Quiz: Take The Trivia Quiz On Endocrine Glands And Hormone Functions

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Quiz: Take The Trivia Quiz On Endocrine Glands And Hormone Functions

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1.

Promotes protein anabolism (growth, tissue repair) and lipid mobilization and catabolism. Stimulates the growth of all tissues in the body, including bones.
- A.
  
  Growth hormone (GH) or Somatotropin
- B.
  
  Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) or thyrotropin
- C.
  
  Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- D.
  
  Gonadotropic hormones (FSH & LH)
2.

Stimulates synthesis and release of thyroid hormones, growth and function of thyroid gland.
- A.
  
  Oxytocin
- B.
  
  Thyroxine
- C.
  
  Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
- D.
  
  Calcitonin
3.

Foster growth of adrenal cortex. Stimulates secretion of corticosteroids.
- A.
  
  Gonadotropic hormones
- B.
  
  Epinephrine
- C.
  
  Thyroxine
- D.
  
  Adrenocorticotropic hormones (ACTH)
4.

Stimulates sex hormone secretion, reproductive organ growth, reproductive processes.
- A.
  
  Calcitonin
- B.
  
  Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- C.
  
  Gonadotropic hormones (FSH & LH)
- D.
  
  Oxytocin
5.

Increases melanin production in melanocytes to make skin darker.
- A.
  
  Melanocyte- Stimulating hormone (MSH)
- B.
  
  Prolactin
- C.
  
  Oxytocin
- D.
  
  Growth hormone (GH)
6.

Stimulates milk production in lactating women. Increases responses of follicles to Lutenizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH). Also stimulates testicular formation in men.
- A.
  
  Prolactin
- B.
  
  Oxytocin
- C.
  
  Corticosteroids
- D.
  
  Thyroxine
7.

Promotes re-absorption of water, and causes vasoconstriction.
- A.
  
  Thyroxine
- B.
  
  Progesterone
- C.
  
  Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
- D.
  
  Calcitonin
8.

This is known as a pre-cursor to T3
- A.
  
  Thyroxine (T4)
- B.
  
  Calcitonin
- C.
  
  Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- D.
  
  Melatonin
9.

Regulates calcium and phosphorus blood levels. It also decreases serum calcium levels.
- A.
  
  Estrogen
- B.
  
  Testosterone
- C.
  
  Calcitonin
- D.
  
  Prolactin
10.

Regulates calcium and phosphorus blood levels. Promotes bone demineralization and increases intestinal absorption of calcium, therefore, INCREASING the serum levels of calcium.
- A.
  
  Thyroxine (T4)
- B.
  
  Calcitonin
- C.
  
  Parathyroid hormone (PTH) AKA parathormone
- D.
  
  Triiodothyronine (T3)
11.

Regulates metabolic rate of all cells and processes of cell growth and tissue differentiation.
- A.
  
  Triiodothyronine (T3)
- B.
  
  Thyroxine (T4)
- C.
  
  Oxytocin
- D.
  
  Growth hormone (GH)
12.

Increases in response to stress. Enhances and prolongs effects of sympathetic nervous system.
- A.
  
  Insulin
- B.
  
  Amylin
- C.
  
  Epinephrine (adrenaline) or Norepineprhine (noradrenaline)
- D.
  
  Androgens
13.

Promotes metabolism. Increased in response to stress and acts as an anti-inflammatory.
- A.
  
  Corticosteroids
- B.
  
  Androgrens
- C.
  
  Epinephrine (adrenaline) or Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
- D.
  
  Mineralocorticoids
14.

Promotes growth spurt in adolescence, secondary sex characteristics, and libido in both sexes.
- A.
  
  Aldosterone
- B.
  
  Thyroxine (T3)
- C.
  
  Prolactin
- D.
  
  Androgens (DHEA, Androsterone, estradiol)
15.

Regulates sodium and potassium balance and thus water balance.
- A.
  
  Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
- B.
  
  Somatotropin
- C.
  
  Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone)
- D.
  
  Androgens ( DHEA, Androsterone, Estradiol)
16.

Promotes the movement of glucose out of the blood and into cells
- A.
  
  Insulin
- B.
  
  Amylin
- C.
  
  Glucagon
- D.
  
  Pancreatic polypeptides
17.

Decreases gastric motility, glucagon secretion, and endogenous glucose release from the liver. Increases satiety (the feeling of fullness)
- A.
  
  Amylin
- B.
  
  Glucagon
- C.
  
  Insulin
- D.
  
  Melanin
18.

Stimulates glycogenolysis (break down of glycogen) and gluconeogenesis (making new glucose).
- A.
  
  Insulin
- B.
  
  Amylin
- C.
  
  Oxytocin
- D.
  
  Glucagon
19.

Inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion
- A.
  
  Amylin
- B.
  
  Somatostatin
- C.
  
  Pancreatic polypetide
- D.
  
  Estrogen
20.

Influences regulation of pancreatic exocrine function and metabolism of absorbed nutrients
- A.
  
  Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- B.
  
  Thyroxine (T3)
- C.
  
  Pancreatic polypeptide
- D.
  
  Amylin
21.

Stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics, preparation of uterus for fertilization and fetal development. Also stimulates bone growth.
- A.
  
  Estrogen
- B.
  
  Progesterone
- C.
  
  Oxytocin
- D.
  
  Prolactin
22.

Stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics, spermatogenesis
- A.
  
  Estrogen
- B.
  
  Prolactin
- C.
  
  Testosterone
- D.
  
  Aldosterone
23.

Stimulates millk secretion, and promotes uterine contractility
- A.
  
  Oxytocin
- B.
  
  Prolactin
- C.
  
  Estrogen
- D.
  
  Testosterone
24.

Maintains lining of the uterus necessary for successful pregnancy.
- A.
  
  Oxytocin
- B.
  
  Estrogen
- C.
  
  Progesterone
- D.
  
  Prolactin

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Promotes protein anabolism (growth, tissue repair) and lipid mobilization and catabolism. Stimulates the growth of all tissues in the body, including bones.

Growth hormone (GH) or Somatotropin

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) or thyrotropin

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Gonadotropic hormones (FSH & LH)