Endocrine System Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Endocrine System
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Description:
Test your knowledge of the glands and hormones of the endocrine system.
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- Each question has one correct answer.
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Q1: What happens if the thyroid produces too much hormone?
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Addison’s disease
Q2: Which endocrine gland is both exocrine and endocrine?
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
- Pituitary
Q3: What hormone stimulates milk production?
- Oxytocin
- LH
- Prolactin
- Estrogen
Q4: Where is the adrenal cortex located?
- Inside kidney
- Above heart
- Outer layer of adrenal gland
- Thymus
Q5: Which gland produces epinephrine?
- Thyroid
- Pancreas
- Adrenal medulla
- Pituitary
Q6: Which hormone is produced in response to dehydration?
- Aldosterone
- Insulin
- ADH
- Glucagon
Q7: Which hormone stimulates testosterone production in males?
- FSH
- LH
- TSH
- GH
Q8: Which hormone regulates sodium and water balance?
- Cortisol
- Aldosterone
- Insulin
- Glucagon
Q9: Which hormone is involved in water retention?
- ACTH
- ADH
- FSH
- TSH
Q10: Which gland is known as the “master gland”?
- Pineal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Adrenal gland
- Thyroid gland
Q11: Which hormone is released in response to low calcium levels?
- Calcitonin
- Parathyroid hormone
- Insulin
- FSH
Q12: Which hormone is released in response to stress?
- Testosterone
- Melatonin
- Cortisol
- Insulin
Q13: Which hormone helps regulate circadian rhythms?
- Estrogen
- Melatonin
- Thyroxine
- Cortisol
Q14: Which gland is involved in regulating immune function in children?
- Thymus
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
- Pituitary
Q15: Which hormone is secreted by alpha cells of the pancreas?
- Insulin
- Glucagon
- Somatostatin
- Ghrelin
Q16: Which gland is found in the sella turcica?
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
- Pituitary
- Parathyroid
Q17: Which gland is directly connected to the hypothalamus?
- Pituitary gland
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal gland
- Parathyroid gland
Q18: Which disorder is due to insulin deficiency?
- Hypothyroidism
- Diabetes mellitus
- Cushing’s syndrome
- Addison’s disease
Q19: Which endocrine gland is located deep in the brain?
- Pituitary
- Pineal
- Parathyroid
- Adrenal
Q20: What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
- Circulating oxygen
- Producing enzymes
- Regulating body functions via hormones
- Transporting nutrients
Q21: Which hormone regulates metabolism and heat production?
- TSH
- ACTH
- Thyroxine (T4)
- Aldosterone
Q22: Which gland controls metabolism?
- Adrenal gland
- Pineal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Thyroid gland
Q23: What is the primary role of cortisol?
- Induce sleep
- Control heart rate
- Regulate metabolism and stress
- Build muscle
Q24: Which hormone raises blood glucose levels?
- Insulin
- Glucagon
- Calcitonin
- ADH
Q25: Which hormone regulates blood sugar?
- Cortisol
- Thyroxine
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
Q26: Which part of the brain controls the pituitary gland?
- Cerebrum
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Medulla oblongata
Q27: What is the function of prolactin?
- Increase calcium
- Regulate blood sugar
- Milk production
- Ovary development
Q28: What is the main target organ of ADH?
- Heart
- Liver
- Kidneys
- Lungs
Q29: Which hormone lowers blood calcium levels?
- Parathyroid hormone
- Calcitonin
- Aldosterone
- Cortisol
Q30: What hormone do beta cells secrete?
- Glucagon
- Epinephrine
- Insulin
- Thyroxine
Q31: Where is the thyroid gland located?
- Abdomen
- Neck
- Brain
- Chest
Q32: What stimulates release of ACTH?
- TSH
- CRH from hypothalamus
- LH
- Pineal gland
Q33: What does FSH do in females?
- Stimulates ovulation
- Triggers menstruation
- Stimulates follicle development
- Inhibits estrogen
Q34: Which hormone stimulates ovulation?
- FSH
- TSH
- LH
- ACTH
Q35: Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions during labor?
- Prolactin
- Estrogen
- Oxytocin
- FSH
Q36: Which gland sits above the kidneys?
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal gland
- Pancreas
- Pituitary gland
Q37: Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex?
- TSH
- FSH
- ACTH
- LH
Q38: Which hormone controls the sleep-wake cycle?
- Melatonin
- Insulin
- Cortisol
- Thyroxine
Q39: What is the target organ of TSH?
- Adrenal gland
- Pancreas
- Thyroid gland
- Pineal gland
Q40: Which hormone is responsible for growth?
- Insulin
- Growth hormone
- Cortisol
- Estrogen
Q41: Which hormone promotes calcium absorption in bones?
- Parathyroid hormone
- Calcitonin
- Thyroxine
- Aldosterone
Q42: What does ADH stand for?
- Adrenal hormone
- Anti-diuretic hormone
- Anabolic digestion hormone
- Androgen development hormone
Q43: Which pituitary hormone stimulates the thyroid gland?
- ACTH
- FSH
- LH
- TSH
Q44: Which gland secretes melatonin?
- Thyroid
- Pituitary
- Pineal
- Adrenal
Q45: Which hormone triggers release of eggs from the ovary?
- FSH
- LH
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
Q46: Which hormone is released during stress and helps maintain blood pressure?
- Testosterone
- Cortisol
- Insulin
- Melatonin
Q47: Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland?
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
- Sweat gland
- Adrenal
Q48: Which hormone controls female secondary sexual characteristics?
- FSH
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Prolactin
Q49: Which hormone controls the fight-or-flight response?
- Insulin
- Epinephrine
- Glucagon
- Prolactin
Q50: What does GH stand for?
- Growth hormone
- Gland hormone
- Glucagon hormone
- Gastric hormone