Human Endocrine System and Hormones Quiz
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#1
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Pancreas
#2
What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?
To regulate blood pressure
To control body temperature
To regulate blood sugar levels
To aid digestion
#3
Which hormone is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response in stressful situations?
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Insulin
Thyroxine
#4
What is the main function of the thyroid gland in the endocrine system?
Regulating metabolism
Controlling blood sugar levels
Maintaining calcium balance
Producing insulin
#5
Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland and regulates sleep-wake cycles?
Melatonin
Serotonin
Dopamine
Endorphin
#6
What is the role of the parathyroid hormone in the human body?
Regulating blood pressure
Controlling blood sugar levels
Maintaining calcium balance
Promoting muscle growth
#7
What is the primary function of the thymus gland in the human body?
Regulating blood pressure
Producing insulin
Promoting T-cell development
Stimulating growth
#8
Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?
Testosterone
Estrogen
Progesterone
Growth hormone
#9
Which hormone is responsible for the maturation of eggs in females?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
#10
What is the function of the adrenal cortex in hormone production?
Producing adrenaline
Producing cortisol
Regulating blood sugar
Stimulating growth
#11
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in the mammary glands after childbirth?
Prolactin
Oxytocin
Growth hormone
Thyroxine
#12
In females, which hormone is crucial for the maintenance of pregnancy?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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