Endocrine System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Endocrine System starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient has symptoms of increased thirst, frequent urination, and high blood sugar. Which hormone is likely deficient?
A person with diabetes mellitus has a problem with the production or use of which hormone?
Describe the function of the hormone cortisol.
Describe the main difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.
Describe the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system.
Explain how the endocrine system helps maintain homeostasis in the body.
Explain the role of negative feedback in the endocrine system.
A patient has symptoms of increased thirst, frequent urination, and high blood sugar. Which hormone is likely deficient?
The adrenal medulla secretes which of the following hormones?
(1) Glucagon
(2) Adrenaline
(3) Thyroxine
(4) Estrogen
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the body's metabolic rate?
(1) Insulin
(2) Thyroxine
(3) Adrenaline
(4) Cortisol
Which of the following glands is both an endocrine and exocrine gland?
(1) Thyroid gland
(2) Pancreas
(3) Adrenal gland
(4) Pituitary gland
Which of the following hormones is involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
(1) Testosterone
(2) Estrogen
(3) Adrenaline
(4) Melatonin
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located above the kidneys and produces adrenaline and cortisol.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located in the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism.
Fill in the blank: The chemical messengers of the endocrine system are called ________.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ________ is important for the regulation of sleep-wake cycles.
True or False: All hormones are proteins.
True or False: Hormones act only on the cells that have specific receptors for them.
True or False: Testosterone is produced only in males.
True or False: The adrenal cortex produces adrenaline.
