10 Questions
Which of the following are functions of the endocrine system?
All of the above
Which of the following is a condition representing underactive thyroid?
Hypothyroidism
Which of the following does not affect the amount of hormone circulating at one time?
Presence of target cells
Which of the following hormones is not derived from cholesterol?
Prostaglandin
Why do steroid hormones have a longer half-life than other hormones?
Because they are bound to carriers
Epinephrine belongs to which group of hormone?
A tyrosine amine hormone
Most peptide hormones are easily transported in the blood plasma because:
They are water soluble
Which of the following is a large glycoprotein?
Follicle-stimulating hormone
What hormone is involved in the positive feedback cycle of child birth?
Oxytocin
Which of the following is a mechanism of stimulating hormone release?
All of the above are mechanisms of stimulating hormone release
Test your knowledge on the endocrine system and hormones by answering questions related to functions of the endocrine system, underactive thyroid, factors affecting hormone circulation, hormone derivation, hormone half-life, and hormone classification.
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