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Hormones and Their Functions

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a hormone?

a)

A protein in the blood

b)

A nerve signal

c)

A chemical messenger produced by glands

d)

A type of enzyme

2.

Which gland produces insulin?

a)

Liver

b)

Pancreas

c)

Adrenal

d)

Thyroid

3.

What is the main function of insulin?

a)

Raise heart rate

b)

Regulate blood glucose levels

c)

Control sleep cycles

d)

Break down protein

4.

Where is testosterone produced?

a)

Brain

b)

Adrenal glands

c)

Testes

d)

Pituitary gland

5.

Which hormone is responsible for female reproductive development?

a)

Testosterone

b)

Adrenaline

c)

Oestrogen

d)

Glucagon

6.

What effect does adrenaline have on breathing rate?

a)

No change

b)

Slows it down

c)

Increases it

d)

Stops it

7.

Which hormone causes increased heart rate and energy availability in emergencies?

a)

Glucagon

b)

Cortisol

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Insulin

8.

What happens to pupils under the effect of adrenaline?

a)

They shrink

b)

They close completely

c)

They dilate

d)

They turn red

9.

How do hormones recognize their target cells?

a)

Blood pressure

b)

Enzymes

c)

Specific receptors

10.

Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?

a)

More hormone is released when needed

b)

Increased hormone level leads to reduced production

c)

Hormone production continues forever

d)

Hormones randomly affect cells

11.

What does the thyroid gland control?

a)

Fight or flight

b)

Water balance

c)

Metabolic rate

d)

Blood pressure

12.

Which hormone prepares the body for childbirth through positive feedback?

a)

Estrogen

b)

Oxytocin

c)

Progesterone

d)

Cortisol

13.

Which statement best describes hormone action speed compared to the nervous system?

a)

Hormones act instantly

b)

Hormones act slower but longer

c)

Hormones only affect mood

d)

Nervous system effects last longer

14.

What is the function of progesterone?

a)

Increase muscle mass

b)

Regulate menstrual cycle

c)

Stimulate insulin release

d)

Control breathing

15.

Which gland is known as the "master gland"?

a)

Adrenal gland

b)

Thyroid gland

c)

Pituitary gland

d)

Pancreas

16.

Hormones are transported in the bloodstream.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Insulin increases blood glucose levels.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Adrenaline decreases pulse rate.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Hormones only affect the reproductive system.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Target cells have receptors for specific hormones.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Adrenaline acts both quickly and for a short duration.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Oestrogen is produced in the pancreas.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Feedback mechanisms help regulate hormone levels.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

All cells in the body respond to all hormones.

a)

True

b)

False