Endocrine System

Question 0

Function of growth hormone

Answer 0

Stimulates growth and metabolism

Question 1

Function of epinephrine

Answer 1

Increases heart rate, blood, sugar, and is responsible for fight or flight response

Question 2

Function of calcitonin

Answer 2

Lowers blood calcium level

Question 3

Function of melatonin

Answer 3

Involved in biological rhythms

Question 4

Function of oxytocin

Answer 4

Stimulates contraction of uterus and mammary gland cells

Question 5

Function of androgen

Answer 5

Promote Development of male sex characteristics

Question 6

Function of thyroxin

Answer 6

Stimulates and maintains metabolic processes

Question 7

Function of anti diuretic hormone

Answer 7

Promotes retention of water by kidneys

Question 8

Function of insulin

Answer 8

Lowers blood glucose level

Question 9

Function of glucagon

Answer 9

Raises blood glucose level

Question 10

Function of the parathyroid

Answer 10

regulate calcium levels and have no effect on metabolism

Question 11

Function of the thyroid

Answer 11

Make, store, and release thyroid hormones into your blood

Question 12

Function of the adrenal gland

Answer 12

Regulate metabolism and help control blood pressure

Question 13

Function of the pineal gland

Answer 13

Produces melatonin and maintains circadian rhythm

Question 14

Function of the pancreas

Answer 14

Helps in digestion and regulates blood sugar

Question 15

What is amplification

Answer 15

Strengthens stimulus energy when the hormone binds to receptor, then receptor binds to many proteins, which each continue down the metabolic pathway

Question 16

Difference between negative and positive feedback?

Answer 16

Negative feedback brings it back to homeostasis, positive feedback strengthens

Question 17

Why do hormones activate only to specific cells and not every cell?

Answer 17

Because they have special receptors that only work when that specific hormone attaches to it.