Human Body Nutrients and Hormones Quiz

A substance that supports life, enables growth, and provides energy for the body.

Nutrients that can be broken down, absorbed, and used by the body for energy and building blocks.

A type of nutrient that supports growth and repair of body tissues.

A type of nutrient that provides energy and supports growth and reproduction.

A type of nutrient that provides energy, insulates the body, serves as energy reserves, and protects vital organs.

A type of nutrient essential for hydration, various bodily functions, and supporting growth and productivity.

Substances from food that the body needs for specific functions, like bone formation, heartbeat regulation, and oxygen transport.

The study of how the body utilizes food, transforms it into energy and body tissues, and supports growth and productivity.

Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various body functions.

Organs that produce and release hormones.

The system made up of glands that produce and release hormones to regulate various body functions.

The hormone released by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism.

The hormone released by the pancreas that lowers blood sugar levels.

The hormone released by the pancreas that converts glycogen to glucose, raising blood sugar levels.

The hormone released by the adrenal glands that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' response.

The hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in mammary glands.

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the ovaries and testes to produce sex hormones.

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the ovaries and testes to release sex hormones.

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that regulates water balance in the body.

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that promotes bonding and childbirth contractions.

A hormone produced by the thymus gland that supports the body's defense against infection.

The process by which animals produce offspring, ensuring the survival and continuation of their species.

A mode of reproduction where a single organism reproduces without the involvement of another organism, producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

A mode of reproduction that involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) from two parents, resulting in offspring with a unique combination of genetic material.

A type of asexual reproduction where a single-celled organism divides into two identical daughter cells.

A form of asexual reproduction where a new organism grows as an outgrowth or bud from the parent organism.

Specialized cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg), each with half the number of chromosomes.

The fusion of a sperm and an egg, resulting in a fertilized cell called a zygote.

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm).

Male sex hormone, produced primarily by the testes, responsible for development of male sexual characteristics, muscle and bone mass, and sperm production.

A fertilized egg cell that contains a complete set of 46 chromosomes.

The two protective layers surrounding the egg: the corona radiata and the zona pellucida.

The process where a sperm cell penetrates the egg's outer layers and their genetic material fuses.

The zygote travels to the uterus, implants in the uterine lining, and starts developing into an embryo.

The fusion of the sperm and egg genetic material creates a new membrane around the zygote, preventing other sperm from entering.

The flow of electric charge through a conductor, typically measured in amperes (A).

A device or system that provides electrical power, such as a battery, generator, or power supply.

The electric potential difference between two points in a circuit, driving the flow of electric current.

Materials that allow electric current to flow easily through them, like copper and aluminum.

A complete path for electric current to flow, consisting of a source, a load, and connecting wires.

A device in a circuit that consumes electrical power, converting it into another form of energy like light or motion.

A device that can open or close an electrical circuit, controlling the flow of current.

A circuit with a complete and uninterrupted path for current to flow, allowing electricity to pass through it.

A circuit with a broken path, preventing the flow of current.

A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, providing a single path for current to flow.