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Ch. 9-The endocrine system

Total questions: 155

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which hormone is not secreted by the anterior pituitary.
a)
Oxytocin
b)
FSH
c)
TSH
d)
ACTH
2.
Which amino acid is needed to make Thyroxine?
a)
Tyrosine
b)
Tryptophan
c)
Taurine
d)
Thyronine
3.
What element is needed to produce proper amounts of Thyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)?
a)
Iodine
b)
Iron
c)
Calcium
d)
Zinc
4.
Which hormone is secreted directly from the Posterior Pituitary Gland?
a)
ADH
b)
LH
c)
ACTH
d)
FSH
5.
Which hormone is secreted directly from the Posterior Pituitary Gland?
a)
Oxytocin
b)
Aldosterone
c)
Epinephrine
d)
Cortisol
6.
Insulin is secreted by:
a)
α-cells in the Islets of Langerhans
b)
β-cells in the Islets of Langerhans
c)
β-cells in the pancreatic medulla
d)
α-cells in the pancreatic cortex
7.
Glucagon is secreted by:
a)
α-cells in the Islets of Langerhans
b)
β-cells in the Islets of Langerhans
c)
β-cells in the pancreatic medulla
d)
α-cells in the pancreatic cortex
8.
The hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to a stressor is:
a)
Aldosterone
b)
Cortisol
c)
Epinephrine
d)
ACTH
9.
Thickening of the endometrium is controlled by:
a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
10.
The thickened endometrium is maintained by:
a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
11.
The ovarian follicle is stimulated through development by:
a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
12.
Ovulation is triggered by a surge in:
a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
13.
The corpus luteum continues to secrete which hormone after ovulation?
a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
14.
Shedding of the endometrium is triggered by a drop in:
a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
15.
The gland that controls regulation of metabolic rate is the:
a)
Thyroid
b)
Parathyroids
c)
Pancreas
d)
Adrenal Glands
16.
Glucose levels in the blood are controlled by the:
a)
Pancreas
b)
Thyroid
c)
Parathyroids
d)
Adrenal Glands
17.
The levels of Calcium in the blood are controlled by the:
a)
Parathyroid Glands
b)
Thyroid Gland
c)
Pineal Gland
d)
Adrenal Gland
18.
Which of the following is a unique function of Cortisol?
a)
Reduce Inflammation
b)
Increase blood glucose
c)
Dilate air passage ways
d)
Increase heart beat
19.
A person who is having an anaphylactic reaction is given an inject of epinephrine. The purpose of this is primarily to:
a)
Dilate pupils
b)
Open air passage ways
c)
Increase blood sugar
d)
Dilate blood vessels in muscles
20.
The hormone that lowers blood sugar is:
a)
Insulin
b)
Glucagon
c)
Cortisol
d)
GnRH
21.
Hormones that enter cells directly to cause changes are usually:
a)
Steroids
b)
Proteins
22.
The second messenger produced by the action of many protein hormones is:
a)
cAMP
b)
Adenylate Cyclase
c)
G-Protein
d)
Epinephrine
23.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Crin/o or CRINE (Crine) ?

a)

Sugar

b)

To Secrete

c)

Inside or Within

d)

Thirsty

e)

Poison

24.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term End/o (End) / END/O ?

a)

Thirsty

b)

To Secrete

c)

Good and Normal

d)

Inside or Within

e)

Outside / Outward

25.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Endocrine / ENDOCRINE ?

a)

Poison

b)

Adrenal Glands

c)

Thirsty

d)

To Secrete Within or Inside

e)

Many or Much

26.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Homeostasis / HOMEOSTASIS ?

a)

To Secrete Within or Inside

b)

Body Balance of the Internal environment of the body.

c)

To Produce or Production

d)

Good and Normal

e)

Protruding Eye Balls

27.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Gluc/o or Glyc/o or Glucose / Glycogen ?

a)

Thyroid Gland

b)

Sugar

c)

Above, More Than Normal, Excessive

d)

Enlarged Extremities

e)

Poison

28.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Aden/o or Adrenal/o ?

a)

Poison

b)

To Produce or Production

c)

