Endocrine System Quiz : 20 + Most Important MCQs

Endocrine System Quiz:-

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones, which regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction. The endocrine system include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, and gonads (ovaries and testes). These glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, allowing them to travel to target organs and tissues. The system plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis, responding to stress, and managing energy levels. Common conditions related to the endocrine system include diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hormonal imbalances.

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1. Which of the following is smallest salivary gland ?

A. Parotid Gland

B. Sub mandibular Gland

C. Sublingual Gland

D. None of the above

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2. Which gland starts to slowly shrink after one rich puberty ?

A. Parathyroid Gland

B. Thymus Gland

C. Adrenal Gland

D. Thyroid Gland

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3. The weight of Pituitary gland is-

A. 10 g

B. 25 g

C. 0.5 g

D. 20 g

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4. Which of the following is the largest gland in the body ?

A. Liver

B. Pituitary

C. Pancreas

D. Thyroid

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5. The hormone which help to reduce blood glucose levels ?

A. Pepsin

B. Insulin

C. Adrenaline

D. Cortisol

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6. Which of the following minerals is helpful in proper functioning of throat glands?

A. Phosphorus

B. Sodium

C. Iodine

D. Calcium

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7. Largest Endocrine Gland of the body is

A. Pituitary Gland

B. Adrenal Gland

C. Thyroid Gland

D. Pineal Gland

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8. Which hormone is produced by Pancreas gland ?

A. Insulin

B. Glucagon

C. Both (A) & (B)

D. None of the above

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9. Which one of the following are male sex hormones?

A. Insulin

B. Testosterone

C. Androgens

D. Pheromones

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10. The weight of liver in human is near about:

A. 2.5 kg

B. 1.5 kg

C. 3.5 kg

D. 0.5 kg

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11. How many major salivary glands are there in the human body?

A. Two

B. Four

C. Six

D. Eight

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12. Melatonin and Serotonin secretion in pineal gland helps in maintaining which cycle of the trainee ?

A. Load and recovery cycle

B. Learning and adaptation cycle

C. Sleep awake cycle

D. Diet and Nutrition absorption cycle

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13. Which of the following is the largest salivary gland?

A. Parotid Gland

B. Sub Mandibular Gland

C. Sublingual Gland

D. None of the Above

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14. Which of the following hormones regulate fluid balance ?

A. Erythropoietin

B. Antidiuretic hormone

C. Angiotensin

D. Somatotropic Hormone

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15. Islets of Langerhans are found in –

A. Anterior Pituitary

B. Kidney Cortex

C. Spleen

D. Endocrine Pancreas

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16. Which one is not an endocrine gland?

A. Pituitary gland

B. Peripheral

C. Adrenal

D. Pancreas

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17. The blood flow in thyroid gland per minute is –

A. 3.5 – 6 ml/g

B. 5.5 – 7 ml/g

C. 2.5 – 4.5 ml/g

D. 4.5 – 7 ml/g

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18. High Blood Sugar level is controlled by –

A. Glucose

B. Thyroxin

C. Insulin

D. Adrenalin

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19. Study of Gland is-

A. Endocrinology

B. Glandulogy

C. Adenology

D. Both B and C

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20. The endocrine glands secrete-

A. Sebum

B. Sweat

C. Melamine

D. Hormones

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21. “ Islets of Langerhans” is located in which gland ?

A. Pituitary

B. Thyroid

C. Adrenal

D. Pancreas

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22. Which of the following hormone is known as Human Growth Hormone ?

A. Somatotrophic Hormone

B. Thyrotrophic Hormone

C. Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

D. Oxytocin Hormone

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Endocrine System : Questions and Answers:-

The weight of liver in human is near about:

2.5 kg

1.5 kg

3.5 kg

0.5 kg

Which of the following is the largest gland in the body ?

Liver

Pituitary

Pancreas

Thyroid

The endocrine glands secrete-

Sebum

Sweat

Melamine

Hormones

How many major salivary glands are there in the human body?

Two

Four

Six

Eight

The weight of Pituitary gland is-

10 g

25 g

0.5 g

20 g

Which hormone is produced by Pancreas gland ?

Insulin

Glucagon

Both (A) & (B)

None of the above

Which of the following hormones regulate fluid balance ?

Erythropoietin

Antidiuretic hormone

Angiotensin

Somatotropic Hormone

High Blood Sugar level is controlled by –

Glucose

Thyroxin

Insulin

Adrenalin

Islets of Langerhans are found in –

Anterior Pituitary

Kidney Cortex

Spleen

Endocrine Pancreas

The blood flow in thyroid gland per minute is –

3.5 – 6 ml/g

5.5 – 7 ml/g

2.5 – 4.5 ml/g

4.5 – 7 ml/g

Which of the following minerals is helpful in proper functioning of throat glands?

Phosphorus

Sodium

Iodine

Calcium

Which of the following is the largest salivary gland?

Parotid Gland

Sub Mandibular Gland

Sublingual Gland

None of the Above

Which of the following hormone is known as Human Growth Hormone ?

Somatotrophic Hormone

Thyrotrophic Hormone

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Oxytocin Hormone

Study of Gland is-

Endocrinology

Glandulogy

Adenology

Both B and C

Largest Endocrine Gland of the body is

Pituitary Gland

Adrenal Gland

Thyroid Gland

Pineal Gland

Which gland starts to slowly shrink after one rich puberty ?

Parathyroid Gland

Thymus Gland

Adrenal Gland

Thyroid Gland

Which one of the following are male sex hormones?

Insulin

Testosterone

Androgens

Pheromones

Which of the following is smallest salivary gland ?

Parotid Gland

Sub mandibular Gland

Sublingual Gland

None of the above

The hormone which help to reduce blood glucose levels ?

Pepsin

Insulin

Adrenaline

Cortisol

“ Islets of Langerhans” is located in which gland ?

Pituitary

Thyroid

Adrenal

Pancreas

Melatonin and Serotonin secretion in pineal gland helps in maintaining which cycle of the trainee ?

Load and recovery cycle

Learning and adaptation cycle

Sleep awake cycle

Diet and Nutrition absorption cycle

Which one is not an endocrine gland?

Pituitary gland

Peripheral

Adrenal

Pancreas

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