Hormone Questions PDF

C Choose the correct answer 1. Which gland is located behind the bridge of the nose at the base of the brain? a - Pineal gland b - Pituitary gland c – Hypothalamus d- None above e- All above 2. How many liters of blood do the kidneys filter daily on average? a- 0011 liters b- 011 - liters c- 0111...

C Choose the correct answer 1. Which gland is located behind the bridge of the nose at the base of the brain? a - Pineal gland b - Pituitary gland c – Hypothalamus d- None above e- All above 2. How many liters of blood do the kidneys filter daily on average? a- 0011 liters b- 011 - liters c- 0111 - liters d- 0011 - liters 3. What is the length of the female urethra? a - Approximately 1.9 inches b - Approximately 2 inches c - Approximately 1.5 inches d - Approximately 4 inches 4. What type of muscle is found in the ureters? a - Smooth muscle b - Striated muscle c - Cardiac muscle d - Skeletal muscle 5. What is the normal specific gravity range of urine? a- 5.0 - to 8.0 b- 0.1 - to 1.5 c- 0.1 - to 3.0 d- 1.0 - to 1.0 6. What is the term for the process of excreting urine? a – Micturition b – Absorption c – Reabsorption d – Filtration 7. What is a common test to examine urine properties? a – Urinalysis b - Blood test c - MRI scan d - CT scan 8. What is the purpose of a Foley catheter? a - To measure blood pressure b - To inject medication c - To hold urine in place d - To filter blood 9. What is the procedure called that uses shock waves to break up urinary stones? a – Dialysis b – Cystoscopy c - Renal scan d - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) 10.What does the pancreas release into the small intestine? a - Digestive enzymes b - Pancreatic juice c – Bicarbonate d- None above e- All above 11.Which hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland? a - Adrenocorticotropic hormone b - Growth hormone c – Prolactin d- None above e- All above  C 12.What is the role of the adrenal glands? a - To produce stress hormones like cortisol b - To manage electrolyte balance c - To regulate metabolism and immune response d- None above e- All above 13.What is the target tissue of a hormone? a - The specific group of cells that a hormone acts upon b - Cells that have receptors for a specific hormone c - The tissue that responds to hormonal signals d- None above e- All above 14.Which gland is responsible for regulating blood calcium levels? a - Parathyroid gland b - Adrenal gland c - Thyroid gland d- None above e- All above 15.What is the primary function of the endocrine system? a - To secrete hormones into the bloodstream b - To act as a chemical messenger system c - To regulate various bodily functions through hormones d- None above e- All above 16.Which gland is responsible for regulating metabolism? a - Thyroid gland b - Pituitary gland c - Parathyroid gland d- None above e- All above 17.What type of glands release their secretions directly into the bloodstream? a - Ductless glands b - Endocrine glands c - Hormonal glands d- None above e- All above 18.What is a hormone? a - A chemical messenger targeting specific cells b - A substance that regulates physiological processes c - A molecule that can stimulate or inhibit cell activity d- None above e- All above 19.What condition is caused by oversecretion of growth hormone in childhood? a – Giantism b- Acromegaly c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 20.What hormone is released by the parathyroid glands? a – PTH b – Parathormone c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 21.What is a consequence of undersecretion of growth hormone in childhood? a – Dwarfism b - Short stature c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 22.What is the function of thyroxin in the body? a - Essential for development b - Regulate metabolism c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 23.What condition results from iodine deficiency? a – Goiter b - Thyroid enlargement c- both A&B d- None above e- All above  C 24.What is the function of cortisone? a - Promote glucose conversion b - Regulate metabolism of carbohydrates c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 25.What is a symptom of thyroxin oversecretion? a - Weight loss b – Nervousness c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 26.What hormone is responsible for increasing heartbeat and breathing rates? a – Epinephrine b – Adrenaline c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 27.What can result from undersecretion of parathormone? a - Brittle bones b - Nerve disorders c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 28.Where are the adrenal glands located? a - Above the kidneys b - On top of each kidney c- both A&B d- None above e- All above 29.What is the primary function of the kidneys? a - To store bile b - To form urine for excretion c - To digest food d - To produce hormones 30.What is the name of the capsule surrounding the glomerulus? a - Renal capsule b - Cortex capsule c - Bowman's capsule d - Glomerular capsule C