Endocrine System

Which hormone stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics?

• estrogen
• progesterone
• testosterone

Which gland is located at the base of the brain just below the hypothalamus?

• pineal
• pituitary
• thymus

Which hormone is involved in the regulation of appetite?

• glucose
• estrogen
• leptin

Which term describes substances such as sodium and potassium normally found in blood?

• electrolytes
• hormones
• steroids

Which condition is characterized by enlargement of the hands and feet due to excessive secretion of the growth hormone after puberty?

• acromegaly
• cretinism
• gigantism

Where is the thyroid-stimulating hormone secreted?

• pituitary gland
• parathyroid glands
• posterior pituitary lobe

Which gland secretes the hormone melatonin?

• adrenal
• pineal
• pituitary

Which hormone regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body?

• cortisol
• androgen
• calcitonin

Which hormone is secreted in response to high blood sugar?

• insulin
• glucagon
• oxytocin

Which hormone is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle?

• estrogen
• progesterone
• testosterone