Endocrine System Quiz

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What is the function of the adrenal glands?

  • Produce insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels
  • Produce hormones that control the body's growth and development
  • Regulate calcium levels in the blood
  • Produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol to help regulate metabolism and respond to stress (correct)

Where is the hypothalamus located and what is its function?

  • Located in the pancreas; regulates insulin production
  • Located in the brain; regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst (correct)
  • Located in the neck; regulates the body's metabolism
  • Located near the kidneys; regulates calcium levels in the blood

What is the function of insulin?

  • Increases blood sugar levels by promoting glucose release from the liver
  • Promotes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose
  • Stimulates the liver to convert glycogen into glucose
  • Regulates blood sugar levels by allowing cells to take in glucose from the blood (correct)

What is the clinical manifestation of diabetes ketoacidosis?

<p>Excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea, and vomiting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parathyroid glands?

<p>Regulating calcium levels in the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pattern of hormones in the endocrine system?

<p>Released directly into the bloodstream (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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

What is the clinical manifestation of diabetes insipidus?

<p>Excessive thirst and urination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is diabetes ketoacidosis caused?

<p>By a shortage of insulin resulting in the body breaking down fat for energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of diabetes insipidus?

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

What is the function of the endocrine system?

<p>To regulate and control the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the hypothalamus located and what is its function?

<p>Located in the brain; regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is diabetes insipidus?

<p>A condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of dilute urine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of diabetes insipidus?

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

What is diabetes ketoacidosis?

<p>A serious complication of diabetes resulting in high blood sugar and the presence of ketones in the urine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common disorders of the thyroid glands and their clinical manifestations?

<p>Hypothyroidism (fatigue, weight gain) and hyperthyroidism (weight loss, rapid heartbeat) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of insulin?

<p>To promote the uptake of glucose by cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pattern of hormones in the endocrine system?

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

Where is the hypothalamus located and what is its function?

<p>Located in the brain, regulates hunger and thirst (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parathyroid glands?

<p>Regulate calcium levels in the blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is diabetes insipidus?

<p>A disorder characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of dilute urine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of diabetes insipidus?

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

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