal glands works in conjunction with the sympathetic nervous system?

Which endocrine gland is known as the master gland?

Which hormone raises calcium levels in the blood?

Which hormone stimulates labour ?

Which gland has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Which gland makes melatonin?

Which hormone allows for the maturation of the ovarian follicles or sperm production?

Which endocrine gland is wrapped around the trachea, below then larynx?

Seasonal affective disorder is a pathology of which gland?

Which hormone of the adrenal gland targets circulation, contracts blood vessels and raises blood pressure?

In which gland are the islets of langerhans found?

Which hormone decreases urine production?

Which gland is found deep in the centre, towards the back of the brain?

Which pathology results in brown pigmentation around joints and low blood pressure?

A pathology in which endocrine gland can result in a goitre?

Which hormone of the adrenal gland targets the liver and is also involved in the body's response to stress?

In this disorder of the thyroid gland, metabolism slows down, weight gain occurs and fatigue is also a symptom.

Hypersecretion of corticosteroid hormones causes which pathology?

Beta cells within the islets of langerhans produce insulin

The human growth hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland.

The parathyroid is embedded into the thymus gland.

Insulin prepares the body for flight or fight

Insulin lowers blood sugar levels.