Endocrine part 2 Questions and Correct Answers 2026

Endocrine part 2 Questions and Correct Answers 2026 Explain two reasons why low LH prevents pregnancy - Correct Answer Lack of ovulation (no egg released); inability to maintain corpus luteum → low progesterone prevents implantation Would a male have estrogen in bloodstream? Why? - Correct Answer Yes; both sexes produce all sex hormones, adrenal glands produce small amounts of estrogen in males Pancreas is also part of what system? - Correct Answer Digestive system Explain positive feedback + example - Correct Answer Amplifies a response until outcome reached; example: oxytocin during childbirth increases contractions Hormones derived from proteins - Correct Answer Peptide hormones Where is growth hormone produced? - Correct Answer Anterior pituitary Neurosecretory cells belong to what organ? - Correct Answer Hypothalamus Hormone decreased with sunlight - Correct Answer Melatonin Hormone increased with sunlight - Correct Answer MSH Hormones stored in posterior pituitary - Correct Answer ADH and oxytocin Hormone that lowers blood calcium - Correct Answer Calcitonin Hormones that stimulate gonads - Correct Answer FSH and LH