APPK 1.6 - Endocrine System

Question 1

Define: hormone

Answer 1

a chemical messenger

Question 2

Define: hyper

Answer 2

over/above; excessive

Question 3

Define: hypo

Answer 3

under/below; deficiency

Question 4

What is an exocrine gland?

Answer 4

Secretes substances that enter ducts & ultimates EXIT the body (sweat, tears, mucus)

Question 5

What is an endocrine gland?

Answer 5

Secretes substances that enter the interstitial fluid & STAY within the body (hormones)

Question 6

T/F: the hormones secreted by the endocrine system circulate through the entire body but every hormone does not effect every cell.

Answer 6

True; hormones can only affect certain cells that have the corresponding receptors to that hormone.

Question 7

T/F: The only hormones in the body are those that are responsible for growth & puberty.

Answer 7

False; there are over 50 different hormones that the body releases & they impact all areas/functions of the body not just growth!

Question 8

What are the fundamental differences between the nervous system & the endocrine system?

Answer 8

Nervous = communicates w/ electrical impulses, responds very quickly to stimuli, creates quick LOCAL & SPECIFIC effects on an organ.

Endocrine = communicates w/ hormones, reacts slowly to stimuli, creates SLOW, LONG-LASTING & WIDESPREAD effects on many organs at once.

Question 9

T/F: the nervous & endocrine system are the main control systems of the body and are central to how homeostasis is maintained in the body.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

“Mastermind”

Answer 10

Hypothalamus

Question 11

“Master gland”

Answer 11

Pituitary gland

Question 12

What gland produces melatonin?

Answer 12

Pineal gland

Question 13

What gland is located on the posterior neck & produces a hormone that increases calcium levels?

Answer 13

Parathyroid gland

Question 14

What gland regulates metabolism?

Answer 14

Thyroid gland

Question 15

What gland is essential to the creation of specialized immune T-cells?

Answer 15

Thymus gland

Question 16

“Emergency gland”

Answer 16

Adrenal gland

Question 17

What gland is posterior to the stomach & produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels (gulcagon & insulin)?

Answer 17

Pancreas

Question 18

What are the glands that produce sex hormones in males & females, respectively.

Answer 18

Male = testes; testosterone
Female = ovaries; estrogen & progesterone

Question 19

List 3 functions of the Endocrine system

Answer 19

• Body-wide communication & control of growth & development
• Body-wide communication & control of metabolism
• Homeostatic balance in the blood

Question 20

What is the main benefit of massage to the endocrine system?

Answer 20

Bodywork can trigger the parasympathetic nervous system which allows balance to return to the endocrine system.

Question 21

What massage modalities are associated with targeting the endocrine system?

Answer 21

Reflexology; manual pressure applied to “reflex” points on the feet & hands to stimulate change in a corresponding gland/organ.
&
Shiatsu; manipulation of points on a meridian that corresponds to organs & glands to effect change in the structure.

Question 22

Diabetes mellitus: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 22

Indicated; caution to be mindful of insulin timing & neuropathy (loss of sensation)

Question 23

Hyperthyroidism: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 23

Indicated; caution if the skin is damaged to avoid/cover compromised skin

Question 24

Thyroid cancer: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 24

Indicated; unless currently going through radioactive iodine therapy it becomes systemically contraindicated

Question 25

Pancreatic cancer: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

Answer 25

Contraindicated (unless trained); caution if client comes in with undiagnosed nonspecific mid-back pain.