Human Endocrine SYstem

The pituitary gland is represented by letter ___.

• A
• B
• C
• D

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regulates blood-sugar levels.

• Endocrine System
• Pancreas
• Flight or Fight Response
• Glands

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Hormone regulation operates under which type of feedback mechanism?

• positive feedback

• negative feedback

• zero feedback

• Hormones are not regulated

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Which hormone induces a positive feedback mechanism by causing increasing frequency of contractions during childbirth

• prolactin

• progesterone

• oxytocin

• estrogen

What is common name for the pituitary gland

• Servant gland

• Master gland

• Gland of importance

What hormone does the pancreas secrete?

• Insulin and glucagon

• Testosterone and progesterone

• Thyroxine

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What is the function of Adrenalin?

• Allows body to maintain the fight or flight response for longer

• Gives the kidneys a break from cleaning the blood

• Helps with male sexual development

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What is the function of oestrogen and progesterone

• Sexual development in females and ovary/uterus during pregnancy

• Sexual development in females and building of muscles

• Supports females to develop muscles and helps in pregnancy

Where is the thyroid gland located?

• Alongside the pancreas

• Under the arms

• Just below the neck

What hormone is secreted from the thyroid gland?

• Thysidine

• Thyromite

• Thyroxine