Bio hormones Flashcards
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers that regulate various functions in the body.
True or False: Hormones are produced by glands.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ gland produces insulin.
pancreas
What is the role of insulin?
To regulate blood sugar levels.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for the fight or flight response? A) Insulin B) Adrenaline C) Thyroxine
B) Adrenaline
What hormone regulates metabolism?
Thyroxine
True or False: Hormones can affect only specific target organs.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ gland produces growth hormone.
pituitary
What is the function of estrogen?
To regulate female reproductive functions and secondary sexual characteristics.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in the water balance of the body? A) Cortisol B) Aldosterone C) Testosterone
B) Aldosterone
What is the primary function of testosterone?
To regulate male reproductive functions and development of male characteristics.
True or False: Hormones can have long-lasting effects.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ gland releases cortisol in response to stress.
adrenal
What hormone is released during childbirth?
Oxytocin
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle? A) Progesterone B) Testosterone C) Adrenaline
A) Progesterone
What is the effect of glucagon?
To raise blood glucose levels.
True or False: Hormones can be both proteins and steroids.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the master gland that controls other glands.
pituitary
What is the role of adrenaline?
To prepare the body for rapid response to stress.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles? A) Melatonin B) Insulin C) Thyroxine
A) Melatonin
What hormone helps in the absorption of calcium?
Calcitonin
True or False: Hormones can only be produced in the endocrine system.
False
Fill in the blank: _______ is the hormone responsible for stimulating the production of milk.
Prolactin
What is the primary role of parathyroid hormone?
To regulate calcium levels in the blood.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas? A) Estrogen B) Insulin C) Thyroxine
B) Insulin
What is the effect of cortisol on the immune system?
It suppresses the immune response.
True or False: Hormones can travel through the bloodstream to reach their target organs.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ hormone regulates water absorption in the kidneys.
Antidiuretic
What is the function of luteinizing hormone (LH)?
To trigger ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is produced in response to low blood sugar? A) Insulin B) Glucagon C) Adrenaline
B) Glucagon
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
To prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy.
True or False: Hormones can only be effective in high concentrations.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ gland is responsible for the production of adrenaline.
adrenal
