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Endocrine system

Question 1 of 10

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1. Which one of the following hormones decreases blood glucose levels?

Select one of the following:

  • glycogen

  • Insulin

  • glucagon

  • cortisol

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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Antidiuretic hormone is produced by the

Select one of the following:

  • hypothalamus

  • adrenals

  • anterior pituitary

  • kidneys

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

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1. Which one of the following hormones directly increases blood glucose levels?

Select one of the following:

  • thyroid hormones

  • parathyroid hormone

  • glucagon

  • insulin

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

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1. Which one of the following causes the thyroid gland to synthesise and release thyroid hormones?

Select one of the following:

  • thyroglobulin

  • parathyroid hormone

  • thyrotropin releasing hormone

  • thyroid stimulating hormone

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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1. Which one of the following statements about aldosterone is true?

Select one of the following:

  • aldosterone is secreted from the adrenal cortex

  • aldosterone is secreted from the juxtaglomerular apparatus

  • aldosterone is secreted from the adrenal medulla

  • aldosterone is secreted from the macula densa

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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1. Which of the following does not produce a hormone?

Select one of the following:

  • hypothalamus

  • anterior pituitary

  • posterior pituitary

  • adrenal cortex

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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1. What structure acts as the interface between the endocrine system and the nervous system in the maintenance of homeostasis?

Select one of the following:

  • anterior pituitary

  • posterior pituitary

  • hypothalamus

  • cerebral cortexl

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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1. 'Communication' is vital for homeostasis. Identify the two major 'communication' systems involved in the maintenance of homeostasis.
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Select one of the following:

  • endocrine system and cardiovascular system

  • endocrine system and circulatory system

  • nervous system and circulatory system

  • nervous system and endocrine system

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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The major endocrine glands are the;

Select one of the following:

  • anterior pituitary, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and ovaries

  • posterior pituitary, thyroid gland, cerebellum, pancreas, adrenal gland and ovaries

  • pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and gonads

  • pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and testes

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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Identify the correct statement

Select one of the following:

  • hormones are chemical messengers and only respond to cells with the correct receptor.

  • hormones are chemical messengers and only cells with the correct receptors respond

  • hormones are electrical signals and only respond to cells with the correct receptor.

  • hormones are electrical signals and only cells with the correct receptors respond

Explanation

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