Endocrine System Quiz
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Which hormone biosynthesis is associated with the Zona Glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?

  • Insulin
  • Aldosterone (correct)
  • Cortisol
  • Epinephrine
  • Which gland is under the control of the HPA-Axis?

  • Pituitary Gland
  • Adrenal Cortex (correct)
  • Pancreas
  • Thyroid
  • Which disease is characterized by a primary adrenal insufficiency?

  • Addison’s Disease (correct)
  • Cushing’s Syndrome
  • Acromegaly
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Which drug is used in the treatment of hyperadrenal diseases by acting on the Zona Glomerulosa?

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

    Which stimulus directly triggers hormone release through the nervous system?

    <p>Neural Stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for the release of oxytocin and vasopressin?

    <p>Posterior Pituitary Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones are characterized by a diverse chemical structure?

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

    Which hormone exerts immunosuppressive effects?

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

    Which drug is used in the diagnosis of HPA defects?

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

    Which part of the endocrine system is responsible for the regulation of hormone release through blood-borne substances?

    <p>Humoral Stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone biosynthesis is associated with the Zona Glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?

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

    Which disease is characterized by a primary adrenal insufficiency?

    <p>Addison's Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is under the control of the HPA-Axis?

    <p>Adrenal Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the endocrine system is responsible for the regulation of hormone release through blood-borne substances?

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

    Which drug is used in the diagnosis of HPA defects?

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

    Which hormone exerts immunosuppressive effects?

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

    Which drug is used in the treatment of hyperadrenal diseases by acting on the Zona Glomerulosa?

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

    Which type of hormones are characterized by a diverse chemical structure?

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

    Which stimulus directly triggers hormone release through the nervous system?

    <p>Neural Stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for the release of oxytocin and vasopressin?

    <p>Posterior Pituitary Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone biosynthesis is associated with the Zona Glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?

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

    Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for the release of oxytocin and vasopressin?

    <p>Posterior Pituitary Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stimulus directly triggers hormone release through the nervous system?

    <p>Neural Stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used in the treatment of hyperadrenal diseases by acting on the Zona Glomerulosa?

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

    Which type of hormones are characterized by a diverse chemical structure?

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

    Which gland is under the control of the HPA-Axis?

    <p>Adrenal Cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone exerts immunosuppressive effects?

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

    Which disease is characterized by a primary adrenal insufficiency?

    <p>Addison’s Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used in the diagnosis of HPA defects?

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

    Which hormone biosynthesis is associated with the Zona Glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?

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

    Which hormone biosynthesis is associated with the Zona Glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?

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

    Which hormone exerts immunosuppressive effects?

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

    Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for the release of oxytocin and vasopressin?

    <p>Posterior pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is under the control of the HPA-Axis?

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

    Which drug is used in the diagnosis of HPA defects?

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

    Which disease is characterized by a primary adrenal insufficiency?

    <p>Addison's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones are characterized by a diverse chemical structure?

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

    Which stimulus directly triggers hormone release through the nervous system?

    <p>Neural stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used in the treatment of hyperadrenal diseases by acting on the Zona Glomerulosa?

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

    Which hormone biosynthesis is associated with the Zona Glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?

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

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