Endocrine Choice Board Mastery Check

Front

What hormone is released by the pancreas when you eat candy?

Back

Insulin

Front

What hormone is released to increase calcium levels in the blood?

Back

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Front

What is the gland responsible for producing thyroid hormones?

Back

The thyroid gland

Front

What does the term 'thyromegaly' refer to?

Back

Enlarged thyroid

Front

Which hormone increases a person's metabolic rate?

Back

Thyroxine

Front

What is the function of insulin in the body?

Back

Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Front

What role does parathyroid hormone (PTH) play in the body?

Back

PTH regulates calcium levels in the blood by increasing calcium absorption in the intestines and kidneys.

Front

What are the main hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

Back

Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)

Front

What is the effect of thyroxine on metabolism?

Back

Thyroxine increases the metabolic rate, leading to increased energy expenditure.

Front

What is the relationship between the thyroid gland and the pituitary gland?

Back

The pituitary gland releases Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.