EASY GK QUESTIONS ON ENDOCRINE SYSTEM :
1.The organ system responsible for the growth, reproduction and development of the human body is called-
Ans-Endocrine system
2.The glands of body which pour their secretions directly into the blood stream are known as-
Ans-Endocrine glands
3.The endocrine glands are also known as-
Ans-Ductless glands
4.Secrections from endocrine gland is called as-
Ans-Hormone
5.Which gland is known as the “Master” endocrine gland-
Ans-Pituitary gland
6.Which gland controls the Pituitary gland ?
Ans-Hypothalamus gland
7.smallest endocrine gland in human body-
Ans-Pituitary gland
8.Pituitary gland is present at-
Ans-Below the Brain
9.Which gland controls the development of sex organs in human body ?
Ans-Pituitary gland
10.Why the pituitary gland is known as the master of glands ?
Ans-Because it controls the other glands
11.Which gland is known as the most important gland of human body ?
Ans-Pituitary gland
12.Growth hormone is secreted by which gland ?
Ans-Pituitary gland
13. largest endocrine gland of human body-
Ans-Thyroid gland
14.Where is the Thyroid gland located ?
Ans-Front of the neck
15.Which hormone is secreted by thyroid gland ?
Ans-Thyroxin hormones
16.Which gland on human body is popularly called as Adam s apple” ?
Ans-Thyroid gland
17.The organ in human body which accumulates iodine is-
Ans-Thyroid gland
18.What hormones regulate calcium in the blood and bones ?
Ans-Parathyroid hormones
19.Which endocrine gland is found in chest cavity in human body ?
Ans-Thymus gland
20.Which hormone is secreted by the Thymus gland ?
Ans-Thymine hormones
21.Which gland of the body produces hormones that stimulate the production of T cells ?
Ans-Thymus gland
22.Which gland on human body is both exocrine and endocrine gland ?
Ans-Pancreas
23.Which gland of the body produce insulin ?
Ans-Pancreas
24.By whom insulin was discovered ?
Ans- Frederick Banting
25.The hormone insulin is a-
Ans-Glycolipid
26.Pancreas secrets hormones which help in-
Ans-Keeping sugar balance in body
27.In which cells of pancreas have glucagon hormone ?
Ans-Alpha cells
28.In which cells of pancreas have insulin hormone ?
Ans-Beta cells
29.In which cells of pancreas have Somatostatin ?
Ans-Delta cells
30.Which gland of the body produce Adrenalin hormones ?
Ans-Adrenalin gland
