Endocrine AI Flashcards
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To regulate various bodily functions through hormones.
True or False: The endocrine system uses hormones to communicate between organs.
True
What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism?
Thyroxine
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland.’
pituitary
Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands?
Cortisol
What is the role of insulin in the body?
To lower blood sugar levels.
True or False: The endocrine system is faster than the nervous system in terms of response time.
False
What type of feedback mechanism is commonly used in the endocrine system?
Negative feedback
Which gland regulates the sleep-wake cycle?
Pineal gland
What is the main hormone secreted by the thyroid gland?
Thyroxine (T4)
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is associated with the fight-or-flight response? A) Insulin B) Adrenaline C) Estrogen
B) Adrenaline
What condition is caused by an excess of growth hormone in adulthood?
Acromegaly
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland is responsible for producing testosterone.
testes
True or False: Hormones can only affect the organs that produce them.
False
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?
To regulate blood sugar levels.
Which hormone is released during stress?
Cortisol
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
To link the nervous system to the endocrine system and regulate hormone secretion.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood? A) Calcitonin B) Parathyroid hormone C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What is the effect of oxytocin in the body?
It stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism and calcium levels.
thyroid
What are steroid hormones derived from?
Cholesterol
True or False: Endocrine glands are ductless glands.
True
What type of hormones are amino acid-derived?
Peptide hormones
Which hormone is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
Estrogen
What is the role of the adrenal cortex?
To produce steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle? A) Melatonin B) Serotonin C) Dopamine
A) Melatonin
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland secretes hormones that regulate the body’s stress response.
adrenal
What is the primary function of glucagon?
To increase blood sugar levels.
True or False: The endocrine system does not play a role in growth and development.
False
What is the main hormone produced by the ovaries?
Estrogen
Which gland is involved in the regulation of the immune response?
Thymus
What is the process called when hormones are secreted into the bloodstream?
Endocrine signaling
