The Endocrine System - Human Biology

Course

Human Biology

Study Pack

Set 1: Learning About Human Biology

Set 2: Chemistry of Life

Set 3: Cells and How They Work

Set 4: Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems

Set 5: The Skeletal System

Set 6: The Muscular System

Set 7: Circulation: the Heart and Blood Vessels

Set 8: Blood

Set 9: Immunity and Disease

Set 10: The Respiratory System

Set 11: Digestion and Nutrition

Set 12: The Urinary System

Set 13: The Nervous System

Set 14: Sensory Systems

Set 15: The Endocrine System

Set 16: Reproductive Systems

Set 17: Development and Aging

Set 18: Cell Reproduction

Set 19: Introduction to Genetics

Set 20: Chromosomes and Human Genetics

Set 21: DNA, Genes, and Biotechnology

Set 22: Genes and Disease: Cancer

Set 23: Principles of Evolution

Set 24: Principles of Ecology

Set 25: Human Impacts on the Biosphere

Set 15 The Endocrine System

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Set 15 The Endocrine System

Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The most common control mechanism to prevent overproduction or underproduction of hormones is

A) positive feedback.
B) opposing interaction.
C) negative feedback.
D) synergistic interaction.
E) permissive interaction.

Answer

Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The word hormone comes from the Greek word meaning

A) target.
B) response.
C) secretion.
D) set in motion.
E) internal gland.

Answer

Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free

Estrogen and progesterone exhibit which type of hormone interaction?

A) synergistic
B) permissive
C) opposing
D) unrelating
E) mutual

Answer