Endocrine System

Question 1

The lutenizing hormone stimulates

Answer 1

Ovulation

Question 2

The master gland is the

Answer 2

Pituitary gland

Question 3

The adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the growth and secretion of the

Answer 3

Adrenal gland

Question 4

The thymus gland plays an important role in the

Answer 4

Immune reactions

Question 5

The calcitonin hormone works with the

Answer 5

Parathyroid hormone

Question 6

Cortisol is secreted by the

Answer 6

Adrenal cortex

Question 7

The amount of glucose in the bloodstream is increased by the hormone

Answer 7

Glucagon

Question 8

Norepinephrine is secreted by the

Answer 8

Adrenal medulla

Question 9

Uterine contractions during childbirth are stimulated by the hormone

Answer 9

Oxytocin

Question 10

Pancreatic islets control

Answer 10

Blood sugar levels

Question 11

Pituitary glands control the activity of other

Answer 11

Endocrine glands

Question 12

The sleep cycle is influenced by the

Answer 12

Pineal gland

Question 13

Electrolyte levels are controlled by

Answer 13

Adrenal glands

Question 14

Thyroid gland stimluates

Answer 14

Metabolism

Question 15

Somatropin is a

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Growth hormone

Question 16

Insufficient production of ADH causes

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Diabetes insipidus

Question 17

Acromegaly is caused by too much

Answer 17

Growth hormone

Question 18

Insulin resistance is a diabetes type

Answer 18

2 disorder

Question 19

High levels of cortisol causes

Answer 19

Cushings syndrome

Question 20

Prolactinoma is a benign tumor of the

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Pituitary gland

Question 21

Fructosamine is a test that measures

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Average blood glucose levels

Question 22

Polyphagia is

Answer 22

Excessive hunger

Question 23

Electrolytes are

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Mineral substances

Question 24

Polyuria is

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Excessive urination

Question 25

Gynecomastia is the excessive

Answer 25

Mammary development in males