Pathophysiology_Endocrine Quiz
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Insulin causes
A. a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose
B. a decrease in the permeability of cell membranes to glucose
C. an increase in the production of glucose from glycogen
D. a release of adrenaline into the body
The “master gland” of the endocrine system, a gland that controls many body activities.
A. hormone
B. pituitary gland
C. hypothalamus
D. adrenal gland
What hormone is responsible for the “fight or flight” response?
A. Testosterone
B. Cortisol
C. Adrenaline
D. Parathyroid Hormone
epinephrine is also known as
A. vasopressin
B. pitocin
C. adrenalin
D. growth hormone
The process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.
A. Positive Feedback
B. Negative Feedback
C. Homeostasis
D. Targeted Cells
Aldosterone acts on which organ to help increase blood pressure?
A. pancreas
B. intestines
C. kidneys
D. heart
The Adrenal gland secretes the following except:
A. cortisol
B. ADH
C. epinephrine
D. aldosterone
epinephrine will do all of the following EXCEPT
A. increase heart rate
B. decrease urination
C. increase digestion
D. increase breathing rate
Reverses the effects of the stimulus
A. Hypothalmus
B. Postive feedback loop
C. Pituitary Gland
D. Negative feedback loop
What does the endocrine system do?
A. Responsible for digestion
B. Regulate bone growth
C. Release homrones into the blooodstream
D. Maintains immmun system
Where are the adrenal glands located?
A. Bottom of the kidneys
B. In front of the kidneys
C. On top of the kidneys
D. Lower abdomen
The adrenal cortex is
A. the outside portion of the gland
B. the inside portion of the gland
Which gland secretes insulin?
A. Pancreas
B. Ovaries
C. Pituitary
D. Thymus
What is the endocrine system?
A. senses the hormone levels in the blood
B. controls all other endocrine glands
C. A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
D. decreases bone calcium levels
Which of the following is NOT a function of cortisol type hormones?
A. increase blood pressure
B. increase metabolism
C. decrease digestion activity
D. increase ovulation
