Glands and Hormones Flashcards
What is the primary function of glands in the endocrine system?
To produce and secrete hormones.
True or False: Hormones are only produced by the endocrine glands.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland is known as the ‘master gland’ because it regulates other glands.
pituitary
What hormone is produced by the thyroid gland?
Thyroxine (T4).
Which gland is responsible for the production of insulin?
Pancreas.
What is the role of adrenal glands?
To produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.
Multiple choice: Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
Insulin.
True or False: The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.
True.
What is the main hormone produced by the ovaries?
Oestrogen.
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland produces melatonin, which regulates sleep cycles.
pineal
What hormone is secreted by the testes?
Testosterone.
Which hormone is responsible for the body’s fight or flight response?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine.
What is the effect of oxytocin in the body?
It stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.
True or False: Hormones can only affect cells in the same organ where they are produced.
False.
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
To control the pituitary gland and regulate various bodily functions.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a steroid hormone?
Cortisol.
What hormone is involved in regulating metabolism and energy levels?
Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4).
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood.
parathyroid
What is the function of glucagon?
To raise blood glucose levels.
True or False: Hormones can only be transported in the bloodstream.
True.
What is the primary hormone produced by the pancreas?
Insulin.
What gland secretes growth hormone?
Pituitary gland.
Multiple choice: Which hormone increases water reabsorption in the kidneys?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
What is the role of the thymus gland?
To produce hormones that stimulate the development of T cells for the immune system.
