Hormonal, Endo, Repro - A&P Review Flashcards
1
Q
links nervous system to endocrine system
A
hypothalamus
2
Q
master hormonal gland
A
pituitary
3
Q
two parts of the pituitary gland
A
anterior
posterior
4
Q
which part of the pituitary gland uses the hypophyseal portal system
A
anterior
5
Q
GnRH releases either _____ or _____
A
LH (Luteinizing hormone) or FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
6
Q
inner glands
A
parathyroid glands
7
Q
outer glands
A
thyroid gland
8
Q
why is goiter almost non existent in animals
A
because they receive a commercial diet with all of the nutrients they need
9
Q
two things that the thyroid of a patient with hyperthyroidism will often have
A
thyroid tumor
enlarged thyroid gland
10
Q
which species get hypothyroidism
A
dogs
11
Q
which species get hyperthyroidism
A
cats
