Some hormones can act on their target cells through second messengers. Identify the one that does not:
1. cortisol
2. adrenaline
3. FSH
4. calcitonin

The hormones from the heart, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract respectively are:

1. ANF, Rennin, Trypsin
2. ADH, Renin, GIP
3. ANF, Erythropoietin, CCK
4. GIP, CCK, Renin

Select the true statement(s):
A. Growth factors are hormones secreted by several non-endocrine tissues.
B. Estradiol is synthesised and secreted mainly by growing ovarian follicles.
C. Catecholamines stimulate the breakdown of glycogen.
D. Adrenal cortex secretes androgen like hormone.

1. B & C 

2. A, C & D

3. A, B, C, D 

4. B, C & D

Which of the following hormones is incorrectly paired with its action?

1. oxytocin–stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

2. thyroxine–stimulates metabolic processes

3. insulin–stimulates glycogen breakdown in the liver

4. ACTH–stimulates the release of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex

The atrial wall of our heart secretes a very important peptide hormone called______, which_____ because
it causes dilation of the blood vessels. Choose the option which correctly fills the blank.

1. Rennin, increases the blood pressure

2. Angiotensinogen, decreases the blood pressure

3. Atrial natriuretic factor, increases the blood pressure

4. Atrial natriuretic factor, decreases the blood pressure

A person with Addison disease ___________.
1. is unable to replenish blood glucose levels under
stressful conditions
2. develops dramatically more male features
3. develops a rounded face and edema
4. has overgrowth of hands and face

If insufficient PTH is produced, the blood calcium level drops, resulting in ______.

1. reduced growth in childhood or parathyroid dwarfism

2. tetany, where the body shakes from continuous muscle contraction

3. osteoporosis

4. blood clotting

Which of the following hormone is formed in the hypothalamus?

1. Adrenalin

2. Oxytocin

3. Insulin

4. Thyroxine

Adenohypophysis in humans consists of:

1. Pars distalis and Pars nervosa

2. Pars intermedia and Pars distalis

3. Pars nervosa and Pars intermedia

4. Anterior and posterior pituitary.

Which one influences the activity of the kidney?

1. Vasopressin

2. Thyroxine

3. Vasopressin and aldosterone

4. Gonadotrophin