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This quiz contains 13 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which organ is adrenaline released from?
Thyroid gland
Pancreas
Liver
Adrenal gland
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What effect does adrenaline have on heart rate?
It has no effect on heart rate
It increases heart rate
It decreaes heart rate
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When is adrenaline released?
When you're scared
When you're sad
When you're happy
When you're resting
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Adrenaline causes changes in the body to prepare for a ‘fight or flight’ response.
Describe 3 of these changes.
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Adrenaline causes the conversion of which substances?
Glucose ➔ glucagon
Glucagon ➔ glucose
Glycogen ➔ glucose
Glucose ➔ glycogen
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Which organ is thyroxine released from?
Thyroid gland
Liver
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
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What is the main role of thyroxine?
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Which organ is TSH released from?
Testes
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Kidneys
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The hormone TSH is involved in the regulation of thyroxine levels.
What does TSH stand for?
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Does thyroxine stimulate or inhibit the pituitary gland from releasing TSH?
Stimulate
Inhibit
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Does TSH stimulate or inhibit the thyroid gland from releasing thyroxine?
Stimulate
Inhibit
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Which type of feedback is involved in the regulation of thyroxine levels?
Recursive feedback
Negative feedback
Positive feedback
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Describe what will happen when thyroxine levels are too high.
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