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Question 1

What is the primary function of hormones in the body?

Answer 1

To act as chemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes.

Question 2

True or False: Hormones are produced by glands in the endocrine system.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The _______ gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ because it regulates other endocrine glands.

Answer 3

pituitary

Question 4

What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

Answer 4

Insulin

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland? A) Thyroid B) Pancreas C) Skin D) Adrenal

Answer 5

C) Skin

Question 6

What hormone is released in response to stress?

Answer 6

Cortisol

Question 7

True or False: Hormones can only have effects on the organ that produces them.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the role of adrenaline in the body?

Answer 8

To prepare the body for ‘fight or flight’ response.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _______ hormone stimulates growth and cell reproduction.

Answer 9

growth

Question 10

What is the main function of the thyroid hormone?

Answer 10

To regulate metabolism.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which gland produces adrenaline? A) Thyroid B) Adrenal C) Pituitary D) Pancreas

Answer 11

B) Adrenal

Question 12

What hormone is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 12

Estrogen

Question 13

True or False: Hormones are released into the bloodstream.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The _______ regulates the body’s circadian rhythms through the secretion of melatonin.

Answer 14

pineal gland

Question 15

What is the primary effect of glucagon in the body?

Answer 15

To increase blood glucose levels.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is associated with the fight or flight response? A) Insulin B) Adrenaline C) Estrogen D) Testosterone

Answer 16

B) Adrenaline

Question 17

What is the function of the hormone oxytocin?

Answer 17

To stimulate uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

Question 18

True or False: Hormonal responses are typically slower than nervous responses.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The _______ produces insulin.

Answer 19

pancreas

Question 20

What is the role of the hypothalamus in hormonal coordination?

Answer 20

To link the nervous system to the endocrine system and regulate the pituitary gland.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is released by the pancreas? A) Adrenaline B) Insulin C) Cortisol D) Thyroxine

Answer 21

B) Insulin

Question 22

What is the effect of parathyroid hormone?

Answer 22

To increase blood calcium levels.

Question 23

True or False: Testosterone is primarily produced in the ovaries.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for regulating water balance in the body through the secretion of ADH.

Answer 24

posterior pituitary

Question 25

What is the primary function of progesterone?

Answer 25

To prepare the uterus for pregnancy.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in the stress response? A) Insulin B) Glucagon C) Cortisol D) Estrogen

Answer 26

C) Cortisol

Question 27

What type of feedback mechanism is commonly involved in hormonal regulation?

Answer 27

Negative feedback