1. Which one of the following hormones decreases blood glucose levels?
glycogen
Insulin
glucagon
cortisol
Antidiuretic hormone is produced by the
hypothalamus
adrenals
anterior pituitary
kidneys
1. Which one of the following hormones directly increases blood glucose levels?
thyroid hormones
parathyroid hormone
insulin
1. Which one of the following causes the thyroid gland to synthesise and release thyroid hormones?
thyroglobulin
thyrotropin releasing hormone
thyroid stimulating hormone
1. Which one of the following statements about aldosterone is true?
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
1. Which of the following does not produce a hormone?
posterior pituitary
adrenal cortex
1. What structure acts as the interface between the endocrine system and the nervous system in the maintenance of homeostasis?
cerebral cortexl
1. 'Communication' is vital for homeostasis. Identify the two major 'communication' systems involved in the maintenance of homeostasis. .
endocrine system and cardiovascular system
endocrine system and circulatory system
nervous system and circulatory system
nervous system and endocrine system
The major endocrine glands are the;
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
Identify the correct statement
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