Adrenal Glands

d)

Masculine or Characteristics of a Man / Male

e)

Calcium

29.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Calc/o or CALC/O ?

a)

Calcium

b)

Potassium

c)

Outside /Outward

d)

To Secrete

e)

Sugar

30.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Pancreat/o PANCREAT/O ?

a)

Thyroid Gland

b)

Pancreas

c)

Parathyroid Glands

d)

Thymus Gland

e)

Sugar

31.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Parathyroid/o PARATHYROID/O ?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Thyroid Gland

c)

Thymus Gland

d)

Parathyroid Glands

e)

Poison

32.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Thym/o ( THYM/O ) ?

a)

Parathyroid Glands

b)

Thymus Gland

c)

Pancreas

d)

Thyroid Gland

e)

Adrenal Glands

33.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Toxic/o ( TOXIC/O ) ?

a)

Thirsty / Thirst

b)

To Secrete

c)

Poison

d)

To Produce or Production

e)

Outside / Outward

34.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Dipsia / DIPSIA ?

a)

Thirsty / Thirst

b)

To Produce or Production

c)

Poison

d)

Protruding Eye Balls

e)

Good and Natural

35.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Gen / GEN ?

a)

Adrenal Glands

b)

Sugar

c)

Outside / Outward

d)

Good and Normal

e)

To Produce or Production

36.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Exo / EXO ?

a)

Good and Normal

b)

Poison

c)

Outside / Outward

d)

Body Balance of the Internal Environment of the Body

e)

Inside or Within

37.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Eu / EU ?

a)

Poison

b)

Good and Natural

c)

Thirsty

d)

To Secrete Inside or Within

e)

Many or Much

38.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Hyper / HYPER ?

a)

Under, Below, Beneath , Deficient, Excessively Low

b)

Many or Much

c)

Above, More Than Normal , Excessive

d)

Good and Normal

e)

Body Balance of the Internal Environment of the Body

39.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Hypo / HYPO ?

a)

Above, More Than Normal, Excessively High

b)

Many or Much

c)

Under, Below, Beneath, Deficient, Excessively Low

d)

Outside / Outward

e)

Enlarged Extremities

40.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Poly / POLY ?

a)

Many or Much

b)

To produce or Production

c)

Thirsty

d)

Good and Normal

e)

Under, Below, Beneath, Excessively Low, Deficient

41.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Acromegaly / ACROMEGALY ?

a)

Many or Much

b)

Enlarged Extremities

c)

Good and Normal

d)

To Secrete Inside or Within

e)

Body Balance of the Internal Environment of the Body

42.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Uria / URIA ?

a)

Thirsty

b)

Many or Much

c)

Sugar

d)

Enlarged Extrenities

e)

Urine

43.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Hirsuitism / HIRSUITISM ?

a)

Enlarged Extremities

b)

Thirsty

c)

Excessive Distribution of Body Hair

d)

Good and Normal

e)

Body Balance of the Internal Environment of the Body

44.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Graves Disease / GRAVES DISEASE ?

a)

Enlarged Extremities

b)

An Autoimmune Disorder of Hypothyroidism , Enlarged Thyroid and Exopthalmos .

c)

Good and Natural

d)

To Produce or Production

e)

To Produce or Production

45.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Virile / VIRILE ?

a)

Thirsty

b)

Good and Normal

c)

Masculine or Characteristics of a Man / Male

d)

Enlarged Extremities

e)

Body Balance of the Internal Environment of the Body

46.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Exopthalmos / EXOPTHALMOS ?

a)

Thirsty

b)

Protruding Eye Balls

c)

Potassium

d)

Enlarged Extremities

e)

Good and Normal

47.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Kal/i or KAL/i ?

a)

Calcium

b)

Sugar

c)

Thirsty

d)

Many or Much

e)

