What is the function of the pituitary gland?

Regulation of growth and reproduction via hormones

What is the function of the melatonin?

It regulates rest activity, menstrual and sleep cycles

Where is the pineal gland located?

Between the two hemispheres of the brain

Main functions of the nervous system include all of the following EXCEPT?

Interpreting messages from other peoples senses

What does growth hormone stimulate?

Growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration

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HSNS273 Introduction Quiz by J Joy

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1
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Temperature and balance regulation
Regulation of growth and reproduction via hormones
Aldosterone inhibitor
To help regulate breathing and cardiac rhythms
2
Fluid filled membranes that allow friction-less motion between two tissues:
Bursae
fracture
Tendon
cartilage
3
The pancreas functions as :
A digestive exocrine gland
All of them are correct
Part of digestive system
A hormone-producing endocrine gland
4
All the following are endocrine glands except:
Sebaceous gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Pineal gland
5
Frequent fractures , reduced height, low vitamin D are signs of :
Osteoporosis
Autoimmune disease
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
6
Fatty-like substance covering a nerve
Cerebral spinal fluid
Neuron
Myelin sheath
Axon
7
What is the function of the melatonin?
It regulates rest activity, menstrual and sleep cycles
It secretes a group of hormones called cortocosteroids
It increases blood glucose levels
It stimulates hormone secretions in other endocrine glands
8
Oxytocin is released by the :
the pineal gland
the adrenal glands
the pituitary
the testes
9
Myelin sheath is damaged in this condition :
Parkinsons disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Stroke
Huntington's disease
10
Stroke occurs when there is a sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain
True
False
11
Links the nervous system to endocrine system
Hypothalamus
Brain Stem
Cerebrum
Frontal Lobe
12
Where can we find the pituitary glands ?
Zombi´s brain
Skull base
Kidneys
Throat
13
Which hormones are released by the ovaries:
Oxytocin
Estrogen
Glucagon
Testosterone
14
Where is the pineal gland located?
Between the two hemispheres of the brain
At the spinal cord
Inside the blladder
In the cerebellum
15
Corticosteroids
Inflammatory Hormones
Anti-inflammatory Hormones
NSAID
Analgesic
16
Which of the following diseases are caused by the thyroid gland?
Depression
Graves disease
Acromegaly
Diabetes
17
Arthritis is a condition where there is :
inflammation of a tendon
inflammation of a joint
inflammation of an organ
fractures of the bone
18
Main functions of the nervous system include all of the following EXCEPT?
Interpreting messages from the person's five senses.
Interpreting messages from other peoples senses
Coordinating and controlling all the body activities
Serving as a memory bank for future reference
19
Testosterone is responsible for:
menstrual cycles
gigantism
heart rhythms
male sex characteristics
20
What do the Endocrine glands secrete?
Cells
Releasing factors
Neurotransmitters
Hormones
21
TIA stands for:
Treatable Ischemic Attack
Thrombotic Ischemic Attack
Transient Ischemic Attack
Transient Identifiable Attack
22
What does growth hormone stimulate?
Growth, cell regeneration and increase of body mass
Growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration
Growth, cell division and skin regeneration.
Growth, cell respiration and cell reproduction.
23
Which is the neural control center for all endocrine glands?
Hypothalamus
Glands
Cerebellum
Cerebral cortex
24
What is the function of the insulin?
It decreases glucose levels
The same as the glucagon
It increases glucose levels
It increases blood calcium

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