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Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown?
- Insulin
- Cortisol
- Glucagon (correct)
- Epinephrine
What is the primary function of epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body?
What is the primary function of epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body?
- Regulation of sleep-wake cycles
- Maintenance of blood pressure
- Promotion of bone growth
- Preparation for 'fight or flight' response (correct)
Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland and plays a role in regulating sleep-wake cycles?
Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland and plays a role in regulating sleep-wake cycles?
- Aldosterone
- Parathyroid hormone
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone
- Melatonin (correct)
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
During periods of stress, which hormone is released to increase heart rate and provide a rapid source of energy?
During periods of stress, which hormone is released to increase heart rate and provide a rapid source of energy?
Which hormone is responsible for the breakdown of stored fats and the release of fatty acids into the blood?
Which hormone is responsible for the breakdown of stored fats and the release of fatty acids into the blood?
What is the primary effect of glucocorticoids on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary effect of glucocorticoids on glucose metabolism?
Which gland is responsible for the production of androgens?
Which gland is responsible for the production of androgens?
What is the main function of pineal gland hormone melatonin?
What is the main function of pineal gland hormone melatonin?
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining electrolyte balance by promoting sodium retention and potassium loss?
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining electrolyte balance by promoting sodium retention and potassium loss?
What is the primary effect of epinephrine on blood glucose levels during 'fight or flight' response?
What is the primary effect of epinephrine on blood glucose levels during 'fight or flight' response?
What is the primary hormone secreted by the Adrenal Medulla?
What is the primary hormone secreted by the Adrenal Medulla?
Which cells in the Endocrine Pancreas secrete glucagon?
Which cells in the Endocrine Pancreas secrete glucagon?
In pancreatic regulation of blood glucose, what is the result of lower blood glucose levels?
In pancreatic regulation of blood glucose, what is the result of lower blood glucose levels?
Where is the Pineal Gland located in the brain?
Where is the Pineal Gland located in the brain?
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the Endocrine Pancreas?
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the Endocrine Pancreas?
What stimulates alpha cells in the pancreas to release more glucagon?
What stimulates alpha cells in the pancreas to release more glucagon?
What does insulin stimulate in response to increased blood glucose levels?
What does insulin stimulate in response to increased blood glucose levels?
'Faulty glucose metabolism causing hyperglycemia' best describes which condition?
'Faulty glucose metabolism causing hyperglycemia' best describes which condition?
'Provides negative feedback to FSH' is a function associated with which hormone?
'Provides negative feedback to FSH' is a function associated with which hormone?
'Produces leptin and controls appetite' is a characteristic of which organ or tissue?
'Produces leptin and controls appetite' is a characteristic of which organ or tissue?
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