Level 3 - Anatomy and Physiology - Endocrine

Which of the following is a key function of parathyroid gland?

• produces hormones that influence metabolic rate

• decrease blood calcium

• controls blood sugar

• controls blood calcium levels to support muscle contraction

Which of the following hormone is released from the pancreas, causeing liver to convert glycogen to glucose?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Estrogen

• Adrenaline

Which of the following glands is said to have overall control and commonly described as the 'Master gland'?

• Parathyroid

• Hypothalamus

• Pancreas

• Thyroid

Which of the following hormones help to lower blood sugar levels?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

Which of the following glands controls glucose levels in the blood?

• Pancreas

• Thyroid

• Parathyroids

• Adrenal Glands

The levels of Calcium in the blood are controlled by the?

• Parathyroid Glands

• Thyroid Gland

• Pineal Gland

• Adrenal Gland

Which of the following is a key function of adrenal glands?

• Produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)

• Control female characteristics and menstrual cycle

• Control male characteristics and sperm production

• Elevate the nervous response and help prepare the body for stress

Which of the following best describes Homeostasis?

• The fluctuating internal environment

• The maintenance fluid intake

• The maintenance and balance of the internal environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulation

• The maintenance of a relatively stable external environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulation

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testes or male gonads?

• Adrenaline

• Testosterone

• Insulin

• Oestrogen

Which of the following glands secrete oestrogen and progesterone to promote feminisation?

• Testes

• Pancreas

• Thymus

• Ovaries