Endocrine QuizVersión en línea Take the quiz! por Isabella 1 Which gland is known as the "master gland" because it regulates other glands? Choose one or more answers a Pituitary gland b Thyroid gland c Ovaries 2 What hormone lowers blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake into cells? a TSH b Insulin c GH 3 What is the main function of cortisol, a hormone released by the adrenal cortex? a Helps the body regulate water uptake within cells. b Helps the body respond to stress by increasing blood glucose levels and reducing inflammation. c Helps the body regulate response to low blood sugar after lack of nutrition. 4 Which hormone is responsible for uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding? a T4 b PTH c Oxytocin 5 What hormone does the parathyroid gland secrete to regulate calcium levels in the blood? Choose one or more answers a PTH b glucagon c testosterone 6 Which hormone is secreted in response to low blood sugar levels and acts to raise glucose levels? a glucagon b insulin c ADH 7 What gland produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles? a Kidneys b Testes c Pineal gland 8 What is the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), secreted by the posterior pituitary gland? a Regulates blood sugar within the cells. b Promotes water retention by the kidneys to maintain hydration. c Helps maintain body temperature when the body is fighting an infection. 9 Which gland produces thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), which regulate metabolism and energy? Choose one or more answers a Thyroid b Pineal Gland c Thymus 10 What triggers the adrenal medulla to release epinephrine? Choose one or more answers a Sympathetic nervous system activation during the fight-or-flight response. b Going to sleep after a workout. c Parasympathetic nervous system activation during rest and digest response.
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