Endocrine Homework PracticeVersion en ligne anatomy par Dr. David Myers 1 What type of messenger does the endocrine system use? a neurotransmitters b hormones c electrical impulses d all of these are correct 2 What type of messenger does the endocrine system use? a The nervous system responds to stimulus slower than the endocrine system. b The nervous system responds to stimulus quicker than the endocrine system. c The nervous system responds to stimulus at the same rate as the endocrine system. d The nervous system responds to stimulus and the endocrine system does not. 3 What is the function of a gland? a To produce hormones b To secrete hormones c To target certain tissues d All of these are correct 4 What hormone does the pineal gland secrete? a Melatonin b Growth hormone c Gonadotropin hormone d Follicle-stimulating hormone 5 What hormone does the anterior pituitary gland secrete? a Melatonin b Oxytocin c Gonadotropin hormone d Follicle-stimulating hormone 6 All of the following are functions of the anterior pituitary gland except which one? a Regulates daily biological rhythms b Stimulates the production of sperm c Causes widespread tissue growth d Stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormone 7 Which hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen and stimulates sperm production? a LH b FSH c Androgens d Testosterone 8 The hormone ADH secreted from the posterior pituitary gland targets what organ? a uterus b liver c bone d kidney 9 Which endocrine gland secretes calcitonin? a thyroid b parathyroid c testes d pituitary 10 What is the function of glucagon? a To stimulate cells to take in glucose b To tell the liver to store excess glucose as glycogen c To stimulate the conversion of glycogen to glucose d To block the secretion of glycogen converted glucose 11 What hormone is secreted from the adrenal cortex? a Aldosterone only b Cortisol only c Both aldosterone and cortisol d neither cortisol nor aldosterone 12 What is the function of the hormone epinephrine? a Raise metabolic rate only b Increase heart rate only c Increase blood glucose levels.only d All of these are functions of epinephrine. 13 Which endocrine gland secretes PTH? a thyroid b parathyroid c testes d pituitary 14 Which organ is part of the endocrine and digestive system? a thyroid b parathyroid c adrenal gland d pancreas 15 Which statement is true about oxytocin's role in childbirth? a Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions b Oxytocin suppresses uterine contractions. c Oxytocin targets the fetus to push on the cervix. d Oxytocin is released by the uterus as it contracts, causing more contractions until the baby is born. 16 What is the function of the anterior pituitary gland? a To produce TSH only b To produce ACTH only c To produce FSH only d The anterior pituitary produces all of these hormones. 17 What is the function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)? a Stimulate the secretion of growth hormone. b Stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormone. c Stimulate the secretion of estrogen hormone. d Stimulate the secretion of cortisol. 18 Which hormone is not produced by the anterior pituitary gland? a TSH b FSH c CRH d ACTH 19 What is the function of LH? a Testosterone secretion only b Ovulation only c both testosterone secretion and ovulation d neither testosterone secretion nor ovulation 20 What is the function of thyroid hormone? a Bone reabsorption b Water retention c Tissue growth d Increase metabolic rate