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?

<p>They send hormones directly to the bloodstream (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To serve as the active form of thyroid hormone for body use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Regulates the body's metabolism and protein synthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about calcitonin is correct?

<p>Calcitonin promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the bones, strengthening them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the parathyroid hormone?

<p>To allow calcium and phosphate to travel to other parts of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood sugar levels?

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

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

<p>The adrenal gland helps the body deal with stress by producing adrenaline and regulating kidney function. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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