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Quiz about The Endocrine System
Quiz about The Endocrine System

The Endocrine System Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the endocrine system?

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
60,870
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
10355
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 110 (4/10), Guest 203 (6/10), Guest 110 (7/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. What is a specialist of the endocrine system called?

Answer: (One Word (singular - 15 letters))
Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these is not an endocrine gland? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is decreased glucose concentration in the blood? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these is not a symptom of diabetes? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following cells are not produced in the pancreas? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these is the growth hormone? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) a tropic or nontropic hormone?

Answer: (Tropic or Nontropic)
Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these is not a corticosteroid? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these is not a trade name for cortisone? Hint


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



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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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