The hormone released by the anterior pituitary that promotes lactation
prolactin
oxytocin
luteinizing hormone
follicle-stimulating hormone
2. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
The hormone released by the anterior pituitary that stimulates the development of sperm and egg
luteinizing hormone
follicle stimulating hormone
thyroid hormone
thymopoietin
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Released from the pituitary; this hormone helps to regulate the body's water balance
TSH
Oxytocin
Aldosterone
ADH
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Released from the pituitary, this hormone stimulates uterine contractions during birth.
Prolactin
Steroids
Estrogen
Oxytocin
5. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
This hormone is released from the thyroid to stimulate the removal of calcium from the bone; balances the calcium levels in blood when it is too high.
Calcitonin
PTH
Melatonin
Cortisol
6. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
The hormone responsible for the fight-or-flight response is produced by which organ?
Kidneys
Adrenal Glands
Testes
Ovaries
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which gland produces growth hormone?
Thyroid gland
Adrenal glands
Pituitary gland
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is the male gland that secretes testosterone?
Ovaries
Pituitary
Testes
Adrenal glands
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Where is insulin produced?
Adrenal glands
Thyroid gland
Pancreas
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What gland deals with regulating the wake and sleep cycle?
Thyroid
Pineal Body
Adrenals
Pituitary
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The gland labeled 4 in the diagram is?
the thymus gland
the thyroid gland
the parathyroid glands
the adrenal glands
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Letter E is pointing to
Thymus
Pineal Gland
Adrenal
Parathyroids
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Letter F is pointing to
Thymus
Pineal Gland
Adrenal
Parathyroids
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Letter H is pointing to
Thymus
Pancreas
Pituitary
Pineal
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Letter A is pointing to
thyroid
parathyroid
thymus
pituitary gland
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Letter B is pointing to
Thymus
Pineal Gland
Adrenal
Parathyroids
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
How do hormones travel from the glands where they are made to their target organs?
Bloodstream
Nerves
Bones
18. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels.
Positive Feedback Response
Negative Feedback Loop
19. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Thyroxine regulates _______.
sleep patterns
metabolism
blood sugars
sperm production
20. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Which of the following glands does NOT belong to the endocrine system?
Pituitary
Thyroid
Testes
Salivary
21. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What hormone is responsible for the maturation and development of the immune system?