Q1. Which hormone plays a key role in female reproductive functions and pregnancy maintenance?A. TestosteroneB. ProgesteroneC. InsulinD. Glucagon
Q2. Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating basal metabolic rate (BMR)?A. CortisolB. ThyroxineC. InsulinD. Aldosterone
Q3. Which hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus to regulate the secretion of gonadotropins?A. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)B. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)C. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)D. Somatostatin
Q4. Which of the following statements about glucagon is correct?A. Glucagon lowers blood glucose levels.B. Glucagon is secreted by beta cells of the pancreas.C. Glucagon promotes glycogen breakdown in the liver.D. Glucagon and insulin have the same function.
Q5. Which hormone maintains calcium homeostasis by increasing calcium absorption in the intestines?A. ThyroxineB. CalcitoninC. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)D. Aldosterone
Q6. Which of the following statements about the thyroid gland is incorrect?A. The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine and triiodothyronine.B. Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism.C. The thyroid gland is located in the abdominal cavity.D. Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis.
Q7. Which of the following hormones is secreted by the adrenal cortex?A. EpinephrineB. CortisolC. InsulinD. Glucagon
Q8. Which of the following statements about insulin is incorrect?A. Insulin is secreted by beta cells of the pancreas.B. Insulin increases blood glucose levels.C. Insulin promotes glucose uptake by cells.D. Insulin deficiency leads to diabetes mellitus.
Q9. Which hormone deficiency leads to excessive urination and dehydration?A. AldosteroneB. InsulinC. VasopressinD. Cortisol
Q10. Which of the following statements about thyroxine (T4) is incorrect?A. Thyroxine regulates the basal metabolic rate.B. Thyroxine is secreted by the pituitary gland.C. Thyroxine influences protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism.D. Thyroxine requires iodine for its synthesis.