Potassium

48.
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
a)
thyroxine
b)
estrogen
c)
progesterone
d)
both b and c
49.
Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary?
a)
GH
b)
oxytocin
c)
TSH
d)
PRL
50.
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?
a)
oxytocin
b)
FSH
c)
ADH
d)
both A & C
51.
Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
a)
follicle-stimulating hormone–targets gonads
b)
prolactin–targets breasts
c)
thyroid-stimulating hormone–targets thyroid
d)
adrenocorticotropin hormone–targets adrenal medulla
52.
Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm?
a)
FSH
b)
TSH
c)
GH
d)
LH
53.
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide?
a)
FSH
b)
GH
c)
TSH
d)
LH
54.
Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?
a)
oxytocin
b)
LH
c)
ADH
d)
PRL
55.
An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called:
a)
insulinoma
b)
goiter
c)
adenocarcinoma
d)
myxedema
56.
Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult?
a)
myxedema
b)
ketoacidosis
c)
tetany
d)
pheochromocytoma
57.
The master gland is known as the:
a)
pituitary
b)
thyroid
c)
adrenal
d)
ovary
58.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
a)
above the kidneys
b)
thoracic cavity
c)
trachea area
d)
abdomen
59.
A hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood causes:
a)
gigantism
b)
short statue (dwarfism)
c)
acromegaly
d)
myxedema
60.
A hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is a powerful cardiac stimulant:
a)
adrenalin
b)
calcitonin
c)
estrogen
d)
oxytocin
61.
What gland secretes thyroxin causing metabolism to increase?
a)
Thyroid
b)
Parathyroid
c)
Adrenal
d)
Pancreas
62.
Which gland secretes insulin?
a)
Pancreas
b)
Ovaries
c)
Parathyroid
d)
Thymus
63.
What is the male gland that secretes testosterone?
a)
Ovaries
b)
Pituitary
c)
Testes
d)
Adrenal
64.
What is the female gland that secretes estrogen and progesterone?
a)
Testes
b)
Pancreas
c)
Thymus
d)
Ovaries
65.
Which hormone helps glucose get it into the cells of the body?
a)
Calcitonin
b)
Thyroxin
c)
Insulin
d)
Cortisol
66.
What gland helps support the immune system by helping white blood cells produce antibodies?
a)
Thyroid
b)
Thymus
c)
Adrenal
d)
Ovaries
67.
Hormone that is structurally related to cholesterol and are lipid soluble.
a)
parathyroid hormone
b)
steroid hormone
c)
hormone
d)
nonsteroid hormone
68.
Ductless gland that secretes one or more hormones into the bloodstream.
a)
endocrine system
b)
exocrine system
c)
adrenal glands
d)
endocrine gland
69.
Hormone released by the parathyroid glands that regulates blood calcium levels.
a)
steroid hormone
b)
parathyroid gland
c)
nonsteroid hormone
d)
parathyroid hormone
70.
External portion of the adrenal gland; its primary hormones, aldosterone and cortisol, influence inflammation, metabolism, interstitial fluid volume, and other functions.
a)
adrenal glands
b)
adrenal medulla
c)
adrenal cortex
d)
cortex
71.
A chemical messenger molecule secreted by an endocrine gland or cell into the bloodstream that has effects on specific target cells throughout the body.
a)
cortex
b)
thyroxine
c)
hormone
d)
histamine
72.
Organ located behind the stomach; secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into the small intestine and the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.
a)
medulla
b)
pancreas
c)
glucagon
d)
insulin
73.
A hormone secreted by the pineal gland that seems to synchronize our body's daily rhythms and may induce sleep.
a)
medulla
b)
insulin
c)
calcitonin
d)
melatonin
74.
Interior portion of the adrenal gland; produces epinephrine and norepinepthrine.
a)
adrenal medulla
b)
adrenal cortex
c)
adrenal glands
d)
medulla
75.
Involves an overactive thyroid gland and hypersecretion of thyroid hormone and can create hyperactivity, nervousness, agitation, and weight loss.
a)
hypothalamus
b)
hypothyroidism
c)
hyperthyroidism
d)
thyroxine
76.
Refers to underactivity of the thyroid gland which can slow body growth, alter brain development, delay puberty and cause edema, lethargy, weight gain, and low body temperature; treated with thyroxine pills.
a)
hypothalamus
b)
thyroxine
c)
hyperthyroidism
d)
hypothyroidism
77.
Hormone released by the thyroid glands that promotes a decrease in blood calcium levels.
a)
cortisol
b)
calcitonin
c)
glucagon
d)
melatonin
78.
The name for the specific cell that each hormone will individually regulate.
a)
target cell
b)
cortisol
c)
cortex
d)
pancreas
79.
Hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium reabsorption.
a)
epinephrine
b)
histamine
c)
aldosterone
d)
hormone
80.
An endocrine gland, located in the neck, that produces the hormones thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin.
a)
thyroid gland
b)
thyroxine
c)
parathyroid gland
d)
thymus gland
81.
Specialized epithelial tissue that secretes a product directly into a hollow organ or duct.
a)
exocrine gland
b)
thyroid gland
c)
endocrine gland
d)
pineal gland
82.
Hormone formed by alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas; raises the glucose level of blood by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen.
a)
pancreas
b)
hormone
c)
histamine
d)
glucagon
83.
Hormone that is structurally related to proteins and are lipid insoluble.
a)
steroid hormone
b)
parathyroid hormone
c)
nonsteroid hormone
d)
norepinephrine
84.
What is this gland?
a)
Pancreas
b)
Pituitary
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Thyroid
85.
What is glucagon's major role in the body?
a)
to raise blood sugar
b)
to lower blood sugar
c)
to receive signals from the pituitary
86.
What do parathyroids regulate in the body?
a)
Growth hormone
b)
Calcium
c)
Antidiuretic
87.
what does endocrine mean?
a)
Secretes outside the body
b)
Hormones
c)
Secretes inside and outside the body
d)
Secretes inside the body
88.
What does Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) do?
a)
stimulates growth in gonads
b)
stimulates the production of eggs and sperm 
c)
stimulates milk production 
d)
stimulates thyroid
89.

