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Human Hormones

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which hormone is the body's major metabolic hormone?

a)

Thyroxine (T4)

b)

Prolactin

c)

Growth Hormone

d)

Adrenaline

2.

Which hormone triggers ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary)?

a)

Progesterone

b)

Luteinizing Hormone

c)

Prolactin

d)

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

3.

The "fight-or-flight" response triggers the release of which hormone?

a)

Antidiuretic Hormone

b)

Epinephrine

c)

Oxytocin

d)

Growth Hormone

4.

Which gland is most closely associated with the hypothalamus?

a)

Pineal

b)

Thymus

c)

Pituitary

d)

Thyroid

5.

Insulin works opposite of which other hormone?

a)

Oxytocin

b)

Testosterone

c)

Calcitonin

d)

Glucagon

6.

Which of the following is NOT a secondary sex characteristic stimulated by testosterone?

a)

Development of breasts

b)

Development of heavy bones

c)

Growth of facial hair

d)

Lowering of the voice

7.

Which of these hormones does NOT play a role in reproduction?

a)

Testosterone

b)

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

c)

Antidiuretic Hormone

d)

Luteinizing Hormone

8.

Which of these hormones work together to regulate calcium levels in the body?

a)

Inulin and Glucagon

b)

Calcitonin and Parathyroid Hormone

c)

T3 and T4

d)

Oxytocin and Prolactin

9.

Which hormone does the pinal gland make?

a)

Insulin

b)

Melatonin

c)

Estrogen

d)

Thymosin

10.

Which one of the following is NOT a function of oxytocin?

a)

Stimulation of uterine contractions

b)

Stimulation of menstruation (female period)

c)

Stimulation of breast milk letdown

d)

Starting of labor for childbirth

11.

Which is true of growth hormone?

a)

It is produced by the thyroid gland

b)

It promotes growth in long bones and skeletal muscles

c)

Is secreted by the thymus gland

d)

Prevents urine production

12.

Estrogens do all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Development of female secondary sex characteristics

b)

Helps maintain pregnancy

c)

Stimulates menstruation

d)

Stimulates growth of facial hair

13.

What are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system called?

a)

Hormones

b)

Target cells

c)

Effectors

d)

Neurons

14.

Which hormone is responsible for the maturation of T-lymphocyte immune cells?

a)

Thymosin

b)

Progesterone

c)

Melatonin

d)

Aldosterone

15.

What is caused by a deficiency of iodine in the diet?

a)

Cretinism

b)

Exophthalmos

c)

Myxedema

d)

Goiter

16.

Which hormone causes a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose?

a)

Glucagon

b)

Calcitonin

c)

Insulin

d)

Cortisol

17.

Adrenaline is also known as epinephrine.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Most hormones are regulated by negative feedback.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Melatonin production peaks during the night to help regulate the body's wake-sleep cycle.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Hypersecretion of growth hormone during childhood leads to pituitary dwarfism.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The target tissue of prolactin is the female breast.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which hormone is released during times of stress?

a)

Antidiuretic hormone

b)

Glucagon

c)

Prolactin

d)

Cortisol

23.

Which hormone stimulates milk production?

a)

Antidiuretic hormone

b)

Glucagon

c)

Prolactin

d)

Cortisol

24.

Which hormone promotes water retention by the kidneys?

a)

Antidiuretic hormone

b)

Glucagon

c)

Prolactin

d)

Cortisol

25.

Which hormone increases blood glucose levels?

a)

Antidiuretic hormone

b)

Glucagon

c)

Prolactin

d)

Insulin

26.

Which gland is located above the kidney?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Thymus

c)

Adrenal

d)

Ovary

27.

Which gland is located near the stomach?

a)

Thymus

b)

Pancreas

c)

Ovary

d)

Adrenal

28.

Which gland is located right above the heart?

a)

Thyroid

b)

Parathyroid

c)

Thymus

d)

Pituitary