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Endocrine System Function Quiz
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Endocrine System Function Quiz

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Which type of endocrine stimulation involves the release of hormones in response to changing blood levels of certain ions or nutrients?

  • Humoral stimulation (correct)
  • Nervous system stimulation
  • Neural stimulation
  • Hormonal stimulation
  • Which hormone is responsible for decreasing urine production?

  • Adrenaline
  • Thyroid hormone
  • Antidiuretic hormone (correct)
  • Oxytocin
  • Which part of the pituitary gland is smaller and has a neural composition?

  • Primary plexus
  • Anterior pituitary
  • Secondary plexus
  • Posterior pituitary (correct)
  • Which type of hormone can diffuse across the target cell membrane?

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

    Which type of cellular response decreases the sensitivity of the target cell to a hormone?

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

    Which type of endocrine stimulation involves the release of hormones in response to neural input?

    <p>Nervous system stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for emotional bonding and uterine contractions during childbirth?

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

    Which type of cellular response increases the sensitivity of the target cell to a hormone?

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

    Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?

    <p>Pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormone can diffuse across the target cell membrane due to its lipid-soluble nature?

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

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