Endocrine AI Flashcards

(32 cards)

1
Q

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

A

To regulate various bodily functions through hormones.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

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

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism?

A

Thyroxine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland.’

A

pituitary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands?

A

Cortisol

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the role of insulin in the body?

A

To lower blood sugar levels.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

True or False: The endocrine system is faster than the nervous system in terms of response time.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What type of feedback mechanism is commonly used in the endocrine system?

A

Negative feedback

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which gland regulates the sleep-wake cycle?

A

Pineal gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the main hormone secreted by the thyroid gland?

A

Thyroxine (T4)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

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

A

B) Adrenaline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What condition is caused by an excess of growth hormone in adulthood?

A

Acromegaly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ gland is responsible for producing testosterone.

A

testes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

True or False: Hormones can only affect the organs that produce them.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the primary function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

A

To regulate blood sugar levels.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Which hormone is released during stress?

17
Q

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

A

To link the nervous system to the endocrine system and regulate hormone secretion.

18
Q

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood? A) Calcitonin B) Parathyroid hormone C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

19
Q

What is the effect of oxytocin in the body?

A

It stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism and calcium levels.

21
Q

What are steroid hormones derived from?

22
Q

True or False: Endocrine glands are ductless glands.

23
Q

What type of hormones are amino acid-derived?

A

Peptide hormones

24
Q

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

25
What is the role of the adrenal cortex?
To produce steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
26
Multiple Choice: Which hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle? A) Melatonin B) Serotonin C) Dopamine
A) Melatonin
27
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland secretes hormones that regulate the body's stress response.
adrenal
28
What is the primary function of glucagon?
To increase blood sugar levels.
29
True or False: The endocrine system does not play a role in growth and development.
False
30
What is the main hormone produced by the ovaries?
Estrogen
31
Which gland is involved in the regulation of the immune response?
Thymus
32
What is the process called when hormones are secreted into the bloodstream?
Endocrine signaling