Endocrine system by admin_massage2 | Jan 9, 2022 | 0 comments Welcome to your Endocrine system 1. What is the function of insulin and glucogen? Deselect Answer Regulates water absorption Regulates salts in the body Maintains calcium levels in the body Regulates blood sugar levels 2. The thymus is located? Deselect Answer Either side of the neck In the thorax Centre of the brain Base of the brain 3. Hyposecretion of thyroxin causes? Deselect Answer Sweating Fatigue Amenorrhoea Cretinism 4. Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids causes? Deselect Answer Addison's Disease Cushings syndrome Graves disease Diabetes insipidus 5. Which one of the following is not contained in the menstrual flow? Deselect Answer The cells lining the uterus Blood from broken capillaries in the endometrium The unfertilised ovum The corpus luteum 6. Hyposecretion can be defined as? Deselect Answer Where only 1 hormone is secreted Over production of a hormone Where 2 or more hormones are produced Under production of a hormone 7. Where are the ovaries located? Deselect Answer Between duodenum and spleen Above the uterus Either side of the uterus Below the uterus 8. Which hormone controls the thyroid gland? Deselect Answer Parathormone Thyrotrophin Luteinising hormone Insulin 9. Where is the pineal body located? Deselect Answer Centre of the brain Behind the scrotum Either side of the neck In the thorax 10. What is the function of calcitonin? Deselect Answer Controls body rhythms Maintains calcium and phosphorus balance Sexual development Helps glucose enter cells 11. Which of the following is a function of oxytocin? Deselect Answer Contracts muscles of uterus to begin childbirth Ovulation Hair growth Regulates blood sugar levels 12. Which hormone controls the adrenal cortex? Deselect Answer Prolactin Adrenaline Thyrotrophin Adrenocorticotrophin 13. Hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids causes? Deselect Answer Muscle atrophy High blood pressure Cusings syndrome Addison's disease 14. Which stage of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur? Deselect Answer Secretory phase Proliferative phase Menstrual cycle Menopause 15. Hypersecretion of testosterone in women causes? Deselect Answer Addisons disease Breast growth Cushings syndrome Amenorrhoea 16. The third phase of the menstrual cycle is known as? Deselect Answer Proliferative phase Secretory phase Climacteric phase Menstrual phase 17. Which part of the nervous system does the adrenal medulla support? Deselect Answer Sympathetic nervous system Peripheral nervous system Parasympathetic nervous system Central nervous system 18. An endocrine gland? Deselect Answer A hormone A ductless gland which produces hormones A ductless gland Is a chemical messenger 19. What is the function of glucocorticoids? Deselect Answer Responsible for male sex hormones Regulates blood sugar levels Maintains basic metabolic rate Metabolises carbohydrates, fats and proteins 20. Which hormone is responsible for the production of milk during lactation? Deselect Answer Human growth hormone Lactogenic hormone Follicle stimulating hormone Thyroxin 21. Which hormone is produced by the pineal body? Deselect Answer Melatonin Glucogen Parathormone Adrenaline 22. Hypersecretion can be defined as? Deselect Answer Too much of a hormone is produced A balance of hormones are produced Not enough of a hormone is produced No hormones are produced 23. Which one of the following is a function of melatonin? Deselect Answer Maintains BMR Sexual development Controls body rhythms Stimulates tissue metabolism 24. Which hormone does the adrenal medulla secrete? Deselect Answer Insulin Glucocorticoids Adrenaline Testosterone 25. Which one of the following is a function of adrenaline? Deselect Answer Activates vitamin D Constricts blood vessels to increase blood pressure Hair growth Responsible for male sexual characteristics 26. What is the function of HGH? Deselect Answer Regulates height and growth Stimulates production of melanin Controls body rhythms Produces milk during lactation 27. Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone causes? Deselect Answer Addison's disease Diabetes insipidus Muscular atrophy High blood pressure 28. Where are the pituitary glands located? Deselect Answer Either side of the uterus Either side of the neck Base of the brain On top of the kidneys 29. A hormone is a? Deselect Answer Chemical enzyme Chemical messenger Chemical catalyst Chemical reaction 30. 4. Menstruation stops in one of the following instances? Deselect Answer Cushing's syndrome Addison's syndrome Amenorrhea Polycystic ovarian syndrome Please fill in the comment box below. Time is Up! Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
