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Question 1
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1. Which one of the following hormones decreases blood glucose levels?
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glycogen
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Insulin
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glucagon
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cortisol
Question 2
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Antidiuretic hormone is produced by the
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hypothalamus
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adrenals
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anterior pituitary
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kidneys
Question 3
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1. Which one of the following hormones directly increases blood glucose levels?
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thyroid hormones
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parathyroid hormone
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glucagon
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insulin
Question 4
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1. Which one of the following causes the thyroid gland to synthesise and release thyroid hormones?
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thyroglobulin
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parathyroid hormone
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thyrotropin releasing hormone
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thyroid stimulating hormone
Question 5
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1. Which one of the following statements about aldosterone is true?
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aldosterone is secreted from the adrenal cortex
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aldosterone is secreted from the juxtaglomerular apparatus
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aldosterone is secreted from the adrenal medulla
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aldosterone is secreted from the macula densa
Question 6
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1. Which of the following does not produce a hormone?
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hypothalamus
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anterior pituitary
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posterior pituitary
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adrenal cortex
Question 7
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1. What structure acts as the interface between the endocrine system and the nervous system in the maintenance of homeostasis?
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anterior pituitary
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posterior pituitary
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hypothalamus
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cerebral cortexl
Question 8
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1. 'Communication' is vital for homeostasis. Identify the two major 'communication' systems involved in the maintenance of homeostasis.
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endocrine system and cardiovascular system
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endocrine system and circulatory system
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nervous system and circulatory system
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nervous system and endocrine system
Question 9
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The major endocrine glands are the;
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anterior pituitary, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and ovaries
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posterior pituitary, thyroid gland, cerebellum, pancreas, adrenal gland and ovaries
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pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and gonads
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pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and testes
Question 10
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Identify the correct statement
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hormones are chemical messengers and only respond to cells with the correct receptor.
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hormones are chemical messengers and only cells with the correct receptors respond
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hormones are electrical signals and only respond to cells with the correct receptor.
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hormones are electrical signals and only cells with the correct receptors respond
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