Endocrine system

What is cortisol?

• A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.

• A type of carbohydrate that provides energy to the body.

• A protein that aids in muscle repair and growth.

• A vitamin that supports immune function.

What is the function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

• To produce digestive enzymes for breaking down food.

• To regulate blood pressure through hormone secretion.

• To produce insulin and glucagon, which are crucial for regulating blood sugar levels.

• To filter toxins from the blood and produce urine.

What is the role of hormones in the body?

• Hormones are responsible for the production of energy in cells.

• Hormones act as chemical messengers that coordinate and regulate various physiological processes in the body.

• Hormones are primarily involved in the digestion of food.

• Hormones help in the formation of bones and muscles.

What is glucagon?

• A hormone that lowers blood glucose levels

• A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen into glucose

• A type of carbohydrate found in the liver

• A protein that helps in muscle building

What is the function of the thyroid gland?

• To produce hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and overall growth and development.

• To filter toxins from the blood and produce urine.

• To store bile produced by the liver for digestion.

• To regulate blood sugar levels and produce insulin.

What is the role of the anterior pituitary gland?

• It produces and secretes hormones that regulate various physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

• It stores bile produced by the liver for digestion.

• It filters blood and produces urine in the kidneys.

• It regulates the body's immune response and produces antibodies.

What is growth hormone?

• A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism.

• A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration.

• A neurotransmitter that affects mood and behavior.

• A hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

What is diabetes?

• A chronic condition where the body cannot produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels.

• A temporary condition caused by excessive sugar intake.

• A genetic disorder that only affects children.

• A type of allergy that causes high blood sugar levels.

What is the function of the thymus gland?

• It produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

• It produces hormones that are important for the development of T-cells, which are essential for the immune response.

• It filters blood and removes old red blood cells.

• It stores bile produced by the liver.

What is insulin?

• A vitamin that helps in digestion.

• A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

• A type of protein that aids in muscle growth.

• A mineral that supports bone health.