Endocrine System Hormones Quiz

What hormone is responsible for regulating calcium and phosphate concentrations in the blood?

• Insulin

• Parathyroid hormone

• Cortisol

• Melatonin

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Which part of the adrenal glands secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?

• Cortex

• Medulla

• Pineal gland

• Thymus

What is the primary function of aldosterone?

• Increase blood glucose

• Regulate circadian rhythms

• Conserve sodium ions and excrete potassium ions

• Stimulate glucose synthesis

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Which hormone decreases protein synthesis and increases fatty acid release?

• Glucagon

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Thymosins

What is the role of glucagon in the body?

• Decreases blood glucose

• Increases blood glucose

• Regulates circadian rhythms

• Plays a role in immunity

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Which hormone is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Somatostatin

• Melatonin

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What is the function of somatostatin in glucose metabolism?

• Increases blood glucose

• Decreases blood glucose

• Inhibits secretion of insulin and glucagon

• Regulates circadian rhythms

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Which gland secretes melatonin?

• Adrenal gland

• Pineal gland

• Thymus

• Pancreas

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What is the primary role of thymosins?

• Regulate circadian rhythms

• Play a role in immunity

• Increase cardiac output

• Conserve sodium ions

Which hormone is part of the fight or flight response?

• Aldosterone

• Epinephrine

• Cortisol

• Melatonin