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Endocrine System Nursing Exam Questions

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which endocrine gland is responsible for regulating metabolism and energy production in the body?

a)

Thyroid gland

b)

Adrenal gland

c)

Pancreas

d)

Pituitary gland

2.

Which hormone is produced by the pancreas and regulates blood sugar levels by promoting glucose uptake by cells?

a)

Insulin

b)

Glucagon

c)

Cortisol

d)

Sterone

3.

What condition results from an excess of growth hormone (GH) in adults?

a)

Gigantism

b)

Acromegaly

c)

Dwarfism

d)

Cushing syndrome

4.

Which hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood?

a)

Prolactin

b)

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

c)

Insulin

d)

Thyroxine (T4)

5.

Which gland is known as the “Master Gland”?

a)

Adrenal gland

b)

Pituitary gland

c)

Pineal gland

d)

Thyroid gland

6.

Which hormone promotes water reabsorption in kidneys and increases blood pressure?

a)

Aldosterone

b)

Cortisol

c)

Thyroxine (T4)

d)

Epinephrine

7.

Which disorder involves high blood glucose due to inadequate insulin production or use?

a)

Hyperthyroidism

b)

Hypothyroidism

c)

Diabetes mellitus

d)

Cushing syndrome

8.

What is the main function of the adrenal medulla?

a)

Regulate metabolism

b)

Regulate blood pressure

c)

Produce sex hormones

d)

Release stress hormones

9.

Which hormone stimulates milk production?

a)

Prolactin

b)

Oxytocin

c)

Estrogen

d)

Progesterone

10.

What condition results from low ADH, causing excessive urination and thirst?

a)

Addison’s disease

b)

Cushing syndrome

c)

Diabetes insipidus

d)

Hyperthyroidism

11.

Which gland produces melatonin, regulating sleep-wake cycles?

a)

Adrenal gland

b)

Thyroid gland

c)

Pineal gland

d)

Pituitary gland

12.

Which hormone stimulates ovarian follicle growth in females and sperm production in males?

a)

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

b)

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

c)

Progesterone

d)

Testosterone

13.

Which condition involves overproduction of cortisol from the adrenal glands?

a)

Hypothyroidism

b)

Hyperthyroidism

c)

Cushing syndrome

d)

Addison’s disease

14.

Which hormone mediates the body’s stress response (fight or flight)?

a)

Thyroxine (T4)

b)

Prolactin

15.

What is the main function of the thymus gland?

a)

Regulate blood pressure

b)

Regulate calcium levels

c)

Produce insulin

d)

Develop immune cells

16.

Which hormone causes uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection?

a)

Estrogen

b)

Progesterone

c)

Oxytocin

d)

Prolactin

17.

Which condition involves low thyroid hormone production, causing fatigue and weight gain?

a)

Hyperthyroidism

b)

Cushing syndrome

c)

Hypothyroidism

d)

Addison’s disease

18.

What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?

a)

Regulate blood pressure

b)

Regulate calcium levels

c)

Produce sex hormones

d)

Release stress hormones

19.

Which hormone triggers ovulation during the menstrual cycle?

a)

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

b)

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

c)

Progesterone

d)

Estrogen

20.

What is the function of the adrenal medulla?

a)

Regulate metabolism

b)

Regulate blood pressure

c)

Produce sex hormones

d)

Release stress hormones

21.

Which hormone develops male secondary sexual characteristics?

a)

Estrogen

b)

Progesterone

c)

Testosterone

d)

Prolactin

22.

Which gland, located below the Adam’s apple, regulates metabolism?

a)

Adrenal gland

b)

Thyroid gland

c)

Parathyroid gland

d)

Pituitary gland

23.

Which hormone increases heart rate and blood pressure during stress?

a)

Insulin

b)

Cortisol

c)

Aldosterone

d)

Thyroxine (T4)

24.

What is the main function of the parathyroid glands?

a)

Regulate blood pressure

b)

Regulate calcium levels

c)

Produce insulin

d)

Release stress hormones

25.

Which hormone is produced by the ovaries and regulates menstrual cycle and female traits?

a)

Estrogen

b)

Progesterone

c)

LH

d)

Prolactin