B7: Endocrine System

Question 1

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

Answer 1

To regulate various bodily functions through hormones.

Question 2

Which gland is known as the ‘master gland’?

Answer 2

The pituitary gland.

Question 3

True or False: The endocrine system uses hormones to communicate between organs.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The pancreas releases __________ to regulate blood sugar levels.

Answer 4

insulin.

Question 5

What hormone is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress?

Answer 5

Adrenaline.

Question 6

Which gland is responsible for regulating metabolism?

Answer 6

The thyroid gland.

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for the fight or flight response? A) Insulin B) Adrenaline C) Estrogen

Answer 7

B) Adrenaline.

Question 8

True or False: The ovaries produce testosterone.

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

What is the function of the thymus gland?

Answer 9

To produce hormones that are important for immune function.

Question 10

Multiple choice: Which of the following glands is not part of the endocrine system? A) Thyroid B) Liver C) Adrenal

Answer 10

B) Liver.

Question 11

What type of hormone is cortisol?

Answer 11

A steroid hormone.

Question 12

True or False: Hormones can affect only specific target cells.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the production of sperm and testosterone in males.

Answer 13

testes.

Question 14

What is the primary hormone produced by the thyroid gland?

Answer 14

Thyroxine (T4).

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which hormone lowers blood calcium levels? A) Parathyroid hormone B) Calcitonin C) Insulin

Answer 15

B) Calcitonin.

Question 16

What is the role of the adrenal cortex?

Answer 16

To produce steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.

Question 17

True or False: The endocrine system acts faster than the nervous system.

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The __________ gland is involved in the regulation of blood pressure and fluid balance.

Answer 18

adrenal.

Question 19

What is the primary function of insulin?

Answer 19

To lower blood glucose levels.

Question 20

Multiple choice: What type of feedback mechanism is most common in the endocrine system? A) Positive B) Negative

Answer 20

B) Negative.

Question 21

What hormone is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?

Answer 21

Estrogen.

Question 22

True or False: The endocrine system can influence growth and development.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a gland that produces both hormones and digestive enzymes.

Answer 23

pancreas.

Question 24

What is the effect of glucagon?

Answer 24

To raise blood glucose levels.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a function of hormones? A) Growth regulation B) Immune response C) Digestion of food

Answer 25

C) Digestion of food.

Question 26

What gland is located at the base of the brain and controls other endocrine glands?

Answer 26

The pituitary gland.

Question 27

True or False: Hormones can be proteins, steroids, or amines.

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The __________ gland regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Answer 28

parathyroid.

Question 29

What is the main hormone released during the stress response?

Answer 29

Adrenaline.

Question 30

Multiple choice: Which gland is responsible for the production of adrenaline? A) Thyroid B) Adrenal C) Pituitary

Answer 30

B) Adrenal.