Endocrine

Question 0

Considered most important part of the endocrine system since it releases hormones that regulate several other endocrine glands - “master gland”
It secretes endorphins that act on the nervous system and reduce a person’s sensitivity to pain. Also controls ovulation and works as a catalyst for the testes and ovaries to create sex hormones

Answer 0

Pituitary Gland

Question 1

Regulates autonomic nervous system - body temp, appetite, sweating, thirst, sexual behavior, rage, fear, blood pressure, sleep

Answer 1

Hypothalmus

Question 2

This produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine that act to control the rate at which cells burn the fuel from food

Answer 2

Thyroid

Question 3

These produce a hormone which functions as an antagonist to calcitonin and is important for the maintenance of normal blood levels of calcium and phosphate.

Answer 3

Parathyroid Glands

Question 4

This produces corticosteroids that will regulate water and sodium balance, the body’s response to stress, the immune system, sexual development and function, and metabolism.

Answer 4

Adrenal cortex

Question 5

This produces epinephrine that increases heart rate and blood pressure when there is an increase in stress

Answer 5

Adrenal medulla

Question 6

Serum phosphate levels are elevated while serum calcium levels and bone resorption are decreased.

Answer 6

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 7

Increased deep tendon reflexes are characteristic of :

Answer 7

Hyperparathyroidism