What gland produces Prolactin?

a)

anterior pituitary

b)

posterior pituitary

c)

thyroid

d)

adrenals

90.

Which of the following are produced from the thyroid?

a)

calcitonin

b)

parathyroid hormone

c)

oxytocin

d)

aldosterone

91.

Which of the following diseases results in uncontrollable spasms due to hypocalcemia?

a)

tetany

b)

Grave's disease

c)

myxedema

d)

Cushing's syndrome

92.

Which of the following best describes someone with gigantism?

a)

50 year old with an elevated growth hormone level

b)

60 year old with increased blood pressure, edema, and low potassium

c)

6 year old with an elevated growth hormone level

d)

3 year old with a decreased level of thyroxine

93.

Which of the following is caused by a lack of iodine:

a)

tetany

b)

goiter

c)

diabetes insipidus

d)

Parkinson's disease

94.

Which patient would most likely experience diabetes insipidus:

a)

a 16 year old male who had an autoimmune response that destroyed his pancreas

b)

a 12 year old male who has very low levels of ADH

c)

a 54 year old female who had a thyroidectomy

d)

a 72 year old female who had her ovaries removed

95.

This hormone produced by your adrenal glands is responsible for your ability to react to long term stress.

a)

epinephrine

b)

cortisol

c)

prolactin

d)

aldosterone

96.

An increased level of thyroxine would cause which of the following:

a)

myxedema

b)

Grave's disease

c)

Addison's disease

d)

Cretinism

97.

Increased level of Growth Hormone after long bone growth development has ceased leads to which of the following:

a)

tetany

b)

gigantism

c)

acromegaly

d)

hirsutism

98.

If a baby is born with a poorly functioning thyroid gland, which of the following may occur:

a)

cretinism

b)

Cushing's syndrome

c)

hyperaldosteronism

d)

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

99.

A young patient begins to lose weight and complains of constantly being thirsty. When assessed, the nurse completes a blood glucose analysis with a glucometer. The result is 329 mg/dL (elevated):

a)

diabetes insipidus

b)

diabetes mellitus

c)

Addison’s disease

d)

hyperaldosteronism

100.

A middle aged female presents with a rounded face and a diffuse fatty deposit located on her upper back. The change occurred over the past two years and she had stated that she had not changed her diet or decreased her activity at all.

a)

Addison’s disease

b)

Cushing’s syndrome

c)

hyperaldosteronism

d)

Grave’s disease

101.

