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How do the nervous system and endocrine system work together for homeostasis?
a) By competing for resources
b) By inhibiting each other’s functions
c) By working independently
d) By coordinating and regulating bodily functions
Answer: d) By coordinating and regulating bodily functions
Which type of diabetes is primarily related to defective insulin production due to beta cell destruction?
a) Type 1 diabetes
b) Type 2 diabetes
c) Gestational diabetes
d) Insulin-resistant diabetes
Answer: a) Type 1 diabetes
What is the function of thyroxine hormone?
a) Decreases energy production
b) Inhibits growth
c) Increases energy production and regulates growth
d) Regulates blood glucose levels
Answer: c) Increases energy production and regulates growth
What is the condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid due to iodine deficiency?
a) Hypothyroidism
b) Hyperthyroidism
c) Goitre
d) Parathyroidism
Answer: c) Goitre
Which gland produces melatonin and regulates daily rhythms and reproductive activities?
a) Thyroid gland
b) Thymus gland
c) Pineal gland
d) Pituitary gland
Answer: c) Pineal gland
What hormone does the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland primarily produce?
a) Oxytocin
b) Vasopressin
c) Tropic hormones
d) Melatonin
Answer: c) Tropic hormones
Which gland produces releasing and inhibitory hormones to control the pituitary gland?
a) Pancreas
b) Thyroid gland
c) Hypothalamus
d) Pineal gland
Answer: c) Hypothalamus
What are chemical substances used by animals for communication?
a) Hormones
b) Enzymes
c) Pheromones
d) Neurotransmitters
Answer: c) Pheromones
Which hormone is responsible for inducing flowering and fruit ripening in plants?
a) Auxins
b) Gibberellins
c) Ethylene
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: c) Ethylene
What is the primary role of hormones in the body?
a) Regulating nervous system functions
b) Promoting muscle growth
c) Controlling and coordinating life activities
d) Digesting food
Answer: c) Controlling and coordinating life activities
