Endocrinology is defined as the study of how chemical messenger molecules, referred to as hormones, influence physiological processes. By definition, a hormone is a signaling molecule that is released into the bloodstream, where the hormone can then travel to distant target cells and tissues within the body. Along with the nervous system, the hormones of the endocrine system provide an important means by which information travels within the body. Test your basic knowledge of the endocrine system by taking this simple quiz.
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(1) Oxytocin plays an essential role in the following physiological process(es):
(2) Oxytocin acts on target cells by binding to this receptor type:
(3) Growth hormone (GH) is produced by this cell type within the anterior pituitary gland:
(4) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by this cell type within the anterior pituitary gland:
(5) Prolactin is produced by this cell type within the anterior pituitary gland:
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Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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