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Which hormone controls metabolism and oxidation?
a) thyroxine
b) gonadotropin
c) somatotropin
d) calcitonin

Which hormone from the anterior pituitary is responsible for growth?
a) somatotropin
b) gonadotropin
c) parathyroid hormone
d) aldosterone

Which disorder results from a deficiency of thyroxine during infancy?
a) cretinism
b) diabetes
c) gout
d) hyperthyroidism

Which disorder is the result of an overactive thyroid and usually results in a thin body, restlessness, fast heartbeat?
a) hyperthyroidism
b) hypothyroidism
c) diabetes
d) gout

Which hormone reduces the sugar in the blood?
a) insulin
b) glucagon
c) melatonin
d) calcitonin

Which hormone increases sugar in the blood?
a) glucagon
b) insulin
c) calcitonin
d) melatonin

hormone
a) melatonin
b) calcitonin
c) epinephrine
d) adrenaline

Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the adrenal glands?
a) melatonin
b) epinephrine
c) cortisol
d) aldosterone

Which hormone is responsible for body repair following injury or stress?
a) cortisol
b) aldosterone
c) epinephrine
d) adrenaline

Which hormone helps the body to conserve water and maintain a balance of minerals?
a) aldosterone
b) adrenaline
c) epinephrine
d) cortisol

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