Endocrine Glands and Hormones Quiz
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Endocrine Glands and Hormones Quiz

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What is the primary function of oxytocin?

  • Stimulation of uterine contraction and milk let-down reflex (correct)
  • Regulation of metabolism
  • Regulation of thyroid gland
  • Stimulation of muscle growth
  • Which hormone regulates water retention in the body?

  • Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) (correct)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  • What is the main action of growth hormone?

  • Regulation of thyroid gland
  • Regulation of metabolism
  • Promotion of bone and muscle growth (correct)
  • Stimulation of milk production
  • Which gland releases hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary?

    <p>Hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of prolactin?

    <p>Stimulation of milk production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone regulates the adrenal cortex?

    <p>Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary class of hormones released by the hypothalamus?

    <p>Amino acid-based</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the milk 'let-down' reflex?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the anterior pituitary?

    <p>Releasing hormones that regulate other endocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is stimulated by the hypothalamus in response to uterine stretching and/or suckling of a baby?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?

    <p>Stimulating the thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is regulated by the hypothalamus in response to water/salt imbalance?

    <p>Antidiuretic hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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