Endocrine System
Endocrine System: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Pituitary Gland, Hyperthyroidism, Insulin, Endocrine System, Melatonin, Thyroid Gland, Testes, Adrenal Gland, Progesterone, Endocrine Glands, Pineal Gland, Diabetes Insipidus and, Acromegaly
Important Questions on Endocrine System
The two glands A and B which occur in pairs are present in the endocrine system of humans. The pair of glands A is found only in females whereas the pair of glands B occurs only in males. The glands A make and secrete two hormones C and D whereas glands B make and secrete only one hormone E. In addition to hormones, glands A make gametes E whereas glands B make gametes G.
Name the hormone E.
Aldosterone acts on kidneys and enhances reabsorption of sodium and water in order to decrease their _____.
Aldosterone helps to regulate the salt and water balance in our body.
Mention the role of aldosterone.
Cortisol helps to increases glucose level in the bloodstream.
Cortisol helps in the metabolism of
Cortisol helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Mention the role of cortisol.
Norepinephrine helps in increasing heart rate and blood pumping from the heart.
Noradrenaline is also known as epinephrine.
What are the functions of noradrenaline?
Norepinephrine helps in
Melatonin influences the
Write the function of melatonin hormone?
Oxytocin influences the menstrual cycle.
Recurrent headache is one of the symptom of gigantism.
Gigantism occurs when the pituitary gland of the child makes too much growth hormone.
Mention the symptoms of gigantism.
What are the functions of antidiuretic hormone?
