Endocrine System Quiz
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Which one is NOT the effect of the release of adrenaline on the heart rate, glucose concentration and pupil
A. pupil dilates
B. glucose concentration increased
C. glucose concentration decreased
D. heart rate increased
Which of the following hormones opposes the action of parathyroid hormone?
A. Thyroid stimulating hormone
B. Testosterone
C. Insulin
D. Calcitonin
It is the outermost layer whose cells are arranged in little columns. Secretes mineralcorticoids, with aldosterone being the main hormone secreted.
A. Zona Glomerulosa
B. Zona Fasciculata
C. Zona Reticularis
Composed of a head, body, and tail. Have both endocrine and exocrine functions.
A. Pancreas
B. Pangreas
C. Pancake
D. Pancrease
Insulin and glucagon;
A. Are secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans
B. Elevate blood glucose
C. Are secreted in response to declining plasma levels of glucose
D. Are secreted by the pancreas and are concerned with the regulation of blood glucose
Also called Neurohypophysis
A. Anterior Pituitary
B. Posterior Pituitary
Produces Thyroxine (T4) or tetraiodothyronine and triiodothyronine (T3)
A. Thyroglobulin
B. Posterior Pituitary
C. Adrenal Cortex
D. Adrenal Medulla
Synthesize thyroglobulin, a thyroid hormone precursor stored in colloid.
A. Follicle Cells
B. Hollicle Cells
C. Bollicle Cells
D. Dollicle Cells
A word that describes the normal, balanced, steady way your body works:
A. Hormones
B. Glands
C. Homeostasis
D. Melatonin
a.Hormones transmission is in the ________ to all parts of the body. Only target organs respond.
b.Nervous system transmission is by________ and travels to specific parts of the body.
A. a.kidney
b.synapsis
B. a.blood
b.neurones
C. a.glands
b.neurones
D. a.target organs
b.synapsis
Which hormone reduces blood glucose level and promotes the conversion of excess glucose to glycogen 糖原?
A. Thyroxine
B. Insulin
C. Glucagon
D. Adrenaline
Was called the master gland; also called hypophysis and is composed of the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary.
A. Hypothalamus
B. Pituitary Gland
C. Thyroid Gland
D. Pancreas
Plays a role in immune function and is located anterior to the heart. This gland is much larger in babies and children and regresses in size as a person ages.
A. Thymus
B. Hypothalamus
C. Thyroid
D. Thalamus
Has two lobes with a connecting isthmus and lies on both sides of the trachea near the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple) of the larynx.
A. Thyroid Gland
B. Pituitary Gland
C. Pineal Gland
D. Adrenal Gland
Produced by neurons; secreted into a synaptic cleft by presynaptic nerve terminals; travels short distances; influences postsynaptic cells.
A. Autocrine
B. Paracrine
C. Neurotransmitter
D. Endocrine
Means within
A. Endo-
B. Epi-
C. Hypo-
Function of pituitary gland:
A. produces the highest number of different hormones
B. senses the hormone levels in the blood
C. increase bone calcium levels
D. decrease blood calcium
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hormones?
A. Transported in blood flow
B. Produces slow and prolonged response
C. The duration of effect is short
D. Only affect specific target cells
Progesterone 孕酮 is secreted by
A. Testis 睾丸
B. Pancreas 胰腺
C. Ovary 卵巢
D. The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland 脑垂体前叶
Function of adrenal glands:
A. produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
B. control female characteristics and menstrual cycle
C. control male characteristics and sperm production
D. help prepare the body for stress
The photo shows the shortest and the tallest man in the world. The difference in height is mainly caused by the abnormality of ___________ secretion.
A. Thyroxine
B. Adrenaline
C. Insulin
D. Growth Hormone (GH)
Embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland are typically four small and round.
A. Parathyroid Glands
B. Thyroid Gland
A diabetes mellitus patient has a high blood sugar level. A possible reason of diabetes mellitus 糖尿病 is
A. Insufficient secretion of insulin
B. Insufficient secretion of glucagon
C. Excessive secretion of insulin
D. Excessive secretion of glucagon
An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :
A. chemical
B. gland
C. hormone
D. duct
The innermost layer and has the branching cords.
A. Zona Glomerulosa
B. Zona Fasciculata
C. Zona Reticularis
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