NEW
Font size
Worksheets6.6 Hormones Homeostasis and Reproduction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which hormone regulates metabolism?
Epinephrine
Leptin
Thyroxin
Glucagon
What is the name and source of the hormone that regulates basal metabolic rate?
ADH, Kidneys
Melatonin, Pineal gland
Thyroxin, Thyroid gland
Glucagon, Pancreas
Which hormone promotes the thickening of the endometrium and also inhibits the hormone that promotes the development of the follicle wall into the corpus luteum?
LH
Progesterone
FSH
Estrogen
Which hormone controls circadian rhythms?
Thyroxin
Melatonin
Leptin
Glucagon
Which is a negative feedback mechanism in the menstrual cycle?
Follicle stimulating hormone inhibits estrogen
Estrogen inhibits luteinizing hormone
Estrogen inhibits follicle stimulating hormone
Progesterone inhibits estrogen
How can knowledge about the pineal gland function be applied?
To restore sleep time by the use of melatonin
To trigger ovulation during an IVF treatment
To reduce sperm production in male contraception
To regulate blood sugar in type I diabetes
What is a characteristic of type II diabetes?
Insufficient insulin
Insulin insensitivity
Excess glucagon
Low white blood cell count
Which two hormones promote thickening of the endometrium?
FSH and LH
Estrogen and FSH
LH and estrogen
Progesterone and estrogen
Which describes the secretion of hormones in the pancreas in response to low levels of glucose in the blood?
Secretion of glucagon from α cells
Secretion of glucagon from β cells
Secretion of insulin from α cells
Secretion of insulin from β cells
Which hormone shows the greatest fall in blood concentration just before menstruation?
LH (luteinizing hormone)
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
Progesterone
Estrogen
What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproduction system?
To stimulate sperm production by secreting testosterone
To store the sperm in the final stages of maturation
To provide fluids to nourish the sperm
To transport the sperm from the testes to the urethra
From where is human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) secreted in early pregnancy?
Embryo
Corpus Luteum
Ovary
Pituitary gland
What characterizes type I diabetes?
It can be controlled by diet alone.
Risk factors such as obesity increase its frequency.
The alpha cells of the pancreas are destroyed, usually during adulthood
The beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed, usually during childhood.
Which of the following is/are a role of testosterone in males?
I. Pre-natal development of male genitalia
II. Maintenance of sex drive
III. Increase in mental development
II only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II, and III
Which of the following hormones stimulates the growth and development of the ovarian follicles
LH
FSH
Estrogen
Progesterone
After eating a large meal, you feel full. What is the hormone that is in high concentration in your bloodstream?
Melatonin
Ghrelin
Leptin
Thyroxin
Around the 14th day of the ovarian cycle, a hormone increases to peak levels allowing for ovulation to occur. What is the name of this hormone?
FSH
LH
Estrogen
Progesterone
After releasing the egg in ovulation, the follicle develops into the _____________, which produces ____________
corpus luteum, estrogen and progesterone
corpus luteum, LH and FSH
corpus albicans, estrogen and progesterone
corpus albicans, LH and FSH
What is "down regulation" in IVF?
Female takes LH and FSH hormonal supplements
Female takes estrogen and progesterone hormonal supplement
Female takes a drug to suppress the production of FSH and LH
Female takes a drug to promote the production of eggs
Which of the following hormones are produced by the pituitary gland?
I. Estrogen
II. Progesterone
III. LH
IV. FSH
I
II
III only
III and IV
