Endocrine System MCQs with Answers

Female can be masculinized through ?

• A.Exogenous progesterone
• B.Exogenous estrogen
• C.Exogenous testosterone
• D.Exogenous prolactin

Oxytocin is secreted by the endocrine gland named?

• A.Adrenal gland
• B.Thyroid gland
• C.Pituitary gland
• D.Pancreas

The function of melanin production is controlled by hormones of _?

• A.Pituitary gland
• B.Thyroid gland
• C.Adrenal gland
• D.Pineal gland

Which hormones are synthesized by the hypothalamus?

• A.Oxytocin and ADH
• B.Releasing and inhibiting hormones
• C.TSH and ACTH
• D.All of these

How many adrenal glands are present in the human body and where are they located?

• A.Two, on top of each kidney
• B.One, below the brain
• C.Two, on either side of the neck
• D.Four, near the pancreas

Which of the following hormone suppresses ovulation?

• A.Estrogen
• B.Progesterone
• C.Prolactin
• D.Oxytocin

The hormone responsible for fight-or-flight response are?

• A.Adrenaline and noradrenaline
• B.Insulin and glucagon
• C.Thyroxine and calcitonin
• D.Estrogen and progesterone

During menstrual cycle, luteinizing hormone (LH) is secreted due to?

• A.Decrease in Estrogen
• B.Decrease in Progesterone
• C.Increase in Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
• D.Increase in Estrogen

What is the primary role of thyroid hormones in the human body?

• A.Regulation of blood sugar levels
• B.Development of the body
• C.Production of red blood cells
• D.Digestion of fats and proteins

Interstitial cells secrete?

• A.Insulin
• B.Testosterone
• C.Thyroxine
• D.Estrogen