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Question 1

are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs,skin,musclesand other tissues.

Answer 1

Hormones

Question 2

Hormones examples include:

Answer 2

Metabolism
Homeostasis (constant internal balance), such asblood pressureandblood sugarregulation, fluid (water) andelectrolytebalance and body temperature
Growth and development
Sexual function
Reproduction
Sleep-wake cycle
Mood

Question 3

endocrine system consists of three types of tissues:

Answer 3

Endocrine glands.
Organs.
Endocrine-related tissues.

Question 4

special tissues in your body that create and release substances.

Answer 4

Glands

Question 5

make and release hormones directly into your bloodstream

Answer 5

Endocrine glands

Question 6

This is a tiny gland in yourbrainthat’s beneath the back part of yourcorpus callosum.

Answer 6

Pineal gland

Question 7

Releases melatonin

Answer 7

Pineal gland

Question 8

This is a small, pea-sized gland at the base of your brain below your hypothalamus. It releases eight hormones, some of which trigger other endocrine glands to release hormones.

Answer 8

Pituitary gland

Question 9

It is locatedin the mid-line of the brain, outside the blood-brain barrier and attached to the roof of the third ventricle by a short stalk.

Answer 9

Pineal gland

Question 10

often called the “master gland” because it controls the functions of other endocrine glands, such as the thyroid and adrenal glands.

Answer 10

Pituitary gland

Question 11

produces hormones that regulate many bodily functions, including blood pressure, water balance, and stress response.

Answer 11

Pituitary gland

Question 12

Anterior Pituituary Gland Produces:

Answer 12

Thyroid stimulating hormone
Prolactin
Follicle stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Growth hormone

Question 13

Posterior Pituituary Gland Produces:

Answer 13

ADH – antidiuretic hormone
Oxytocin

Question 14

This is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck under your skin. It releases hormones that help control your metabolism

Answer 14

Thyroid gland

Question 15

These are four pea-sized glands that are typically behind your thyroid. Sometimes they exist along youresophagusor in your chest (ectopic parathyroid glands).

Answer 15

Parathyroid gland

Question 16

They releaseparathyroid hormone(PTH), which controls the level of ___ in your blood.

Answer 16

Parathyroid gland
Level of calcium

Question 17

These are small, triangle-shaped glands on top of each of your twokidneys. They release several hormones that manage bodily processes, like __, __ and your__.

Answer 17

Adrenal glands
Metabolism
Bp
Stress response

Question 18

glands in the body that aren’t endocrine glands,

Answer 18

sweat glands (a type ofexocrine gland).

Question 19

Thyroid gland - in the neck
Produces;

Answer 19

T3 – triiodothyronine
T4 – thyroxine

Calcitonin

Question 20

1. rest on top of the kidneys.
2. outer layer of the adrenal gland
3. inside of the adrenal gland

Answer 20

1. ADRENAL GLANDS
2. ADRENAL CORTEX
3. ADRENAL MEDULLA

Question 21

Pain from the adrenal glands is often felt in the __ and __, also known as the __.

Answer 21

Back and sides
Flank

Question 22

Adrenal glands
1. Adrenal cortex produces:
2. Adrenal medulla produces:

Answer 22

1. Aldosterone, cortisol, androgens
2. Epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 23

situated behind the stomach .

Answer 23

Pancreas

Question 24

Pancreas produces

Answer 24

insulin and glucagon

Question 25

Testes produces Ovaries produces

Answer 25

Produces testosterone and Produces estrogen and progesterone

Question 26

This is a structure deep within your brain (which is an organ). It’s the main link between your endocrine system and your nervous system. It makes two hormones that your pituitary gland stores and releases (___ and ___) and makes and releases two hormones (__ and __).

Answer 26

oxytocin and vasopressin) dopamine and somatostatin

Question 27

the __ is a small part of the brain that controls many bodily functions, including __, __, and __. It's responsible for maintaining a stable state called _. . 

Answer 27

Hypothalamus Body temperature, hunger, and sleep Homeostasis

Question 28

What does the hypothalamus do?

Answer 28

Hormone production Temperature regulation Fluid balance Energy metabolism Reproduction Sleep cycle Emergency responses

Question 29

Hypothalamus – located in the brain. Produces four key hormones;

Answer 29

Corticotropin – releasing hormone Thyroid releasing hormone Growth hormone Gonadotropin releasing hormone

Question 30

Other tissues that release hormones

Answer 30

Digestive tract (stomach and small intestines Kidney Liver Heart Placenta

Question 31

Endocrine system related conditions 1. Diabetes and metabolic conditions: 2. Endocrine cancers and tumors:

Answer 31

1. Type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes Metabolic syndrome. Obesity. 2. Adrenal tumors. Neuroendocrine tumors. Pancreatic cancer. Parathyroid cancer. Parathyroid tumors. Pituitary tumors. Thyroid cancer.

Question 32

Thyroid disease:

Answer 32

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Thyroiditis. Thyroid nodule.

Question 33

Sexual development, function and reproduction conditions:

Answer 33

Amenorrhea (absent periods). Erectile dysfunction. Growth hormone deficiency and excess (acromegaly or gigantism). Hormonal acne. Hormone-related infertility. Hypogonadism. Menopausal disorders. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Question 35

Calcium and bone conditions: .

Answer 35

Hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. Osteopenia and osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency.