Endocrine system Quiz Flashcards
Complete the following sentence: Hormones are chemical messengers that…
alter the activity of target tissues
Which endocrine gland normally produces insulin?
Pancreas
Complete the following sentence: Antidiuretic hormone is secreted from the…
posterior pituitary gland
Which of the following hormones helps conserve water during dehydration?
Aldosterone
Complete the following sentence: Calcium homeostasis is controlled by…
parathyroid hormone
Which of the following hormones plays a key role in the development of the secondary sexual characteristics in the female?
Oestrogen
What hormones is produced by the adrenal cortex?
Aldosterone
Complete the following sentence: A sudden surge in luteinizing hormone…
triggers ovulation
What hormones is principally released during the stress response?
Cortisol
Complete the following sentence: Lipid-soluble hormones…
interact with intracellular receptors and evoke changes in gene expression
