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Flashcards on Endocrinology
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What is the study of hormones and their effects on the body called?
Endocrinology
Which system in the body is responsible for producing and regulating hormones?
Endocrine system
What are the chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands called?
Hormones
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
Pituitary gland
What is the main function of the thyroid gland?
Regulating metabolism
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
Insulin
What hormone is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress?
Cortisol
Which hormone plays a key role in the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?
Testosterone
What is the medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels called?
Diabetes
Which gland produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles?
Pineal gland
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in lactating women?
Prolactin
What is the medical term for an overactive thyroid gland?
Hyperthyroidism
Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
Parathyroid hormone
What is the medical condition characterized by an underactive thyroid gland called?
Hypothyroidism
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating ovulation in females?
Luteinizing hormone
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What is the study of hormones and their effects on the body called?
Endocrinology
Genetics
Immunology
Neurology
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Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
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What hormone is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress?
Insulin
Cortisol
Thyroxine
Estrogen
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Which hormone plays a key role in the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?
Testosterone
Estrogen
Progesterone
Thyroxine
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What is the main function of the thyroid gland?
Regulating blood sugar levels
Regulating metabolism
Producing insulin
Stimulating ovulation
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in lactating women?
Prolactin
Melatonin
Pineal gland
Luteinizing hormone
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What is the medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels called?
Diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
Insulin
Parathyroid hormone
Adrenaline
Progesterone
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What is the medical term for an overactive thyroid gland?
Hyperglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating ovulation in females?
Prolactin
Luteinizing hormone
Insulin
Melatonin
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