Understanding the Endocrine System

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What is the function of the Growth Hormone produced by the Anterior Pituitary Gland?

Regulates the kidney by reabsorbing water

Responsible for the growth and development of the body (correct)

Stimulates the sex glands

Stimulates the adrenal gland

Which hormone is known as the 'love hormone' and increases pain tolerance?

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Oxytocin (correct)

Thyroxine

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

What is the function of Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) released by the Posterior Pituitary Gland?

Stimulates the thyroid

Stimulates the sex glands

Regulates the kidney by reabsorbing water (correct)

Stimulates the adrenal gland

What is a characteristic of glands in the endocrine system?

They send hormones directly to the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3)?

To serve as the active form of thyroid hormone for body use Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Thyroxine produced by the Thyroid Gland?

Regulates the body's metabolism and protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about calcitonin is correct?

Calcitonin promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the bones, strengthening them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the parathyroid hormone?

To allow calcium and phosphate to travel to other parts of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood sugar levels?

Glucagon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the adrenal gland is correct?

The adrenal gland helps the body deal with stress by producing adrenaline and regulating kidney function. Signup and view all the answers

Understanding the Endocrine System

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What is the function of the Growth Hormone produced by the Anterior Pituitary Gland?

Which hormone is known as the 'love hormone' and increases pain tolerance?

What is the function of Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) released by the Posterior Pituitary Gland?

What is a characteristic of glands in the endocrine system?

What is the primary function of the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3)?

What is the function of Thyroxine produced by the Thyroid Gland?

Which of the following statements about calcitonin is correct?

What is the primary function of the parathyroid hormone?

Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood sugar levels?

Which of the following statements about the adrenal gland is correct?

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