Patterns in Biological Responses and Physiological Connections Quiz

Test your knowledge on hormones, organs, and systems in this challenging endocrinology quiz. Learn about blood sugar regulation, nervous system components, and more!

#1

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

Insulin
Glucagon
Cortisol
Thyroxine
#2

What is the primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the body?

Transporting oxygen
Producing antibodies
Regulating blood pressure
Synthesizing hormones
#3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

Detoxification
Blood sugar regulation
Production of bile
Synthesis of insulin
#4

Which structure in the human respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?

Trachea
Bronchi
Alveoli
Pharynx
#5

Which of the following is responsible for transmitting electrical signals between neurons?

Synapse
Axon
Dendrite
Cell body
#6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Producing red blood cells
Providing structural support
Facilitating movement
Producing insulin
#7

Which of the following is NOT a component of the central nervous system (CNS)?

Brain
Spinal cord
Peripheral nerves
Retina
#8

What is the name of the process by which cells break down glucose to produce ATP?

Glycolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Glycogenesis
Glycogenolysis
#9

Which of the following hormones is produced by the adrenal glands?

Insulin
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Glucagon
#10

What is the term for the process by which a cell engulfs solid particles from the external environment?

Phagocytosis
Pinocytosis
Exocytosis
Endocytosis
#11

What is the name of the hormone responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle?

Melatonin
Estrogen
Testosterone
Progesterone
#12

Which of the following organs is responsible for producing bile?

Pancreas
Gallbladder
Liver
Spleen
#13

Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Aldosterone
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
#14

Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?

Regulating blood pressure
Producing erythropoietin
Synthesizing insulin
Filtering waste products
#15

What is the name of the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
Osmosis
#16

What is the name of the region in the brain responsible for coordinating movement and balance?

Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Hypothalamus
#17

Which of the following hormones is produced by the ovaries?

Testosterone
Progesterone
Thyroxine
Prolactin

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