Fisiología

Question 2

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

Answer 2

To regulate bodily functions through hormones.

Question 3

True or False: Hormones are released into the bloodstream.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What are the two main types of hormones?

Answer 4

Steroid hormones and peptide hormones.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The __________ gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ of the endocrine system.

Answer 5

pituitary

Question 6

What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

Answer 6

Insulin

Question 7

Which gland produces adrenaline?

Answer 7

Adrenal gland

Question 8

True or False: The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

Answer 9

It links the nervous system to the endocrine system and regulates the pituitary gland.

Question 10

What hormone is secreted by the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels?

Answer 10

Insulin

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in stress response? A) Thyroxine B) Cortisol C) Progesterone

Answer 11

B) Cortisol

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The __________ hormone stimulates the production of milk in females.

Answer 12

prolactin

Question 13

What effect does glucagon have on blood sugar levels?

Answer 13

It raises blood sugar levels.

Question 14

True or False: The adrenal medulla produces steroid hormones.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Answer 15

To regulate water balance in the body.

Question 16

What does the term ‘endocrine’ refer to?

Answer 16

Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating calcium levels? A) Calcitonin B) Insulin C) Estrogen

Answer 17

A) Calcitonin

Question 18

What is the primary role of the thyroid hormone?

Answer 18

To regulate metabolism and energy levels.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The __________ gland is responsible for the regulation of sleep-wake cycles.

Answer 19

pineal

Question 20

True or False: Hormones affect only the cells that produce them.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the main function of the parathyroid hormone?

Answer 21

To increase blood calcium levels.

Question 22

What role does the pancreas play in the endocrine system?

Answer 22

It regulates blood sugar levels through hormone secretion.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is released during the fight-or-flight response? A) Insulin B) Cortisol C) Adrenaline

Answer 23

C) Adrenaline

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The __________ hormone is responsible for the maturation of T cells.

Answer 24

thymosin

Question 25

What effect does estrogen have on the female reproductive system?

Answer 25

It regulates the menstrual cycle and promotes secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 26

True or False: The endocrine system works independently of the nervous system.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is the role of oxytocin in the body?

Answer 27

To stimulate uterine contractions and milk ejection during breastfeeding.