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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stimulus directly triggers hormone release through the nervous system?

<p>Neural Stimuli (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which hormone exerts immunosuppressive effects?

<p>Cortisol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is used in the diagnosis of HPA defects?

<p>Metyrapone (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aldosterone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by a primary adrenal insufficiency?

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

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

<p>Adrenal Gland (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is used in the diagnosis of HPA defects?

<p>Metyrapone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone exerts immunosuppressive effects?

<p>Cortisol (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which stimulus directly triggers hormone release through the nervous system?

<p>Neural Stimuli (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aldosterone (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stimulus directly triggers hormone release through the nervous system?

<p>Neural Stimuli (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which hormone exerts immunosuppressive effects?

<p>Cortisol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by a primary adrenal insufficiency?

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

Which drug is used in the diagnosis of HPA defects?

<p>Metyrapone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aldosterone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aldosterone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone exerts immunosuppressive effects?

<p>Cortisol (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which drug is used in the diagnosis of HPA defects?

<p>Metyrapone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by a primary adrenal insufficiency?

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

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

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

Which stimulus directly triggers hormone release through the nervous system?

<p>Neural stimuli (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aldosterone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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