Health Science 1 Endocrine System
Test Questions and Answers
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
D. Thyroxin - ANSWER-D. Thyroxin
The obstetrician instructs a new mother about the changes in her body. He/she
explains that her breast milk production is the result of:
A. growth hormone
B. oxytocin
C. prolactin
D. vasopressin - ANSWER-C. prolactin
Liver damage, heart disease, testicular changes, and breast growth in males are
symptoms of:
A. Addison's disease
B. Cushing's syndrome
C. hyperthyroidism
D. steroid abuse - ANSWER-D. steroid abuse
Hormone release provides immediate body responses because the hormones are
directed toward:
A. cardiac cells
B. cyclic AMP cells
C. synaptic junctions
D. target organ cells - ANSWER-D. target organ cells
A 19 year old male that has not begun to develop chest hair, a deep voice, or
increased muscle mass may be deficient in which hormone?
A. Estrogen
B. Insulin
C. Progesterone
D. Testosterone - ANSWER-D. Testosterone
A teenage girl that has undeveloped breasts and has not started her menstrual cycle
indicates that a hormone deficiency exists. What hormone is deficient?
A. Estrogen
B. Insulin
C. Oxytocin
D. Testosterone - ANSWER-A. Estrogen
Test Questions and Answers
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
D. Thyroxin - ANSWER-D. Thyroxin
The obstetrician instructs a new mother about the changes in her body. He/she
explains that her breast milk production is the result of:
A. growth hormone
B. oxytocin
C. prolactin
D. vasopressin - ANSWER-C. prolactin
Liver damage, heart disease, testicular changes, and breast growth in males are
symptoms of:
A. Addison's disease
B. Cushing's syndrome
C. hyperthyroidism
D. steroid abuse - ANSWER-D. steroid abuse
Hormone release provides immediate body responses because the hormones are
directed toward:
A. cardiac cells
B. cyclic AMP cells
C. synaptic junctions
D. target organ cells - ANSWER-D. target organ cells
A 19 year old male that has not begun to develop chest hair, a deep voice, or
increased muscle mass may be deficient in which hormone?
A. Estrogen
B. Insulin
C. Progesterone
D. Testosterone - ANSWER-D. Testosterone
A teenage girl that has undeveloped breasts and has not started her menstrual cycle
indicates that a hormone deficiency exists. What hormone is deficient?
A. Estrogen
B. Insulin
C. Oxytocin
D. Testosterone - ANSWER-A. Estrogen
