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1
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Where are hormones produced?

A

In their respective endocrine gland

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2
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The structure of the adrenals is…

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Small triangular shaped glands located at the top of the kidneys

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3
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What is the function of the parathyroid glands?

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To control blood calcium levels

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4
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What is the function of calcitonin?

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To help maintain the levels of calcium in bones

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5
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What causes myxoedema?

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A hypo secretion of thyroxin and triiodothyronine

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6
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The malfunction of which hormone produces the feeling of jet-lag?

A

Melatonin

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7
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What do the endocrine glands secrete?

A

Hormones

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8
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What is the function of the glucocorticoid hormones?

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To metabolise carbohydrates, fats and proteins

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9
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Where would you find the pituitary gland?

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In the base of the brain

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10
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What can hypersecretion of testosterone in females lead to?

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Amenorrhoea

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11
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What is the function of the adrenal medulla hormones?

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To prepare the body for ‘flight or fight’

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12
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How are hormones transported?

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In the circulatory system

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13
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The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to ensure…

A

Homeostasis

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14
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Which part of the brain controls the endocrine system?

A

The hypothalamus

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15
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The effects of premenstrual syndrome include…

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Bloating, mood swings and irritability

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16
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Where would you find the pineal gland?

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Head

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17
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Where is the thyroid gland situated?

A

Neck

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18
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What does the endocrine system secrete?

A

Hormones

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19
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Which endocrine gland is known as the ‘master gland’?

A

Pituitary

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20
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Which hormones stimulates maintaining the BMR (basal metabolic rate)?

A

Thyroxine

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21
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Which gland produces HGH (human growth hormone)?

A

Pituitary

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22
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Hyposecretion can be described as…

A

Under production of a hormone

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23
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What is the function of the glucocorticoids?

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Regulation of metabolism

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24
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Constricting blood vessels to increase blood pressure is a function of…

A

Adrenaline

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25
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Menstruation stops in…

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Amenorrhea

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26
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The thymus is located…

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In the thorax

27
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What is the function of insulin and glucogen?

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Regulates blood sugar levels

28
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A hormone is a…

A

Chemical messenger

29
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Which hormone controls the thyroid gland?

A

Thyrotrophin

30
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Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone causes…

A

Diabetes insipidus

31
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Hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids causes…

A

High blood pressure

32
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Which hormone does the adrenal medulla secrete?

A

Adrenaline

33
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Where is the pineal body located?

A

Centre of the brain

34
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Hypersecretion can be described as…

A

Too much of a hormone is produced

35
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Which hormone controls the adrenal cortex?

A

Adrenocorticotrophin

36
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Which stage of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?

A

Proliferative stage

37
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Melatonin controls the body rhythms. True or false?

A

True

38
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An endocrine gland is…

A

A ductless gland which produces hormones

39
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Which hormone is responsible for the production of milk during lactation?

A

Lactogenic hormone

40
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Which part of the nervous system does the adrenal medulla support?

A

Sympathetic nervous system

41
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The third phase of the menstrual cycle is known as…

A

Secretory phase

42
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Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids causes…

A

Cushing’s syndrome

43
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What is the function of HGH?

A

Regulates height and growth

44
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Hypersecretion of testosterone in women causes…

A

Amenorrhea

45
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Which hormone is produced by the pineal body?

A

Melatonin

46
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Where are the pituitary glands located?

A

Base of the brain

47
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Hyposecretion of thyroxin causes…

A

Cretinism

48
Q

Oxytocin contracts muscles of uterus to begin childbirth. True or false?

A

True

49
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Where are the ovaries located?

A

Either side of the uterus

50
Q

The corpus luteum is contained in the menstrual flow. True or false?

A

False

51
Q

Insulin is secreted by…

A

Pancreas

52
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The follicle stimulating hormone produces progesterone. True or false?

A

False

53
Q

Hyposecretion of HGH causes…

A

Dwarfism

54
Q

Which hormone is responsible for sexual development?

A

Gonadotrophins

55
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Hypersecretion of parathormone causes…

A

Softened bones

56
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Where is the pancreas located ?

A

Behind and slightly below the stomach

57
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The first phase of the menstrual cycle is known as…

A

Menstrual phase

58
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What is the function of melanocyte stimulating hormone?

A

Stimulates the production of melatonin

59
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Hypersecretion of thyroxin causes…

A

Graves disease

60
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Where are the parathyroid glands situated?

A

Behind the thyroid

61
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What is the function of mineralocorticoids?

A

Regulates salts in the body

62
Q

Hypersecretion of insulin and glycogen causes…

A

Hypoglycaemia

63
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The second phase of the menstrual cycle is known as…

A

Proliferative phase

64
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What hormone is now produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

A

Calcitonin

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