Master the Endocrine System: Structure and Function Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

Stomach

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Pituitary gland

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Thyroid gland

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Pancreas

Question 2

Which type of hormone is insulin?

Accepted Answer

Peptide hormone

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Steroid hormone

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Amine hormone

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Eicosanoid

Question 3

Which process does NOT involve negative feedback in hormone regulation?

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Stimulation of smooth muscle contraction

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Regulation of blood sugar levels

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Regulation of body temperature

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Regulation of ACTH secretion

Question 4

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

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To control body temperature and hunger

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To regulate the activity of the adrenal glands

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To secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

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To store hormones for later release

Question 5

Which hormone is associated with the "fight or flight" response?

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Adrenaline

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Estrogen

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Thyroxine

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Progesterone

Question 6

Which organ or tissue is the primary target for the hormone prolactin?

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Mammary glands

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Liver

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Kidney

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Adrenal glands

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Cushing syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Rapid weight gain

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Frequent urination

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Fatigue and weakness

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Hypotension

Question 8

Which hormone is released by the alpha cells of the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Glucagon

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Insulin

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Somatostatin

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Chymotrypsin

Question 9

By which mechanism do hormones generally exert their effects on target cells?

Accepted Answer

Binding to cell surface receptors

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Directly binding to DNA

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Modifying cell surface proteins

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Altering intracellular ion concentrations

Question 10

How do carrier proteins contribute to the transport of hydrophobic hormones in the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Carrier proteins increase the water solubility of hydrophobic hormones, enabling their efficient transport in the blood.

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Carrier proteins bind to hydrophilic hormones, enhancing their lipid solubility for transport in the blood.

Question 11

Which of the following conditions is NOT primarily caused by an endocrine disorder?

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Acne

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Diabetes

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Hyperthyroidism

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Cushing's syndrome

Question 12

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Epinephrine

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Somatotropin

Question 13

Which gland secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which regulates water balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus

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Pituitary gland

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Adrenal gland

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Thyroid gland

Question 14

Which hormone stimulates growth and maturation of bones and cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Somatotropin

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Prolactin

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Thyroid hormone

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Parathyroid hormone

Question 15

Which endocrine glands are located near the kidneys and produce hormones that regulate electrolyte balance?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal glands

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Pancreas

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Thyroid gland

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Pineal gland

Question 16

Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, causing increased heart rate and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

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Cortisol

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Thyroid hormone

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Insulin

Question 17

Which hormones are involved in maintaining calcium homeostasis in the body?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin

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Thyroid hormone and epinephrine

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Insulin and glucagon

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Estrogen and progesterone

Question 18

Which hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid hormone

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Parathyroid hormone

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Epinephrine

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Estrogen

Question 19

Which hormone is released by the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of gonadotropins (FSH and LH) from the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Prolactin

Question 20

Which hormone is essential for the development and maintenance of male reproductive characteristics?

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Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Insulin

Question 21

Which hormone is the primary regulator of glucose metabolism, lowering blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

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Epinephrine

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Thyroid hormone

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Prolactin

Question 22

Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' due to its role in regulating the activity of other endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary gland

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Adrenal gland

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Thyroid gland

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Pancreas

Question 23

Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla during the body's stress response, causing increased heart rate and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

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Glucagon

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Insulin

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Cortisol

Question 24

Which sex hormone is primarily responsible for male reproductive development and function?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Luteinizing hormone

Question 25

Which gland secretes hormones involved in maintaining calcium and phosphate balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid gland

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Thyroid gland

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Adrenal gland

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Pancreas

Question 26

Which hormone regulates the body's sleep-wake cycle and is associated with melatonin production?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

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Cortisol

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Growth hormone

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Prolactin

Question 27

Which bone cell type is the primary target of parathyroid hormone, leading to increased bone resorption?

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Osteoclasts

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Osteoblasts

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Osteocytes

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Chondrocytes

Question 28

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the secretion of milk from the mammary glands during lactation?

Accepted Answer

Prolactin

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Oxytocin

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Luteinizing hormone

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Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 29

How do circadian rhythms influence hormone secretion? Provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Circadian rhythms regulate the release of hormones like cortisol, which is higher in the morning to prepare the body for the day.

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Circadian rhythms only affect hormones related to sleep and wakefulness.

