Q1. Which hormone is secreted by the pineal gland and regulates the sleep-wake cycle?A. MelatoninB. OxytocinC. ProlactinD. Vasopressin
Q2. Which of the following statements about the posterior pituitary is correct?A. The posterior pituitary produces oxytocin and ADH.B. The posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.C. The posterior pituitary secretes growth hormone.D. The posterior pituitary is located in the adrenal gland.
Q3. Which disorder is caused by the hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) in adults?A. GigantismB. CretinismC. AcromegalyD. Dwarfism
Q4. Which of the following statements about cortisol is correct?A. Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal medulla.B. Cortisol plays a role in metabolism and stress response.C. Cortisol lowers blood glucose levels.D. Cortisol is secreted by the pancreas.
Q5. Which of the following is an incorrect statement about testosterone?A. Testosterone is secreted by the testes.B. Testosterone promotes the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.C. Testosterone is regulated by LH.D. Testosterone is secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Q6. Which hormone helps regulate electrolyte balance and blood pressure by promoting sodium retention?A. CortisolB. AldosteroneC. VasopressinD. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Q7. Which hormone plays a role in female secondary sexual characteristics?A. TestosteroneB. ProgesteroneC. EstrogenD. Oxytocin
Q8. Which hormone stimulates the contraction of the uterus during childbirth?A. ProgesteroneB. OxytocinC. ProlactinD. Estrogen
Q9. Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water balance in the body?A. AldosteroneB. ADH (Vasopressin)C. InsulinD. Glucagon
Q10. Which hormone is responsible for increasing glucose levels in the blood?A. InsulinB. GlucagonC. OxytocinD. Thyroxine