Endocrine System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Endocrine System starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient has abnormally high blood calcium levels. Which hormone is likely to be under-secreted?
A person is experiencing frequent urination and excessive thirst. Which hormone deficiency could be responsible for these symptoms?
Describe the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.
Describe the effect of hyperthyroidism on metabolism.
A patient has abnormally high blood calcium levels. Which hormone is likely to be under-secreted?
A person is experiencing frequent urination and excessive thirst. Which hormone deficiency could be responsible for these symptoms?
A 17-year-old athlete is found to have abnormally high levels of erythropoietin (EPO) in their blood. Explain the possible physiological reasons for this finding and discuss the potential risks associated with artificially increasing EPO levels.
A patient presents with symptoms of weight gain, fatigue, and cold intolerance. Laboratory tests reveal low levels of thyroxine (T4) and high levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). What is the most likely diagnosis and explain the feedback mechanism involved.
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
(1) Glucagon
(2) Insulin
(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) Pineal gland
Which of the following hormones increases heart rate and prepares the body for 'fight or flight'?
(1) Insulin
(2) Adrenaline
(3) Thyroxine
(4) Prolactin
Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary?
(1) Growth hormone
(2) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
(3) Antidiuretic hormone
(4) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located at the base of the brain and is divided into anterior and posterior lobes.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located in the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ________ is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is also known as epinephrine.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ________ is secreted by the parathyroid glands and increases blood calcium levels.
True or False: Growth hormone deficiency in children can result in dwarfism.
True or False: Parathyroid hormone increases blood calcium levels.
True or False: The adrenal medulla secretes cortisol.
True or False: The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland through releasing and inhibiting hormones.