A middle aged male presents with a complaint of feeling “burnt out”. He states he no longer has motivation or energy and gets lightheaded at times. He has hyperpigmentation (see photo). While checking his blood pressure the nurse determines that the patient has hypotension (low blood pressure).

a)

Addison’s disease

b)

tetany

c)

diabetes insipidus

d)

cretinism

102.

Which of the following is a glucocorticoid:

a)

aldosterone

b)

cortisol

c)

PTH

d)

ADH

103.

The beta cells of the pancreas are stimulated during hyperglycemia to produce:

a)

glucagon

b)

insulin

c)

calcitonin

d)

PTH

104.

Which of the following terms means excessive hair growth:

a)

exophthalmos

b)

myxedema

c)

hirsutism

d)

diuresis

105.

Which of the following terms means to break down glycogen into glucose:

a)

glucosuria

b)

glucagon

c)

gluconeogenesis

d)

glycogenolysis

106.

Where is Angiotensin Converting Enzyme located:

a)

kidneys

b)

liver

c)

lungs

d)

adrenal glands

107.

Which of the following is the storage form of glucose:

a)

glycogen

b)

glucagon

c)

gluconeogenesis

d)

glycogenolysis

108.

Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the anterior pituitary gland:

a)

TSH

b)

ACTH

c)

ADH

d)

FSH

109.

Which of the following is an example of a tropic hormone:

a)

T4

b)

ADH

c)

ACTH

d)

Prl

110.

Which of the following means low blood volume:

a)

hyperglycemia

b)

hypocalcemia

c)

hypovolemia

d)

