Hormones

Question 1

What is the balanced equation for photosy

Answer 1

6CO2+6H2O→C6H12O6+6O2

Question 2

What factors affect the rate of photosynthesis

Answer 2

• light intensity
• carbon dioxide concentration
• temperature

Question 3

What are hormones?

Answer 3

chemical messengers released by glands

Question 4

What is a hormone?

Answer 4

A hormone is a chemical messenger produced by glands in the endocrine system that regulates various functions in the body.

Question 5

True or False: Hormones are only produced in the brain.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Name one function of hormones in the body.

Answer 6

Regulating metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, or mood.

Question 7

What gland is known as the ‘master gland’ of the endocrine system?

Answer 7

The pituitary gland.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Insulin is a hormone produced by the _____ to regulate blood sugar levels.

Answer 8

pancreas

Question 9

Which hormone is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

Answer 9

Adrenaline (epinephrine).

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which hormone primarily regulates metabolism? A) Estrogen B) Thyroxine C) Testosterone

Answer 10

B) Thyroxine

Question 11

What is the role of estrogen in the body?

Answer 11

Estrogen regulates the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 12

True or False: Hormones can only have one specific function.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What hormone is released by the adrenal glands during stress?

Answer 13

Cortisol.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The hormone _____ is involved in the regulation of sleep cycles.

Answer 14

Melatonin

Question 15

What is the primary effect of testosterone?

Answer 15

It promotes the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in the regulation of water balance? A) Insulin B) Aldosterone C) Adrenaline

Answer 16

B) Aldosterone

Question 17

What is the function of glucagon?

Answer 17

Glucagon raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Question 18

True or False: Hormones can only act on cells that have specific receptors for them.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the effect of growth hormone?

Answer 19

Growth hormone stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The _____ gland produces thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism.

Answer 20

thyroid

Question 21

What is the role of parathyroid hormone?

Answer 21

Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is essential for the development of breast tissue? A) Progesterone B) Testosterone C) Insulin

Answer 22

A) Progesterone

Question 23

What type of feedback system do most hormones operate under?

Answer 23

Negative feedback system.

Question 24

True or False: Hormones can affect distant organs and tissues in the body.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the primary function of oxytocin?

Answer 25

Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The hormone _____ is produced by the pancreas and lowers blood sugar levels.

Answer 26

Insulin

Question 27

What is the function of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

Answer 27

LH triggers ovulation and stimulates the production of sex hormones.

Question 28

Multiple Choice: Which hormone increases heart rate? A) Testosterone B) Cortisol C) Adrenaline

Answer 28

C) Adrenaline

Question 29

What hormone is responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle?

Answer 29

Melatonin.