Human Endocrine System
Human Endocrine System: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Pituitary Gland, Hyperthyroidism, Insulin, Thyroid Gland, Hormones, Addison's Disease, Adrenal Gland, Hypoglycemia, Endocrine Glands, Acromegaly, Thyroxine, Cortisol, Goitre, Cretinism, Growth Hormone and, Gigantism
Important Questions on Human Endocrine System
What happens during hypoglycemia?
What is mineralocorticoids function?
Give any two symptoms of myxoedema?
What are the causes of hyperthyroidism?
What are the symptoms of gigantism?
What role does insulin play in regulating blood glucose levels?
What will happen if beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed?
The pancreatic β-cell plays a key role in glucose homeostasis by secreting _____.
_____ cell secrete the hormone insulin.
Glucagon is a non-peptide hormone.
_____ is a hyperglycaemic hormone.
Adrenalin hormone is secreted by the alpha cells of islets of Langerhans of the pancreas.
The alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans secrete _____ hormone.
What does prolactin hormone do?
The Islets of Langerhans contain alpha, beta, and delta cells.
Why is thyroxine produced?
Where is thyroxine produced?
_____ is the most important human glucocorticoid.
Glucocorticoid hormones were involved in glucose metabolism.
