Endocrine Recap

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland in a cat?

• Pituitary gland

• Adrenal gland

• Kidney

• Thyroid gland

Multiple Choice

Which hormone stimulates the thyroid to secrete thyroxine?

• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

• Growth hormone (GH)

• Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?

• Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroids

• Stimulates growth and protein synthesis

• Stimulates ovarian follicle development

• Stimulates thyroid to secrete thyroxine

Multiple Select

Which of the following hormones are involved in reproductive processes?

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

• Luteinising hormone (LH)

• Interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH)

• Growth hormone (GH)

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Growth hormone (GH) stimulates

and protein synthesis.

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is responsible for milk production and mammary gland development?

• Prolactin

• Oxytocin

• Thyroxine

• ADH (Vasopressin)

Multiple Choice

Which hormone acts on the kidneys to conserve water?

• ADH (Vasopressin)

• Prolactin

• Oxytocin

• Thyroxine

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of oxytocin?

• Uterine contractions and milk let-down

• Regulates metabolism and growth

• Acts on kidneys to conserve water

• Milk production and mammary gland development

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The thyroid gland is located in the

, near the larynx.

Multiple Choice

Which hormone lowers blood calcium by inhibiting bone resorption?

• Calcitonin

• Parathormone (PTH)

• Insulin

• Glucagon

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What disorders are associated with the thyroid gland in dogs and cats?

Multiple Choice

Where are the parathyroid glands located?

• On or near thyroid gland

• In the pancreas

• In the adrenal gland

• In the pituitary gland

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about insulin is correct?

• It lowers blood glucose by promoting glycogenesis.

• It increases blood glucose by promoting gluconeogenesis.

• It is produced by alpha cells.

• It is produced in the thyroid gland.

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is secreted by α-cells and what is its primary function?

• Glucagon; raises blood glucose

• Insulin; lowers blood glucose

• Somatostatin; balances insulin and glucagon

• Cortisol; increases blood glucose

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is produced by δ-cells and what is its main role?

• Somatostatin; balances insulin and glucagon

• Glucagon; raises blood glucose

• Insulin; lowers blood glucose

• Aldosterone; regulates sodium balance

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The adrenal glands are located cranial to the

.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the role of androgens produced by the adrenal cortex in most species?

• They are minor sex hormones

• They regulate sodium and fluid balance

• They increase blood glucose

• They balance insulin and glucagon

Multiple Select

Which of the following hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex?

• Cortisol

• Aldosterone

• Androgens

• Somatostatin

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland found in a cat?

• Pituitary gland

• Adrenal gland

• Kidney

• Thyroid gland