Endocrine System

Which gland is often referred to as the "master gland" of the endocrine system?

• Thyroid gland

• Pituitary gland

• Adrenal gland

• Pancreas

What hormone does the thyroid gland primarily produce to regulate metabolism?

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Thyroxine (T4)

• Estrogen

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Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla in response to stress?

• Adrenaline (epinephrine)

• Insulin

• Thyroid-stimulating hormone

• Progesterone

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What is the main function of insulin produced by the pancreas?

• Increase blood sugar levels

• Decrease blood sugar levels

• Stimulate bone growth

• Regulate calcium levels

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Which glands are responsible for producing testosterone and estrogen?

• Adrenal glands

• Pituitary gland

• Reproductive glands (testes and ovaries)

• Thyroid gland

What role does the hypothalamus play in the endocrine system?

• Produces digestive enzymes

• Maintains homeostasis by controlling hormone release

• Increases blood sugar

• Produces adrenaline

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Which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones?

• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Testosterone

If a person has low blood sugar, which hormone will the pancreas release to increase it?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Estrogen

• Thyroxine

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Which part of the adrenal gland produces cortisol?

• Adrenal cortex

• Adrenal medulla

• Pituitary gland

• Hypothalamus

Which hormone is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?

• Testosterone

• Estrogen

• Cortisol

• Thyroxine