10 Questions
Which of the following is the primary function of oxytocin?
Causing uterine contractions and milk letdown
What is the main cause of a thyroid goiter?
Lack of iodine in the diet
Which of the following is the primary function of insulin?
Signaling the liver and muscles to take up glucose from the bloodstream
What is the main cause of type I diabetes mellitus?
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
What is the primary symptom that could be used to diagnose a patient with hyperthyroidism?
Increased heart rate and body temperature
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?
The posterior pituitary gland receives hormones from the hypothalamus and stores them for later release into the bloodstream.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
ADH promotes the reabsorption of water in the kidneys, leading to the production of concentrated urine.
Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels by stimulating the uptake of glucose into cells?
Insulin
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin results in which of the following conditions?
Decreased cellular uptake of glucose, leading to hyperglycemia.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the alpha cells in the pancreatic islets?
Alpha cells produce glucagon, which raises blood glucose levels.
Test your knowledge on the endocrine system by describing how hormones are specific to target cells, differentiating between protein and steroid hormones, and understanding the role of the hypothalamus in regulating the anterior and posterior pituitary. Explore key concepts for various hormones including antidiuretic, oxytocin, Thyroid releasing hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroxine, insulin, and glucagon.
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