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Hormone secretion is not affected by circadian rhythms.

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Circadian rhythms only influence hormone secretion in mammals.

Question 30

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood pressure, water balance, and electrolyte homeostasis?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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Insulin

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Epinephrine

Question 31

Which endocrine gland secretes hormones that primarily control growth, development, and metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary gland

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Pancreas

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Adrenal glands

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Thyroid gland

Question 32

Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by which gland?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

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Pituitary gland

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Thyroid gland

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Adrenal glands

Question 33

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering the body's "fight or flight" response?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

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Cortisol

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Aldosterone

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Testosterone

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

Stimulating muscle contraction

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Regulating metabolism

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Controlling reproductive processes

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Maintaining blood glucose levels

Question 35

The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that primarily regulates:

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Calcium levels

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Sodium levels

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Potassium levels

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Magnesium levels

Question 36

The hypothalamus communicates with the pituitary gland primarily through:

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Neural connections

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Hormonal messengers

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Paracrine signals

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Autocrine signals

Question 37

The primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland is:

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

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Cortisol

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Thyroxine

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Insulin

Question 38

Which hormone enables cells to absorb glucose, reducing blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

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Epinephrine

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Thyroxine

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Glucagon

Question 39

How does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) regulate water reabsorption in the kidneys, affecting urine volume and osmolality?

Accepted Answer

ADH increases water permeability in the collecting tubules, leading to increased water reabsorption, reduced urine volume, and increased urine osmolality.

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ADH decreases water reabsorption in the proximal tubules, leading to increased urine volume and decreased urine osmolality.

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ADH has no effect on water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Question 40

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

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Glucagon

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Epinephrine

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Somatotropin

Question 41

Which hormone stimulates the secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Angiotensin II

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Epinephrine

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Atrial natriuretic peptide

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Dopamine

Question 42

Which gland secretes hormones that play a crucial role in growth and maturation?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary gland

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Thyroid gland

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Parathyroid glands

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Adrenal glands

Question 43

Which hormone type shares structural similarities with proteins?

Accepted Answer

Peptides

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Steroids

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Eicosanoids

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Amine derivatives

Question 44

What process involves the binding of a hormone to a specific receptor on a target cell?

Accepted Answer

Signal transduction

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Endocytosis

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Exocytosis

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Feedback inhibition

Question 45

Which hormone is known as the 'stress hormone' and is released in response to stressful situations?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Thyroxine

Question 46

Which endocrine gland, located in the neck, secretes hormones that regulate metabolism and growth?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid gland

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Hypothalamus

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Thymus

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Adrenal gland

Question 47

Which hormone is involved in regulating the body's sleep-wake cycle?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

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Epinephrine

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Insulin

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Glucagon

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Testosterone

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Luteinizing hormone

Question 49

Which type of hormone is derived from fatty acids and plays a role in inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Eicosanoid

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Steroid

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Peptide

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Amine derivative

Question 50

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels, maintaining glucose homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

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Thyroxine

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Somatotropin

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Epinephrine

Question 51

Which gland secretes the hormone that stimulates growth, metabolism, and protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary gland

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Thyroid gland

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Adrenal gland

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Pancreas

Question 52

Which hormone is essential for normal growth, development, and maturation in children, stimulating protein synthesis and cell division?

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone

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Parathyroid hormone

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Prolactin

Question 53

Which gland produces the hormone responsible for regulating blood pressure, heart rate, and blood vessel diameter?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal gland

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Pancreas

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Parathyroid gland

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Thymus

Question 54

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle in females, influencing ovulation and uterine changes?

Accepted Answer

Gonadotropins

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Thyroid hormones

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Insulin

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Adrenaline

Question 55

Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland in response to physical and emotional stress, activating the "fight-or-flight" response?

Accepted Answer

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Growth hormone

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Prolactin

Question 56

Which gland secretes the hormone that regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism, maintaining bone health?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid gland

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Pancreas

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Thymus

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Adrenal gland

Question 57

Which hormone plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys, conserving water in the body?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Growth hormone

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Prolactin

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Gonadotropins

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

Regulate body temperature through direct mechanisms

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Control growth and development

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Maintain electrolyte balance

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Facilitate reproduction