Endocrine System MCQs with Answers

Which hormone promotes anger?

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

On which aspect of the thyroid gland are the parathyroid glands located?

• A.Ventral aspect
• B.Lateral aspect
• C.Dorsal aspect
• D.Medial aspect

Past Paper MCQ

Insulin is produced/secreted by which organ of the body?

• A.Liver
• B.Pancreas
• C.Kidney
• D.Spleen

Which of the following enzymes directly regulates blood sugar levels?

• A.Lipase
• B.Pepsin
• C.Amylase
• D.Glucokinase

Which hormone continues to promote protein synthesis throughout the body even after the cessation of growth?

• A.Thyroxine
• B.Insulin
• C.STH
• D.Cortisol

Where is the pituitary gland located?

• A.At the base of the brain
• B.In the neck region
• C.Above the kidneys
• D.Behind the stomach

Which shape best describes the thyroid gland?

• A.Triangle or pyramid
• B.Pear or oval
• C.Bean or kidney
• D.Bow tie or butterfly

A 30 year old woman is admitted to ICU with severe pneumonia. Thyroid function tests suggest the presence of a sick euthyroid state. Which of the following is the most likely finding?

• A.High T3, High T4 and High TSH
• B.Low T3, High T4 and High TSH
• C.High T3, Low T4 and Low TSH
• D.Low T3, Low T4 and Low TSH

Which hormone stimulates the secretion of gastric juice?

• A.Secretin
• B.Gastrin
• C.Cholecystokinin
• D.Insulin

Excess melanin stimulating hormone is secreted in?

• A.Cushing syndrome
• B.Addison disease
• C.Graves disease
• D.Acromegaly