Quiz on Hormones and Their Functions

What are hormones primarily responsible for in the body?

• Producing energy

• Acting as chemical messengers

• Filtering blood

• Regulating blood pressure

Which type of hormone is insulin classified as?

• Steroid hormone

• Peptide hormone

• Eicosanoid

• Amino acid-derived hormone

What is the primary function of thyroid hormones?

• Regulating blood sugar levels

• Controlling metabolic rate

• Stimulating muscle growth

• Enhancing immune response

Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland to regulate calcium levels?

• Thyroxine (T4)

• Triiodothyronine (T3)

• Insulin

• Calcitonin

What condition is characterized by an underproduction of thyroid hormones?

• Goiter

• Hypothyroidism

• Hyperthyroidism

• Cretinism

Which of the following is a common cause of iodine deficiency?

• Excessive iodine intake

• Inadequate dietary intake

• High levels of iodine in water

• Increased iodine absorption

What is the role of insulin in glucose metabolism?

• Inhibiting glucose uptake

• Facilitating glucose uptake

• Breaking down glucose

• Stimulating glucose production

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the body's stress response?

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Estrogen

• Thyroxine

What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?

• Weight gain

• Cold intolerance

• Rapid heart rate

• Fatigue

Which of the following is NOT a function of insulin?

• Stimulating fat storage

• Promoting glucose uptake

• Increasing blood glucose levels

• Enhancing protein synthesis