Week 6 - Endocrine Activity

Question 1

This hormone is produced by the adrenal
medulla.

Answer 1

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

Question 2

This hormone is produced by the
Thymus.

Answer 2

Thymosin

Question 3

This hormone is produced by the Pineal
gland

Answer 3

Melatonin

Question 4

This hormone is produced by the
anterior pituitary.

Answer 4

Growth hormone

Question 5

This hormone is produced by the
Thyroid gland.

Answer 5

Calcitonin

Question 6

This hormone is produced by the
Pancreas.

Answer 6

Glucagon

Question 7

This hormone is produced by the
posterior pituitary.

Answer 7

Oxytocin

Question 8

This hormone is produced by the adrenal
cortex.

Answer 8

Aldosterone

Question 9

Myxedema

Answer 9

Hyposecretion of Thyroid
Hormone

Question 10

Endemic Goiter

Answer 10

Insufficient Thyroid Hormone,
lack of iodine

Question 11

Simmond’s Disease

Answer 11

Low Growth Hormone

Question 12

Acromegaly

Answer 12

Excessive Growth Hormone

Question 13

Gigantism

Answer 13

Excessive Growth Hormone

Question 14

Diabetes Insipidus

Answer 14

Insufficient Antidiuretic
Hormone

Question 15

Pituitary Dwarfism

Answer 15

Low Growth Hormone

Question 16

Cushing’s Disease

Answer 16

Hypersecretion of Cortisol

Question 17

Grave’s Disease

Answer 17

Excessive Thyroid Hormone

Question 18

Addison’s Disease

Answer 18

Hyposecretion of Cortisol

Question 19

Cretinism

Answer 19

Hyposecretion of Thyroid
Hormone

Question 20

Buildup of fluid in the face, lethargy, low
body temperature and leathery skin.

Answer 20

Myxedema

Question 21

Insufficient growth hormone during
childhood - when epiphyseal plates are
open.

Answer 21

Pituitary dwarfism

Question 22

Production of large volumes of urine,
severe thirst and dehydration.

Answer 22

Diabetes insipidus

Question 23

Tetany, respiratory paralysis and death
can result.

Answer 23

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 24

Due to lack of iodine in the diet, one
hormone is unable to be built leading to
enlargement of the gland.

Answer 24

Endemic goiter

Question 25

Excess growth hormone during adulthood - when epiphyseal plates are closed.

Answer 25

Acromegaly

Question 26

A form of dwarfism, associated with cognitive impairment, low body temperature and fat deposition.

Answer 26

Cretinism

Question 27

High metabolic rate, exopthalamia and weight loss.

Answer 27

Grave's disease

Question 28

Bones soften and deform, depression of the nervous system and associated with kidney stones.

Answer 28

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 29

Excess growth hormone during childhood - when epiphyseal plates are open.

Answer 29

Gigantism

Question 30

Insufficient growth hormone during adulthood - when epiphyseal plates are closed. Premature aging and body wasting.

Answer 30

Simmond's disease