Bio hormones

Question 2

What are hormones?

Answer 2

Chemical messengers that regulate various functions in the body.

Question 3

True or False: Hormones are produced by glands.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The _______ gland produces insulin.

Answer 4

pancreas

Question 5

What is the role of insulin?

Answer 5

To regulate blood sugar levels.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for the fight or flight response? A) Insulin B) Adrenaline C) Thyroxine

Answer 6

B) Adrenaline

Question 7

What hormone regulates metabolism?

Answer 7

Thyroxine

Question 8

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

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _______ gland produces growth hormone.

Answer 9

pituitary

Question 10

What is the function of estrogen?

Answer 10

To regulate female reproductive functions and secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in the water balance of the body? A) Cortisol B) Aldosterone C) Testosterone

Answer 11

B) Aldosterone

Question 12

What is the primary function of testosterone?

Answer 12

To regulate male reproductive functions and development of male characteristics.

Question 13

True or False: Hormones can have long-lasting effects.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The _______ gland releases cortisol in response to stress.

Answer 14

adrenal

Question 15

What hormone is released during childbirth?

Answer 15

Oxytocin

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle? A) Progesterone B) Testosterone C) Adrenaline

Answer 16

A) Progesterone

Question 17

What is the effect of glucagon?

Answer 17

To raise blood glucose levels.

Question 18

True or False: Hormones can be both proteins and steroids.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the master gland that controls other glands.

Answer 19

pituitary

Question 20

What is the role of adrenaline?

Answer 20

To prepare the body for rapid response to stress.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles? A) Melatonin B) Insulin C) Thyroxine

Answer 21

A) Melatonin

Question 22

What hormone helps in the absorption of calcium?

Answer 22

Calcitonin

Question 23

True or False: Hormones can only be produced in the endocrine system.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Fill in the blank: _______ is the hormone responsible for stimulating the production of milk.

Answer 24

Prolactin

Question 25

What is the primary role of parathyroid hormone?

Answer 25

To regulate calcium levels in the blood.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas? A) Estrogen B) Insulin C) Thyroxine

Answer 26

B) Insulin

Question 27

What is the effect of cortisol on the immune system?

Answer 27

It suppresses the immune response.

Question 28

True or False: Hormones can travel through the bloodstream to reach their target organs.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The _______ hormone regulates water absorption in the kidneys.

Answer 29

Antidiuretic

Question 30

What is the function of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

Answer 30

To trigger ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is produced in response to low blood sugar? A) Insulin B) Glucagon C) Adrenaline

Answer 31

B) Glucagon

Question 32

What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?

Answer 32

To prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy.

Question 33

True or False: Hormones can only be effective in high concentrations.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The _______ gland is responsible for the production of adrenaline.

Answer 34

adrenal