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Endocrine System - GENZOO1-KAC-1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hypersecretion of hGH after closure of epiphyseal plates causes:

a)

Acromegaly

b)

Diabetes mellitus

c)

Giantism

d)

Pituitary dwarfism

2.

The structure referred to historically as the master gland is the:

a)

Adrenal gland

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Pituitary gland

d)

Thyroid gland

3.

The production of thyroid hormone is stimulated by another hormone from the:

a)

Anterior pituitary gland

b)

Parathyroid gland

c)

Posterior pituitary gland

d)

Thyroid gland

4.

The adrenal medulla secretes:

a)

Adrenocorticotorpic hormone

b)

Cortisol

c)

Epinephrine

d)

Glucagon

5.

Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol

a)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

b)

Insulin-like growth factors

c)

Luteinizing hormone

d)

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone

e)

Prolactin

6.

Complete loss of aldosterone will lead to death due to:

a)

Decreased airway dilation

b)

Decreased heart rate

c)

Dehydration

d)

Kidney failure

e)

No oxygen in the brain

7.

If the kidney would regulate fluids in the body to increase blood pressure, what hormone would it secrete to increase sodium reabsorption?

a)

Aldosterone

b)

Antidiuretic hormone

c)

Glucagon

d)

Insulin

8.

What hormone supports sperm formation and develops and maintains the male secondary sexual characteristics?

a)

Androgen

b)

Follicle-stimulating hormone

c)

Luteinizing hormone

d)

Progesterone

9.

How many hormones do the five types of anterior pituitary cells secrete?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

10

d)

12

e)

Unlimited

10.

Which of the following hormones promotes the retention of water by the kidneys?

a)

Antidiuretic hormone

b)

Human growth hormone

c)

Oxytocin

d)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone