Module
10 quiz
• Question
1
Besides
the major endocrine glands, there are other organs that secrete hormones such
as the skin, kidney, and stomach?
Answers: True
False
• Question
2
Which
statement is NOT true regarding the adrenal glands?
Answers: A.
Located on the superior portion of the
kidneys
B.
Produces various sex hormones, such as DHEA
C.
Secretion of adrenal glands are directly
influenced by growth hormone
D.
Imbalances of certain hormones secreted by
the adrenal glands can lead to Addison’s and Cushing’s disease
• Question
3
Which
endocrine hormone is associated with decreasing the blood calcium levels in the
body?
Answers:
A.
Calcitonin
B.
Parathyroid hormone
C.
Prolactin
D.
Aldosterone
• Question
4
What
statement is NOT true regarding hypothyroidism and the thyroid gland?
Answers: A.
An individual will have symptoms of weight
gain, dry skin and fatigue
B.
There will be decrease levels of thyroid
stimulating hormone (TSH)
C.
Iodine is vital to the function of the
thyroid hormone
D.
In some cases of hypothyroidism, a goiter
can result
• Question
5
Which
statement is NOT true regarding the endocrine system?
Answers: A.
The majority of hormones are set up on a
negative feedback loop to maintain homeostasis levels of the hormone
B.
Both antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and
aldosterone will influence the overall water volume in the body
C.
Too much secretion of growth hormone (GH)
can lead to Addison’s disease
D.
Over secretion of insulin can lead to a
hypoglycemic state
• Question
6
Which
choice listed is true regarding the endocrine system?
Answers:
A.
The parathyroid hormone will ultimately
increase blood calcium levels
B.
The posterior pituitary produces hormones
that influence body metabolism
C.
The pancreas only produces and secretes the
hormone insulin
D.
The parathyroid gland is located in the
brain
• Question
7
Which
endocrine hormone is associated with directly decreasing blood sugar levels?
Answers: A.
Prolactin
B.
Thyroid hormone
C.
Insulin
D.
Glucagon
• Question
8
Which
statement is NOT true regarding antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Answers:
A.
ADH stimulates the release of prolactin
secretion too
B.
ADH is stored in the posterior pituitary
C.
ADH will be secreted if the body is
dehydrated
D.
ADH ultimately influences the kidneys to
absorb more water increasing the body’s overall water retention
• Question
9
Which
endocrine gland is associated with and directly responsible for increasing
and/or decreasing blood sugar levels?
Answers: A.
Thymus gland
B.
Thyroid gland
C.
Pancreas
D.
Adrenal glands
• Question
10
Which
endocrine hormone is associated with influencing an individual’s circadian
rhythm (sleep/wake cycle)?
Answers: A.
Cortisol
B.
Prolactin
C.
Aldosterone
D.
Melatonin
• Question
11
Which
endocrine hormone is associated with prescription medications that are used to
suppress the immune system and have anti-inflammation properties?
Answers: A.
Aldosterone
B.
Glucagon
C.
Cortisol
D.
Melatonin
• Question
12
Which
statement is true regarding blood calcium levels and the endocrine system?
Answers:
A.
Parathyroid hormone will increase the
production of vitamin d and absorption of calcium within the gastrointestinal
tract
B.
Calcitonin will increase the activity of
osteoclasts
C.
Parathyroid hormone is produced and
secreted by the thyroid gland
D.
Calcitonin, parathyroid hormone and
aldosterone all have a direct impact on blood calcium levels
• Question
13
Which
statement is NOT true regarding endocrine system disorders?
Answers: A.
Hypothryoidism will have an increase of
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion
B.
Diabetes type 1 results from over secretion
of insulin and cellular resistance to insulin
C.
Excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH)
in children can lead to gigantism
D.
Decrease levels of iodine in the body can
lead to goiter and hypothyroidism
• Question
14
Which
statement is true regarding the endocrine system?
Answers: A.
The pineal gland is located in the lower
neck region of the body
B.
Both male and female gonads are influenced
by luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
C.
The thyroid only produces and secretes out
hormones that influence the body’s metabolism
D.
The pancreas produces and secretes insulin
and aldosterone
• Question
15
Which
endocrine gland is associated with and directly responsible for producing
hormones such as cortisol that influence the body’s stress response?
A.
Adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands
B.
Pancreas
C.
Thyroid gland
D.
Adrenal medulla of the adrenal glands
