Quiz On Endocrine Glands And Hormones Functions

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The endocrine glands are tasked with production and dispersal of hormones throughout the body. The hormones secreted help the body in growth, sleep, moods and sexual functions. What else do you know about the endocrine glands its functions and the hormones? Give the quiz below and know just how much.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    Which hormones are secreted from the anterior pituitary gland?
    • A. 

      FSH

    • B. 

      LH

    • C. 

      TSH

    • D. 

      GH

    • E. 

      ACTH

    • F. 

      PRL

    • G. 

      OT

    • H. 

      ADH

    • I. 

      Insulin

  • 2. 
    What nerve connects the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland
    • A. 

      None

    • B. 

      Cranial nerve

    • C. 

      Infundibulum

    • D. 

      Motor Neuron

  • 3. 
    Increased heart rate, dilated bronchioles, and increased sweat secretion are a part of what system?
    • A. 

      Endocrine

    • B. 

      Cardiovascular

    • C. 

      Parasympathetic

    • D. 

      Sympathetic

  • 4. 
    Osmoreceptors are located in the....
  • 5. 
    Haemorrhage is an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 6. 
    What is the negative feed back of this loop?
  • 7. 
    Hormones may:
    • A. 

      Change shape or structure of enzymes

    • B. 

      Change rate of production of an enzyme or structural protein

    • C. 

      Activate certain genes in the nuclues

    • D. 

      Change rate of cellular respiration

    • E. 

      Cause cells to explode

    • F. 

      Eat ass lol

  • 8. 
    A suitable (autonomic) response for a low body temperature is...
    • A. 

      Vasoconstriction and shivering

    • B. 

      Vasodilation and sweating

    • C. 

      Increasing heart rate

    • D. 

      Making a fire and wrapping yourself with a blanket

  • 9. 
    What is the stimulus for thirst and water reabsorption
    • A. 

      Dry mouth

    • B. 

      Conscious thought

    • C. 

      Increased osmotic pressure

    • D. 

      Too much urine in bladder

  • 10. 
    What receptor detects blood pressure?
    • A. 

      Osmoreceptors

    • B. 

      Hypothalamus

    • C. 

      Pressure sensors

    • D. 

      Barorecptors

  • 11. 
    Any hormone can bond to any receptor
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

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