Endocrinology Quiz

This quiz is designed to help you explore and understand basic concepts in endocrinology. Please note that this quiz is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

1. What is the primary hormone produced by the thyroid gland?

Thyroxine (T4) Insulin Cortisol

2. Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood sugar levels?

Growth Hormone Insulin Glucagon

3. Which gland regulates metabolism and energy production?

4. Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland. True or False?

True False

5. Cortisol is often referred to as the 'stress hormone'.

6. How does the parathyroid hormone affect calcium levels in the blood?

7. Which organ secretes insulin?

8. What are common symptoms of hyperglycemia?

9. Aldosterone is involved in the regulation of which mineral?

Sodium Calcium Potassium

10. On a scale of 1 to 5, how familiar are you with the role of endocrine glands?

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