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6. Which one of the following hormones decreases blood glucose levels?

  • cortisol
  • glycogen
  • insulin
  • glucagon

7. Which one of the following hormones directly increases blood glucose levels?

  • glucagon
  • parathyroid hormone
  • insulin
  • thyroid hormones

8. Identify the correct statement

  • hormones are electrical signals and only cells with the correct receptors respond.
  • hormones are chemical messengers and only cells with the correct receptors respond
  • hormones are electrical signals and only respond to cells with the correct receptor
  • hormones are chemical messengers and only respond to cells with the correct receptor.

9. Communication' is vital for homeostasis. Identify the two major 'communication' systems involved in the maintenance of homeostasis.

  • nervous system and endorcrine system
  • endocrine system and cardiovascular system
  • endocrine system and circulatory system
  • nervous system and circulatory system

10. The major endocrine glands are the;

  • anterior pituitary, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and ovaries
  • pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and testes
  • pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and gonads
  • posterior pituitary, thyroid gland, cerebellum, pancreas, adrenal gland and ovaries