1) Which hormone is responsible for the “fight or flight” response during danger? (slide 9) a) Thyroxine b) Testosterone c) Insulin d) Adrenaline 2) Which gland controls the quantity of water reabsorbed by the kidneys? (slide 7) a) Pancreas b) Thyroid gland c) Pituitary gland d) Adrenal gland 3) Why are endocrine glands classified as ductless glands? (slide 2) a) They release enzymes into the digestive tract b) They deliver hormones through tubes directly to organs c) They secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream d) They store hormones in ducts before release 4) Which hormone stimulates the production of ova and the development of breasts? (slide 8) a) Progesterone b) ADH c) Testosterone d) Oestrogen 5) What is the function of insulin in the body? (slide 7) a) Stimulates growth b) Converts excess glucose into glycogen c) Controls water reabsorption d) Increases metabolic rate 6) What happens to the heart during the fight or flight response? (slide 10) a) Stops temporarily b) Pumps more blood c) Slows down d) Shrinks in size 7) Which hormone regulates the rate of metabolism? (slide 7) a) Growth hormone b) Oestrogen c) Thyroxine d) Insulin 8) Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system? (slide 2) a) Regulates growth b) Secretes digestive enzymes c) Coordinates reproduction d) Controls development 9) Excessive secretion of growth hormone causes: (slide 14) a) Dwarfism b) Diabetes insipidus c) Gigantism d) Miscarriage 10) A symptom of thyroxine deficiency is: (slide 11) a) Protruding eyeballs b) Low tolerance to cold c) Muscle growth d) High energy levels 11) Which hormone maintains the thickness of the uterus wall? (slide 8) a) Oestrogen b) Progesterone c) Testosterone d) ADH 12) Where is testosterone produced? (slide 8) a) Pituitary gland b) Ovary c) Testis d) Adrenal gland 13) What is a possible result of excessive ADH? (slide 13) a) Diabetes mellitus b) Headache and dizziness c) Muscle cramps d) Fatigue 14) Which hormone deficiency causes cretinism in children? (slide 11) a) ADH b) Thyroxine c) Insulin d) Oestrogen 15) What happens to breathing during a fight or flight response? (slide 9) a) Slows down b) Speeds up c) Stops briefly d) Becomes irregular 16) Which hormone stimulates sperm production? (slide 8) a) Growth hormone b) Testosterone c) ADH d) Oestrogen 17) What symptom is associated with excessive secretion of oestrogen in males? (slide 13) a) Growth of moustache b) Broad shoulders c) Female characteristics d) Muscle weakness 18) Which of the following is secreted by the pancreas? (slide 7) a) Insulin b) ADH c) Testosterone d) Oestrogen 19) Which hormone controls physical and mental development in children? (slide 7) a) Thyroxine b) Adrenaline c) Progesterone d) Insulin 20) What is the effect of adrenaline on pupils? (slide 7) a) Dilation b) Contraction c) No change d) Closure 21) What happens to the glucose level in the blood during a fight or flight response? a) It decreases to conserve energy b) It remains constant to avoid shock c) It is converted entirely into glycogen d) It increases to supply energy to muscles

Human Endocrine System

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