HEALTH SCIENCE 1 ENDOCRINE
SYSTEM TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
On his way to work, the student witnessed a traffic accident. His heart rate increased
and his mental alertness improved as he assisted the victims. The student's
response result from the release of:
A. corticosteroids
B. epinephrine
C. parathromone
D. thyroxin - ANSWER-B. epinephrine
In an emergency situation, the "fight or flight" hormone will increase the heart rate
and blood pressure. This hormone is:
A. ADH
B. adrenalin
C. insulin
D. thyroxin - ANSWER-B. adrenalin
The endocrine disorder that could be prevented by using iodized salt is:
A. acromegaly
B. gigantism
C. hyperthyroidism
D. hypothyroidism - ANSWER-D. hypothyroidism
The endocrinologist saw a patient whose parents were concerned about their 8 year
old child's short stature. The physician suspects that the child may have a deficiency
in:
A. growth hormone
B. oxytocin
C. prolactin
D. vasopressin - ANSWER-A. growth hormone
Trey had the appearance of a tan even during the winter months. During a physical
exam, he had a low blood pressure and low blood sugar. These symptoms are
indicative of:
A. Addison's disease
B. Cushing's syndrome
C. hyperthyroidism
D. steroid abuse - ANSWER-A. Addison's disease
Jackie complained to his/her doctor about nervousness, and weight loss even
though he/she has had increased food intake. Laboratory tests revealed that Jackie
had an elevated level of which hormone?
A. Adrenaline
B. Glucagon
C. Parathormone
SYSTEM TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
On his way to work, the student witnessed a traffic accident. His heart rate increased
and his mental alertness improved as he assisted the victims. The student's
response result from the release of:
A. corticosteroids
B. epinephrine
C. parathromone
D. thyroxin - ANSWER-B. epinephrine
In an emergency situation, the "fight or flight" hormone will increase the heart rate
and blood pressure. This hormone is:
A. ADH
B. adrenalin
C. insulin
D. thyroxin - ANSWER-B. adrenalin
The endocrine disorder that could be prevented by using iodized salt is:
A. acromegaly
B. gigantism
C. hyperthyroidism
D. hypothyroidism - ANSWER-D. hypothyroidism
The endocrinologist saw a patient whose parents were concerned about their 8 year
old child's short stature. The physician suspects that the child may have a deficiency
in:
A. growth hormone
B. oxytocin
C. prolactin
D. vasopressin - ANSWER-A. growth hormone
Trey had the appearance of a tan even during the winter months. During a physical
exam, he had a low blood pressure and low blood sugar. These symptoms are
indicative of:
A. Addison's disease
B. Cushing's syndrome
C. hyperthyroidism
D. steroid abuse - ANSWER-A. Addison's disease
Jackie complained to his/her doctor about nervousness, and weight loss even
though he/she has had increased food intake. Laboratory tests revealed that Jackie
had an elevated level of which hormone?
A. Adrenaline
B. Glucagon
C. Parathormone
