Endocrine System 1^HSB

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1. Which hormone is secreted by Pancreas?

a. Insulin
b. Estrogen
c. Adrenaline
d. Thyroxine

2. Which of the following hormones plays a major role in the growth of humans?

a. Glucagon
b. Insulin
c. Adrenaline
d. Thyroxine

3. Which gland is known as the "master gland" of the endocrine system?

a. Pancreas
b. Adrenal gland
c. Pituitary gland
d. Thyroid gland

4. Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body?

a. Adrenaline
b. Insulin
c. Glycogen
d. Thyroxine

5. Which hormone is responsible for controlling the body's "fight or flight" response to stress?

a. Adrenaline
b. Glucagon
c. Insulin
d. Thyroxine

6. Which gland is responsible for secreting growth hormone, which promotes growth and cell reproduction in humans?

a. Pituitary gland
b. Pineal gland
c. Adrenal gland
d. Thyroid gland

7. Which of the following hormones is responsible for causing the liver to convert excess sugar to glycogen?

a. Antidiuretic hormone
b. Insulin
c. Glucagon
d. Adrenalin

8. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the endocrine and nervous systems?

a. They respond to stimuli.
b. They are both responsible for coordination and control of the body.
c. They both have specialized cells for transmitting and receiving information.
d. They both have the same response time for transmitting and receiving information.

9. Which of the following processes occurs when a person's blood glucose level is too high?

a. Fat is broken down to glucose.
b. The liver converts glucose to glycogen.
c. The pancreas secretes glycogen.
d. Glucose is absorbed by nerve cells.

10. Which of the following occurs when blood sugar levels rise above normal?

a. Insulin secretion is increased.
b. Adrenalin secretion is inhibited.
c. Adrenalin secretion is increased.
d. Insulin secretion is inhibited.

11. Where are the adrenal glands located?

a. In the throat.
b. In the brain.
c. Above the kidneys.
d. In the liver.

12. Where is the thyroid gland located?

a. In the brain.
b. Above the kidneys.
c. In the liver.
d. In the throat.