Endocrine System's Response to Exercise

1. Which of the following is a hormone released by the adrenal gland during exercise?

• a. Insulin
• b. Glucagon
• c. Cortisol
• d. Thyroxine

2. What is the primary function of epinephrine during exercise?

• a. To increase glucose uptake by the muscles
• b. To increase blood pressure
• c. To decrease heart rate
• d. To reduce blood flow to the muscles

3. What is the name of the hormone released by the pancreas in response to low blood glucose levels?

• a. Insulin
• b. Glucagon
• c. Cortisol
• d. Thyroxine

4. Which of the following hormones is not released during exercise?

• a. Growth hormone
• b. Testosterone
• c. Estrogen
• d. Progesterone

5. What is the primary function of growth hormone during exercise?

• a. To increase muscle size and strength
• b. To reduce muscle fatigue
• c. To increase blood flow to the muscles
• d. To reduce blood pressure

6. What is the name of the hormone released by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism?

• a. Insulin
• b. Glucagon
• c. Cortisol
• d. Thyroxine

7. What is the primary function of insulin during exercise?

• a. To increase glucose uptake by the muscles
• b. To increase blood pressure
• c. To decrease heart rate
• d. To reduce blood flow to the muscles

8. What is the name of the hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in females?

• a. Prolactin
• b. Follicle-stimulating hormone
• c. Luteinizing hormone
• d. Adrenocorticotropic hormone

9. Which of the following hormones is released in response to stress during exercise?

• a. Growth hormone
• b. Testosterone
• c. Estrogen
• d. Cortisol

10. What is the primary function of cortisol during exercise?

• a. To increase glucose production by the liver
• b. To increase muscle size and strength c
• . To reduce muscle fatigue
• d. To reduce blood pressure