Human Endocrine System

Question 1

ADH

Answer 1

Hormone that controls the re-absorption of water in the kidney

Question 2

Adrenalin

Answer 2

Hormone that increases heart beat and blood pressure in emergency situation

Question 3

Aldosterone

Answer 3

Hormone that maintains salt balance in the body

Question 4

Diabetes

Answer 4

Condition caused by the absence of insulin or through ineffective insulin

Question 5

Endocrine glands

Answer 5

Glands that pour their secretions directly into the blood stream

Question 6

Glucagon

Answer 6

Pancreatic secretion that increases the blood sugar level

Question 7

Growth Hormone

Answer 7

Hormone that controls normal growth and development

Question 8

Hypothalamus

Answer 8

Part of the brain to which the hypophysis is attached

Question 9

Insulin

Answer 9

Hormone that promotes absorption of glucose into cells

Question 10

Kidneys

Answer 10

Organ on which the adrenal glands are located

Question 11

Negative Feedback

Answer 11

Interaction between TWO endocrine glands, where a change in the hormonal production level of one, is referred back to it, resulting in an opposite response

Question 12

Estrogen

Answer 12

Hormone produced by the Graafian follicle

Question 13

Oxytocin

Answer 13

Hormone responsible for simulating childbirth

Question 14

Pancreas

Answer 14

A gland that functions both as a endocrine and an exocrine gland

Question 15

Prolactin

Answer 15

Hormone responsible for stimulating milk production

Question 16

Thyroxin

Answer 16

Hormone that controls metabolism

Question 17

TSH

Answer 17

A hormone which stimulates secretion of the thyroid gland