Hormones NEET Questions

Organic Chemistry - Biomolecules

Hormones MCQ Questions


1.
Hormones are best described as:
A.
Digestive enzymes
B.
Molecules that act as intercellular messengers
C.
Structural proteins
D.
Energy-storing molecules
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ANSWER :
B. Molecules that act as intercellular messengers
2.
Hormones are produced in the body by:
A.
Endocrine glands
B.
Exocrine glands
C.
Salivary glands
D.
Sweat glands
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ANSWER :
A. Endocrine glands
3.
Hormones produced by endocrine glands are transported to their site of action through:
A.
The lymphatic system only
B.
The nervous system
C.
The blood stream
D.
The digestive system
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ANSWER :
C. The blood stream
4.
The general function of hormones is to:
A.
Provide energy directly to cells
B.
Help maintain the balance of biological activities in the body
C.
Provide structural support
D.
Carry oxygen in blood
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ANSWER :
B. Help maintain the balance of biological activities in the body
5.
Examples of steroid hormones include:
A.
Insulin and glucagon
B.
Endorphins
C.
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
D.
Estrogens and androgens
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ANSWER :
D. Estrogens and androgens
6.
Which of the following is a polypeptide hormone?
A.
Estrogen
B.
Insulin
C.
Testosterone
D.
Epinephrine
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ANSWER :
B. Insulin