11 Questions
Which cells in the endocrine pancreas release insulin in response to high blood glucose levels?
Beta cells
What is the primary target of insulin in the body?
Muscle cells
Which hormone inhibits the release of glucagon and insulin in the endocrine pancreas?
Somatostatin
Which organ produces the inactive form of vitamin D3?
Skin
Which hormone produces the feeling of satiety after a meal?
Leptin
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood calcium levels?
PTH
Which hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells in bone marrow?
EPO
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the liver to convert its stores of glycogen back into glucose and release glucose into the blood?
Glucagon
Which hormone is responsible for promoting the uptake of glucose from the blood and stimulating glycolysis, thus lowering blood glucose levels?
Insulin
Which hormone is important in the development of the female reproductive system, regulation of the menstrual cycle, and development and maintenance of pregnancy?
Oestrogen
Which hormone is responsible for promoting progesterone synthesis and reducing the mother's immune function to protect the fetus from immune rejection?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Test your knowledge on the endocrine system and the functions of the endocrine pancreas. Learn about the cells and secretions of the pancreatic islets including glucagon, insulin, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide (PP).
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