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This quiz contains 10 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
What does aldosterone regulate?
blood pressure
stress responses
sexual development
inflammation
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Where are catecholamine hormones produced?
in the pancreas
in the thyroid
in the adrenal cortex
in the adrenal medulla
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What is the effect of noradrenaline during stress?
it activates the parasympathetic nervous system
it suppresses the immune system
it dilates blood vessels to organs like the gut
it narrows blood vessels to organs like the gut
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How do mineralocorticoids help maintain blood pressure?
by stimulating red blood cell production
by constricting blood vessels
by controlling salt and water balance
by elevating heart rate
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What triggers the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline?
low blood glucose levels
stress or danger signals
dehydration
hunger
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How does adrenaline prepare the body to respond during stressful situations?
by lowering heart rate and blood pressure
by relaxing muscles
by stimulating inflammatory responses
by elevating breathing rate
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Which effect does noradrenaline NOT have during a stressful event?
expanding the breathing passages
dilating pupils
increasing blood flow to the gut
raising heart rate
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Which pair of hormones activate the body's fight-or-flight response?
adrenaline and noradrenaline
insulin and glucagon
adrenaline and cortisol
aldosterone and renin
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State 2 functions of glucocorticoids.
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State 2 of the main effects of adrenaline.
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