Identify the term for a biological catalyst that speeds a chemical reaction.
A) Insulin B) Amylase C) Pineal gland D) Enzyme Answer: D Explanation: Enzyme means a biological catalyst that speeds a […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
Glands & Enzymes
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
Identify the term for a protein-digesting enzyme active in the stomach.
A) Sweat gland B) Thyroid gland C) Adrenaline D) Pepsin Answer: D Explanation: Pepsin means a protein-digesting enzyme active in […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
Identify the term for a thyroid hormone affecting metabolic rate.
A) Lactase B) Salivary gland C) Adrenal glands D) Thyroxine Answer: D Explanation: Thyroxine means a thyroid hormone affecting metabolic […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
Identify the term for small glands regulating calcium levels in blood.
A) Pituitary gland B) Glucagon C) Lipase D) Parathyroid glands Answer: D Explanation: Parathyroid glands means small glands regulating calcium […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
Identify the term for small groups of pancreas cells releasing insulin and glucagon.
A) Growth hormone B) Catalase C) Hormone D) Pancreatic islets Answer: D Explanation: Pancreatic islets means small groups of pancreas […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
What is the name of a gland releasing fluid onto skin for cooling?
A) Thyroid gland B) Adrenaline C) Sweat gland D) Pepsin Answer: C Explanation: Sweat gland means a gland releasing fluid […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
What is the name of a pituitary hormone supporting body growth?
A) Catalase B) Hormone C) Growth hormone D) Pancreatic islets Answer: C Explanation: Growth hormone means a pituitary hormone supporting […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
What is the name of an enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk?
A) Salivary gland B) Adrenal glands C) Lactase D) Thyroxine Answer: C Explanation: Lactase means an enzyme that breaks down […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
What is the name of the hormone helping cells take up and store glucose?
A) Amylase B) Pineal gland C) Insulin D) Enzyme Answer: C Explanation: Insulin means the hormone helping cells take up […]
Every Day Science, Glands & Enzymes
Which everyday-science term describes a chemical messenger released by an endocrine gland?
A) Hormone B) Pancreatic islets C) Growth hormone D) Catalase Answer: A Explanation: Hormone means a chemical messenger released by […]