Endocrine System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Endocrine System starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient has high blood calcium levels. Which hormone is likely to be secreted in lower amounts?
A person is experiencing symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Which hormone is likely to be elevated?
Describe the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.
Describe the effect of hyposecretion of insulin.
Describe the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Describe the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the human body.
A patient has high blood calcium levels. Which hormone is likely to be secreted in lower amounts?
A person is experiencing symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Which hormone is likely to be elevated?
Which hormone increases the reabsorption of sodium ions in the kidneys?
(1) Aldosterone
(2) Cortisol
(3) Insulin
(4) Glucagon
Which hormone is secreted in response to high blood glucose levels?
(1) Glucagon
(2) Insulin
(3) Cortisol
(4) Adrenaline
Which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroxine?
(1) ACTH
(2) TSH
(3) FSH
(4) LH
Which of the following glands is both an endocrine and exocrine gland?
(1) Thyroid gland
(2) Pancreas
(3) Adrenal gland
(4) Pineal gland
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located in the neck and regulates metabolism.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ________ is secreted by the adrenal cortex and helps regulate metabolism and stress response.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ________ is secreted by the parathyroid glands and increases blood calcium levels.
True or False: Hormones act only on target cells that have specific receptors for them.
True or False: Parathyroid hormone increases blood calcium levels.
True or False: The hypothalamus is considered a neuroendocrine organ.
True or False: The pancreas only has endocrine functions.
