Biology Practice: Endocrine System (Mock Test 3 - Advanced Processes & Mechanisms)
1. The 'Negative Feedback Mechanism' in the Endocrine system is best described as:
2. Why is the Pituitary gland considered the 'Master Gland' even though it is regulated by the Hypothalamus?
3. How does Insulin help in maintaining homeostasis of blood glucose?
4. The primary physiological role of Thyroxine in the body's cells is to:
5. Which hormone acts as a synergist to the Sympathetic Nervous System during stressful conditions?
6. What happens during "Glycogenolysis" stimulated by Glucagon?
7. The condition of 'Simple Goitre' is specifically the enlargement of the thyroid gland due to:
8. Which hormone from the Pituitary gland prevents the excessive loss of water through urine?
9. "Hyperglycemia" is a medical state often seen in Diabetes Mellitus where:
10. Target organs respond to hormones because they possess specific:
11. What is the logical result of 'Hypersecretion' of Thyroxine in adults?
12. Which hormone initiates the development of follicles in the ovary?
13. The hormone 'Cortisone' helps in the metabolism of ________ and ________.
14. Why is the Pancreas called a 'Mixed Gland'?
15. Hypersecretion of Adrenaline leads to which physical state?
16. The mechanism by which the concentration of a hormone in blood is detected to regulate its further secretion is:
17. Which of the following is NOT an anterior pituitary hormone?
18. Myxoedema is characterized by which clinical symptoms?
19. Which hormone regulates the 'Biological Clock' and sleep-wake cycle in humans?
20. The hormone 'Calcitonin' acts to ________ the blood calcium levels.
