Q2. Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and helps in coping with stress?A. AldosteroneB. CortisolC. AdrenalineD. Glucagon
Q3. Which hormone primarily regulates the metabolic rate of the body?A. CortisolB. Thyroxine (T4)C. InsulinD. Aldosterone
Q4. Which hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of TSH from the pituitary?A. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)B. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)C. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)D. Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
Q5. Which hormone is responsible for maintaining water balance by reducing urine output?A. AldosteroneB. OxytocinC. VasopressinD. Calcitonin
Q6. Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?A. ProgesteroneB. EstrogenC. TestosteroneD. Oxytocin
Q7. Which hormone is secreted in response to dehydration and helps retain water in the body?A. AldosteroneB. ADH (Vasopressin)C. InsulinD. Glucagon
Q9. Which endocrine gland is associated with immune function and declines in size with age?A. ThymusB. ThyroidC. Adrenal glandD. Pineal gland
Q10. What is the function of the parathyroid hormone (PTH)?A. Increases blood calcium levelsB. Decreases blood calcium levelsC. Regulates sodium levelsD. Stimulates insulin secretion