Hormones & Functions
Insulin
Which glands sit on top of the kidneys ?
Adrenal glands
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
What condition occurs when potassium levels in the blood are too low?
Hypokalemia
A child is very short for their age, and tests show low levels of growth hormone. Which gland is not functioning properly?
Pituitary gland
Epinephrine
Which gland is known as the "master gland" because of its control over other endocrine glands?
Pituitary gland
Hypernatremia
What condition causes the thyroid gland to enlarge, creating swelling in the neck?
Goiter
A person is stressed and their heart begins to beat fast, blood pressure rises, and causes that "fight or flight" response. Which hormone is responsible?
Epinephrine
Which hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle?
Melatonin
Which gland in the neck produces hormones that regulate metabolism?
Thyroid gland
What is the term for glucose found in the urine?
Glycosuria
What disease occurs when the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels?
Diabetes mellitus
Which hormone would be released if you are in a hot desert without water?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Melatonin
Which small gland near the thyroid controls calcium levels in the blood?
Parathyroid gland
What is the medical term for high ketone levels in the blood?
What condition happens when the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol?
Cushing's syndrome
A patient has high blood pressure, low potassium and excessive sodium in the blood. Which gland and hormone might be involved?
Which hormone from the adrenal cortex helps regulate sodium and water balance?
Aldosterone
Which glands shrinks after puberty but helps develop T-cells in adulthood?
Thymus gland
Acromegaly
What disorder occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during childhood, causing extreme height?
Gigantism
A patient is weak, fatigued and has very low blood sugar even after eating. Which hormone is likely deficient?
Insulin