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BSC2346 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Module 10 Quiz

Question 1

Which endocrine gland is associated with and directly responsible for increasing and/or decreasing blood sugar levels?

Answers:

Thyroid gland

Adrenal glands

Thymus gland

Pancreas

Question 2

Which endocrine hormone is associated with directly decreasing blood sugar levels?

Answers:

Thyroid hormone

Glucagon

Prolactin

Insulin

Question 3

Which statement is true regarding the endocrine system?

Answers:

The pancreas produces and secretes insulin and aldosterone

Both male and female gonads are influenced by luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

The thyroid only produces and secretes out hormones that influence the body’s metabolism

The pineal gland is located in the lower neck region of the body

Question 4

Which of the following structures synthesizes catecholamines that are released during activation of the sympathetic nervous system?

Answers:

Adrenal cortex

Adrenal medulla

Pancreas

Thyroid

Question 5

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the production of eggs in females and sperm in males.

True

False

Question 6

Which statement is true regarding endocrine system disorders?

Answers:

Excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) in children can lead to gigantism

Hyperthryoidism leads to an increase of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Diabetes type 1 results from over-secretion of insulin and cellular resistance to insulin

Decreased levels of iodine in the body can lead to imbalances of pancreatic hormones

Question 7

A goiter is a common feature in which of the following disorders?

Answers:

Addison’s disease

Hypothyroidism

Diabetes Type 1

Diabetes Type 2

Question 8

Which endocrine hormone is associated with prescription medications that are used to suppress the immune system and have anti-inflammation properties?

Answers:

Cortisol

Aldosterone

Glucagon

Melatonin

Question 9

Which of the following hormones stimulates milk production in mammary glands?

Answers:

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Prolactin

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Question 10

Secretion of both Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH) is stimulated by which of these hormones?

Answers:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Antidiuretic hormone

Oxytocin

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

Question 11

Which endocrine hormone is associated with influencing an individual’s circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle)?

Answers:

Aldosterone

Melatonin

Cortisol

Prolactin

Question 12

Which of the following hormones targets the adrenal cortex?

Answers:

Growth Hormone (GH)

Oxytocin

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Question 13

What statement is NOT true regarding hypothyroidism and the thyroid gland?

Answers:

An individual will have symptoms of weight gain, dry skin and fatigue

Iodine is vital to the function of the thyroid hormone

In some cases of hypothyroidism, a goiter can result

There will be decrease levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Question 14

Which endocrine gland is associated with and directly responsible for producing hormones such as cortisol that influence the body’s stress response?

Answers:

Thyroid gland

Adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands

Pancreas

Adrenal medulla of the adrenal glands

Question 15

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 develops over time and is largely due to lifestyle factors.

Answers:

True

False