Endocrine System

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?

• thyroxine
• estrogen
• progesterone
• both b and c

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary?

• GH
• oxytocin
• TSH
• PRL

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?

• oxytocin
• FSH
• ADH
• both A & C

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

• follicle-stimulating hormone–targets gonads
• prolactin–targets breasts
• thyroid-stimulating hormone–targets thyroid
• adrenocorticotropin hormone–targets adrenal medulla

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Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm?

• FSH
• TSH
• GH
• LH

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide?

• FSH
• GH
• TSH
• LH

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Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?

• oxytocin
• LH
• ADH
• PRL

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An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called:

• insulinoma
• goiter
• adenocarcinoma
• myxedema

Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult?

• myxedema
• ketoacidosis
• tetany
• pheochromocytoma

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The master gland is known as the:

• pituitary
• thyroid
• adrenal
• ovary

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