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Which gland is responsible for the production of insulin?
Which gland is responsible for the production of insulin?
- Adrenal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Thyroid gland
- Pancreas (correct)
Which type of hormone acts on nearby cells and does not need to travel through the blood?
Which type of hormone acts on nearby cells and does not need to travel through the blood?
- Endocrine
- Exocrine
- Autocrine
- Paracrine (correct)
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
- Regulation of blood sugar levels
- Synthesis of sex hormones (correct)
- Maintenance of electrolyte balance
- Production of adrenaline
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' due to its role in regulating other endocrine glands?
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' due to its role in regulating other endocrine glands?
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?
What is the function of insulin in the endocrine system?
What is the function of insulin in the endocrine system?
What type of hormones have high molecular weight and cannot diffuse through the cell membrane of target cells?
What type of hormones have high molecular weight and cannot diffuse through the cell membrane of target cells?
Which hormones diffuse freely into the cell membrane and bind with cytosolic or nuclear receptors?
Which hormones diffuse freely into the cell membrane and bind with cytosolic or nuclear receptors?
Which gland is constantly deactivated by the liver and excreted by the kidney?
Which gland is constantly deactivated by the liver and excreted by the kidney?
What type of hormones affect only target cells with specific receptors and then initiate specific cell functions or activities?
What type of hormones affect only target cells with specific receptors and then initiate specific cell functions or activities?
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex primarily secretes the mineralocorticoid aldosterone?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex primarily secretes the mineralocorticoid aldosterone?
Which of the following hormones is primarily secreted by the adrenal medulla?
Which of the following hormones is primarily secreted by the adrenal medulla?
What is the nickname given to the pituitary gland due to its regulatory role over other endocrine glands?
What is the nickname given to the pituitary gland due to its regulatory role over other endocrine glands?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating anterior pituitary function by secreting releasing hormones into the pituitary portal circulation?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating anterior pituitary function by secreting releasing hormones into the pituitary portal circulation?
What is a common symptom of hyperfunction of prolactin in adults?
What is a common symptom of hyperfunction of prolactin in adults?
Which hormone is associated with hypofunction causing 'Hyperpigmentation' characterized by bronzing of the skin?
Which hormone is associated with hypofunction causing 'Hyperpigmentation' characterized by bronzing of the skin?
What condition arises from hypofunction of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and leads to extreme water loss and dehydration?
What condition arises from hypofunction of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and leads to extreme water loss and dehydration?
'Acromegaly', a condition characterized by several physical changes, results from hyperfunction of which hormone?
'Acromegaly', a condition characterized by several physical changes, results from hyperfunction of which hormone?
What is a characteristic symptom associated with hyperfunction of Adrenals?
What is a characteristic symptom associated with hyperfunction of Adrenals?
