Endocrine Glands Quiz 5 (25 MCQs)

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1. Which hormone helps glucose get it into the cells of the body?

2. The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _____

3. What determines whether a cell is a target cell for a particular signal molecule?

4. Which hormone is secreted by intermediate lobe of pituitary gland?

5. The hormone insulin is secreted in the Islets of Langerhans of pancreas by the.

6. The expulsion of milk form the breast during suckling is brought about by.

7. The hormone that causes calcium to be deposited in bone is

8. Targets the brain and make people sleepy when its dark

9. Stimulates development of male and female sex organs for puberty

10. When comparing the Endocrine and Nervous System which of the following is a difference between the two?

11. How do the hormones get around the body?

12. This hormone regulates water concentration.

13. Chemical messengers that signal a change in the body

14. Hormones are carried from their place of production by.

15. This substance plays a role in regulating circadian rhythms, and is produced by the pineal body.

16. Which one of the endocrine glands disappears after puberty?

17. For the endocrine system, The relatively constant internal environment of the body is maintained by

18. Which gland regulates the immune system; helps fight disease?

19. Which term refers to the body's use of energy for energy and growth?

20. The process by which an organism's internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.

21. Sugar that is stored in the liver for emergency use

22. What hormone regulates electrolyte balance and fluid homeostasis?

23. Which hormone helps create female sex characteristics?

24. Which hormone regulates water balance by reducing the amount of water leaving the body

25. Which one of the following hormones secreted by the thyroid increases the rate at which cells release energy?