WorksheetsEndocrine System Nursing Exam Questions
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which endocrine gland is responsible for regulating metabolism and energy production in the body?
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
Pituitary gland
Which hormone is produced by the pancreas and regulates blood sugar levels by promoting glucose uptake by cells?
Insulin
Glucagon
Cortisol
Sterone
What condition results from an excess of growth hormone (GH) in adults?
Gigantism
Acromegaly
Dwarfism
Cushing syndrome
Which hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood?
Prolactin
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Insulin
Thyroxine (T4)
Which gland is known as the “Master Gland”?
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Pineal gland
Thyroid gland
Which hormone promotes water reabsorption in kidneys and increases blood pressure?
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Thyroxine (T4)
Epinephrine
Which disorder involves high blood glucose due to inadequate insulin production or use?
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
Cushing syndrome
What is the main function of the adrenal medulla?
Regulate metabolism
Regulate blood pressure
Produce sex hormones
Release stress hormones
Which hormone stimulates milk production?
Prolactin
Oxytocin
Estrogen
Progesterone
What condition results from low ADH, causing excessive urination and thirst?
Addison’s disease
Cushing syndrome
Diabetes insipidus
Hyperthyroidism
Which gland produces melatonin, regulating sleep-wake cycles?
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Pineal gland
Pituitary gland
Which hormone stimulates ovarian follicle growth in females and sperm production in males?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Progesterone
Testosterone
Which condition involves overproduction of cortisol from the adrenal glands?
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Cushing syndrome
Addison’s disease
Which hormone mediates the body’s stress response (fight or flight)?
Thyroxine (T4)
Prolactin
What is the main function of the thymus gland?
Regulate blood pressure
Regulate calcium levels
Produce insulin
Develop immune cells
Which hormone causes uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Oxytocin
Prolactin
Which condition involves low thyroid hormone production, causing fatigue and weight gain?
Hyperthyroidism
Cushing syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Addison’s disease
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
Regulate blood pressure
Regulate calcium levels
Produce sex hormones
Release stress hormones
Which hormone triggers ovulation during the menstrual cycle?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Progesterone
Estrogen
What is the function of the adrenal medulla?
Regulate metabolism
Regulate blood pressure
Produce sex hormones
Release stress hormones
Which hormone develops male secondary sexual characteristics?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Prolactin
Which gland, located below the Adam’s apple, regulates metabolism?
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Which hormone increases heart rate and blood pressure during stress?
Insulin
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Thyroxine (T4)
What is the main function of the parathyroid glands?
Regulate blood pressure
Regulate calcium levels
Produce insulin
Release stress hormones
Which hormone is produced by the ovaries and regulates menstrual cycle and female traits?
Estrogen
Progesterone
LH
Prolactin
