Endocrine System Quiz

Question 1

Hormones…

Answer 1

Produce effect when binding to specific receptors or on cells

Question 2

T/F: The hypothalamus controls activities in the pituitary gland

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Growth hormone (somatotropin)

Answer 3

• Promotes growth in young animals.
• Regulates metabolism of protein, carbs, & lipids in the adult.
• Is produced in the anterior pituitary.

Question 4

Adrenal cortex produces…

Answer 4

• Sex hormones
• Glucocorticoids
• Mineralocorticoids

Question 5

Know each hormone’s function!

Answer 5

Q5 on the quiz

Question 6

T/F: A negative feedback loop functions by a hormone reaching a target level in the bloodstream, and this reduces the stimulation of the endocrine gland to produce this hormone.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F: The ten major endocrine glands are the only sites in the body where hormones are produced.

Answer 7

False!

Question 8

T/F: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) is produced in the anterior pituitary for the function of signaling the adrenal cortex to release hormones.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T/F: Mineralcorticoid hormones regulate electrolytes such as sodium and potassium in the body.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F: The endocrine cells of the pancreas are located in the pancreatic islets.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Know what organ produces which hormones

Answer 11

Q12

Question 12

What does the alpha cell in the pancreas do?

Answer 12

Secrete glucagon as a response to low blood glucose