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Endocrine System

Biology ⇒ Human Biology

Endocrine System starts at 8 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Endocrine System. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A patient has symptoms of increased thirst, frequent urination, and high blood sugar. Which hormone is likely deficient?
A person with diabetes mellitus has a problem with the production or use of which hormone?
Describe the function of the hormone cortisol.
Describe the main difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.
Describe the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system.
Explain how the endocrine system helps maintain homeostasis in the body.
Explain the role of negative feedback in the endocrine system.
Explain why the pancreas is considered both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
Name the gland often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system.
The hormone glucagon is secreted by which cells in the pancreas?
Which gland is located at the base of the brain and controls other endocrine glands?
Which gland is responsible for producing melatonin?
Which gland produces growth hormone (GH)?
Which hormone increases the reabsorption of water in the kidneys?
Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland?
Which hormone is released by the pancreas when blood sugar levels are low?
Which hormone is released in response to high blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing heart rate and preparing the body for action?
Which hormone is responsible for milk production in females?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of eggs from the ovaries?