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The Endocrine System Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the endocrine system?

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
60,870

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
10320

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 184 (6/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. What is a specialist of the endocrine system called?

Answer: (One Word (singular - 15 letters))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is not an endocrine gland? Hint

Pancreas

Colon

Thyroid

Adrenal

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is decreased glucose concentration in the blood? Hint

Hyperglycemia

Homeostasis

Hypothalamus

Hypoglycemia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is not a symptom of diabetes? Hint

Polyuria

Polydactyly

Polydipsia

Polyphagia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following cells are not produced in the pancreas? Hint

Alpha cells

Delta cells

Beta cells

Gamma cells

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these is the growth hormone? Hint

Thyroxine

Calcitonin

Vasopressin

Somatotropin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) a tropic or nontropic hormone?

Answer: (Tropic or Nontropic)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is not a corticosteroid? Hint

Glucocorticoids

Aldosterones

Mineralcorticoids

Thyrocalcitonin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is not a trade name for cortisone? Hint

Cortate

Cortogen

Cortone

Cortisolate

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Question 10 of 10

10. What disease of the endocrine system consists of weakness, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, hyperpigmentation, and decreased blood pressure? Hint

Addison's disease

Turner's syndrome

Cushing's syndrome

Hyperthyroidism

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a specialist of the endocrine system called?

Answer: endocrinologist

The endocrine system is composed of ductless glands that secrete hormones into the blood.

2. Which of these is not an endocrine gland?

Answer: Colon

The colon is a part of the digestive system.

3. What is decreased glucose concentration in the blood?

Answer: Hypoglycemia

Hyperglycemia is increased glucose in the {blood;} the hypothalamus is an area of the brain that stimulates target organs to secrete {hormones;} homeostasis is the state of having all bodily functions in balance.

4. Which of these is not a symptom of diabetes?

Answer: Polydactyly

Polydactyly is having extra digits on the hands and feet. Polyuria is increased urinary {output;} polydipsia is excessive {thirst;} polyphagia is increased appetite.

5. Which of the following cells are not produced in the pancreas?

Answer: Gamma cells

Alpha cells secrete glucagon, beta cells secrete insulin, and delta cells secrete somatostatin.

6. Which of these is the growth hormone?

Answer: Somatotropin

Somatotropin increases protein production in many tissues, increases breakdown of fatty acids, and increases glucose levels in blood.

7. Is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) a tropic or nontropic hormone?

Answer: tropic

TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones. Tropic hormones stimulate specific target organs to produce their own hormones. Nontropic hormones exert their influence on body tissues rather than directly affecting specific organs.

8. Which of these is not a corticosteroid?

Answer: Thyrocalcitonin

Thyrocalcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland.

9. Which of these is not a trade name for cortisone?

Answer: Cortisolate

10. What disease of the endocrine system consists of weakness, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, hyperpigmentation, and decreased blood pressure?

Answer: Addison's disease

Addison's disease affects the adrenal glands,which produce corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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