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Human Endocrine System

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The human endocrine system comprises glands that secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions like metabolism, growth, and reproduction. Competitive exams frequently test the specific roles of hormones such as adrenaline, insulin, and progesterone. Use these questions to master the locations and functions of different hormones.

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Human Endocrine System Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about hormones? (a) They are the secretion of the endocrine glands. (b) They are nutrient chemicals. (c) They are intercellular messengers. (d) They are produced in sufficient amount.

  1. a and b

  2. b and d

  3. c and d

  4. a, b and d

  5. a, b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer as b) and d) are the incorrect statements. Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals, which are produced in trace amount.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a pair of peptide hormones?

  1. Glucagon and insulin

  2. Testosterone and progesterone

  3. Ghrelin and orexin

  4. Thyroid stimulating hormone and growth hormone

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct, Glucagon and insulin is a pair peptide hormones.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of tropic hormone?

  1. TSH

  2. ACTH

  3. FSH

  4. LH

  5. ADH
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

ADH does not stimulate any other gland to produce hormone. So, it is not a tropic hormone. LH stimulates the formation of corpus luteum to produce the female hormone progesterone and the testes to produce the male hormone testosterone. It is a tropic hormone.