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Endocrine coordination
5 Class 12 Biology questions with answers and explanations.
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The master gland of the endocrine system is the:
- 1 Thyroid
- 2 Pituitary
- 3 Pancreas
- 4 Adrenal
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Correct answer: Pituitary
The pituitary controls many other glands.
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Thyroxine controls the body's:
- 1 Blood group
- 2 Eye colour
- 3 Metabolic rate
- 4 Height only
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Correct answer: Metabolic rate
Thyroxine sets the rate of metabolism.
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The fight or flight hormone is:
- 1 Oestrogen
- 2 Adrenaline
- 3 Thyroxine
- 4 Insulin
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Correct answer: Adrenaline
Adrenaline prepares the body for action.
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Lack of insulin causes:
- 1 Diabetes mellitus
- 2 Goitre
- 3 Anaemia
- 4 Gigantism
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Correct answer: Diabetes mellitus
Without insulin blood sugar stays high.
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Growth hormone is produced by the:
- 1 Liver
- 2 Pituitary gland
- 3 Thymus
- 4 Pancreas
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Correct answer: Pituitary gland
It comes from the anterior pituitary.
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