hypertension

111.
The gland that produces thymosin
a)
Thyroid Gland
b)
Parathyroid Glands
c)
Thymus Gland
d)
None of These
112.
The gland that produces melatonin
a)
Pineal Gland
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Pituitary Gland
d)
Pancrease
113.
The glands that produces testosterone
a)
Testis
b)
Ovaries
c)
Both of These
d)
Neither of These
114.
The glands that produce steroids and catecholamines
a)
Testis
b)
Adrenal Glands
c)
Ovaries
d)
Parathyroid Glands
115.
The producer of posterior pituitary hormones
a)
Hypothalamus
b)
Pineal Gland
c)
Pituitary Gland
d)
None of These
116.
The gland that produces insulin and glucagon
a)
Pancreas
b)
Adrenal Glands
c)
Thymus Gland
d)
Hypothalamus
117.
The glands that act as antagonists to the thyroid gland
a)
Thyroid
b)
Parathyroid
c)
Thymus
d)
Hypothalamus
118.
The gland that has both glandular and nervous tissue associated with it
a)
Pituitary Gland
b)
Pineal Gland
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
None of These
119.
The gland that is the major producer of female hormones
a)
Testis
b)
Ovaries
c)
Pancreas
d)
Thyroid
120.
The gland that is primarily responsible for body metabolism
a)
Thyroid Gland
b)
Parathyroid Glands
c)
Pituitary Gland
d)
Thymus Gland
121.
Which of the following is NOT one of the major processes controlled by hormones: 
a)
body coordination
b)
mobilizing body defenses against stressors
c)
maintaining electrolyte balance
d)
growth and development
122.
Tropic hormones stimulate:
a)
other endocrine glands
b)
nervous tissues
c)
pineal gland
d)
thymus gland
123.
Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adulthood leads to:
a)
dwarfism
b)
acromegaly
c)
giantism
d)
cretinism
124.
Which of the following is NOT an anterior pituitary hormone?
a)
prolactin
b)
adrenocorticotropic hormone
c)
follicle-stimulating hormone
d)
antidiuretic hormone
125.
The hormone that triggers ovulation of an egg from the female ovary is:
a)
luteinizing hormone
b)
prolactin
c)
follicle-stimulating hormone
d)
progesterone
126.
Hormone concentrations are USUALLY regulated by:
a)
neurological control
b)
hypothalmic control
c)
positive feedback mechanisms
d)
negative feedback mechanisms
127.
Which of the  following is  NOT typical of the  changes that follow hormone binding:
a)
cellular mutations occur
b)
plasma membrane permeability changes
c)
enzymes are activated or inactivated
d)
proteins are synthesized in the cell
128.
In men, luteinizing hormone is called:
a)
adrenocorticotropic hormone
b)
androgen
c)
interstitial  cell-stimulating hormone
d)
none of these
129.
An enlargement of the thyroid is called:
a)
goiter
b)
acromegaly
c)
cretinism
d)
myxedema
130.
Which of the following is NOT a function of oxytocin:
a)
stimulation of menstruation
b)
stimulation of uterine contractions
c)
stimulation of breast milk ejection
d)
none of these
131.
Hyposecretion of thyroxine in childhood leads to:
a)
dwarfism
b)
cretinism
c)
myxedema
d)
acromegaly
132.
Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone leads to:
a)
Graves' Disease
b)
Cushing's Disease
c)
Addison's Disease
d)
Diabetes Insipidus
133.
The element necessary for thyroid function is:
a)
sodium
b)
potassium
c)
iodine
d)
all of these
134.
The enzyme that is produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops and that causes the release of aldosterone is
a)
renin
b)
cortisone
c)
cortisol
d)
angiotensin
135.
The glucocorticoids do all of the  following EXCEPT:
a)
increase blood glucose levels
b)
decrease edema
c)
none of these
d)
regulate salt content of the blood
136.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Cushing's syndrome?
a)
moon face
b)
bronze skin tones
c)
buffalo hump
d)
water retention
137.
Hyposecretion of all the adrenal cortex hormones leads to:
a)
Addison's Disease
b)
Graves' Disease
c)
Cushing's Disease
d)
Hashimoto's Disease
138.
Insulin has a:
a)
hyperglycemic effect
b)
hypoglycemic effect
c)
neurologic effect
d)
tropic effect
139.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of diabetes mellitus: 
a)
polyuria
b)
acidosis
c)
none of these
d)
moon face
140.
The cells in the testes that produce testosterone are called:
a)
interstitial cells
b)
alpha cells
c)
beta cells
d)
stem cells
141.
The pineal gland produces:
a)
renin
b)
estradiol
c)
glucagon
d)
melatonin
142.
Estrogens do all of the  following EXCEPT:
a)
stimulate the development of secondary sex characteristics in females
b)
stimulate growth of facial hair
c)
stimulate menstruation
d)
prepare the uterus to receive a fertilized egg
143.
The hormone that appears to help regulate our sleep cycles is:
a)
melatonin
b)
thymosin
c)
progesterone
d)
testosterone
144.
The hormone responsible for T cell maturation is:
a)
thymosin
b)
melatonin
c)
progesterone
d)
thryroxine
145.
Which of the  following is NOT produced by the  hypothalamus:
a)
inhibiting hormones 
b)
releasing hormones
c)
thyroid-stimulating hormone
d)
oxytocin
146.
Insulin
a)
beta cells
b)
alpha cells
c)
parathyroids
d)
adrenal cortex
147.
Melatonin
a)
thymus
b)
pineal
c)
posterior pituitary
d)
anterior pituitary
148.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
a)
anterior pituitary
b)
posterior pituitary
c)
pituitary gland
d)
none of these
149.
Glucagon
a)
alpha cells
b)
beta cells
c)
stem cells
d)
all of these
150.
Thymosin
a)
Thyroid gland
b)
Parathyroid glands
c)
Thymus gland
d)
Pancreas
151.
Growth hormone
a)
anterior pituitary
b)
posterior pituitary
c)
hypothalamus
d)
pineal gland
152.
Antidiuretic hormone
a)
Ovary
b)
Testis
c)
Adrenal gland
d)
Pancreas
153.
Cortisone
a)
posterior pituitary
b)
anterior pituitary
c)
adrenal cortex
d)
none of these
154.
Glucocorticoids
a)
adrenal cortex
b)
thymus
c)
pancreas
d)
none of these
155.
Human chorionic gonadotropin
a)
placenta
b)
ovaries
c)
testis
d)
pituitary gland

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