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Hormones and Gland Diseases Trivia Quiz

Endocrine glands and their hormones (or decrease thereof) can cause serious diseases. This quiz is the 'tip of the iceberg' regarding endocrine diseases. It's difficult but possibly worth a try.

A multiple-choice quiz by YOMD39. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
YOMD39

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
7,155

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not secreted by the pituitary gland? Hint

Growth Hormone (GH)

Oxytocin

Prolactin

Calcitonin

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Question 2 of 10

2. What endocrine gland is involved in causing diabetes insipidus? Hint

Pancreas

Pituitary

Thyroid

Adrenal

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Question 3 of 10

3. Acromegaly is caused by an excess secretion of which pituitary hormone? Hint

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Growth Hormone (GH)

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Oxytoxin

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Question 4 of 10

4. What disease, in humans and animals, is caused by an abnormal increase in the production of pituitary adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)? Hint

Cushing's Disease

Addison's Disease

Myxedema

Graves Disease

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which animal is Cushing's disease most common? Hint

Horses

Humans

Dogs

Cats

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what endocrine gland are the Islets of Langerhans located? Hint

Adrenal

Thymus

Pancreas

Thyroid

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Question 7 of 10

7. What hormones cause the clinical manifestations of Graves disease (aka diffuse toxic goiter)? Hint

Increased pituitary TSH

Thyroid hormones

Parathyroid hormones

Pituitary Oxytocin

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Question 8 of 10

8. What endocrine gland is involved in the clinical condition know as myxedema? Hint

Pituitary

Thyroid

Adrenal

hypothalamus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which endocrine gland does NOT stimulate the production of testosterone or actually synthesize the male hormone? Hint

Testes

Pituitary

Ovaries

Thyroid

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which endocrine gland produces melatonin? Hint

Adrenal cortex

Pituitary gland

Pineal gland

Thymus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not secreted by the pituitary gland?

Answer: Calcitonin

Some of the other hormones produced by the pituitary gland include thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), adrenal corticotrophic hormone (ACTH), and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

2. What endocrine gland is involved in causing diabetes insipidus?

Answer: Pituitary

A deficiency of ADH from the pituitary gland causes the kidneys to excrete large amounts of urine, which can lead to serious dehydration. The urine does not contain glucose (body sugar).

3. Acromegaly is caused by an excess secretion of which pituitary hormone?

Answer: Growth Hormone (GH)

When the excess secretion of GH occurs in adults, all of the flat bones become thickened, the hands are usually broad and spade-like, and the paranasal sinus are markedly enlarged. There is no abnormal increase in body height.

4. What disease, in humans and animals, is caused by an abnormal increase in the production of pituitary adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)?

Answer: Cushing's Disease

ACTH stimulates the cortex of the adrenal glands which results in a marked increase in the synthesis of adrenal steroids (cortisols). Patients who receive too much cortisone-like medication over a long period of time develop manifestations similar to Cushing's disease.

5. In which animal is Cushing's disease most common?

Answer: Dogs

In humans the disease occurs in only about 10 persons per one million population. It is more common in dogs than cats.

6. In what endocrine gland are the Islets of Langerhans located?

Answer: Pancreas

The cells in the Islets of Langerhans produce insulin. Lack of insulin production in children or a decreased release of insulin in adults causes diabetes mellitus (Usually just called diabetes).

7. What hormones cause the clinical manifestations of Graves disease (aka diffuse toxic goiter)?

Answer: Thyroid hormones

Graves disease is an autoimmune disease and with damage to the thyroid cells, the gland enlarges (goiter) and there is an increase secretion of triiodothyroxin and tetraiodothytroxin into the blood stream. Bulging eyes often occur in this disease.

8. What endocrine gland is involved in the clinical condition know as myxedema?

Answer: Thyroid

A prolonged decrease in the serum levels of thyroid hormones eventually results in myxedema. All of the symptoms of hypothyroidism precede the development of this unusual edema which does not 'pit' when pressed with a finger.

9. Which endocrine gland does NOT stimulate the production of testosterone or actually synthesize the male hormone?

Answer: Thyroid

Both pituitary (LH) and pituitary (FSH) stimulate testosterone production in the testes. The ovaries produce small amounts of androgens.

10. Which endocrine gland produces melatonin?

Answer: Pineal gland

Melatonin regulates the human body rhythms including the day-night cycles. It also maintains the body's status quo, involving blood pressure, body temperature, and blood electrolytes.

Source: Author YOMD39

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