Endocrine

Question 1

what is the function of the endocrine system

Answer 1

slow, long-term communication

Question 2

how do hormones get around the body? (flow chart)

Answer 2

endocrine glands secrete hormones into blood
——->
blood carries hormones to target organs
——–>
target organs have receptors that hormones bind to

Question 3

what are the 2 types of hormones

Answer 3

Peptide

Steroid

Question 4

this type of hormone cannot penetrate the plasma membrane and must rely on a second messenger to deliver the message

Answer 4

Peptide

Question 5

this type of hormone penetrates the plasma membrane to directly deliver the message

Answer 5

Steroid

Question 6

what is the component of the diencephalon that secretes hormones that control the pituitary gland

Answer 6

Hypothalamus

Question 7

The posterior Pituitary is part of the __________

Answer 7

Hypothalamus

Question 8

the Pituitary secretes hormones produced by the ________

Answer 8

Hypothalamus

Question 9

this hormone stimulates contractions of breast and uterine muscles

Answer 9

Oxytocin

Question 10

Oxytocin is secreted by the __________

Answer 10

Posterior Pituitary

Question 11

this hormone reduces water loss through the kidneys

Answer 11

antidiuretic

Question 12

this hormone stimulates growth of the entire the body

Answer 12

Growth hormone

Question 13

the Growth hormone is secreted by the _________

Answer 13

Anterior Pituitary

Question 14

this hormone is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex

Answer 14

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Question 15

this hormone is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid to secrete thyroxine

Answer 15

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Question 16

this hormone is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates milk production

Answer 16

Prolactin

Question 17

this hormone is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the growth of the ovarian follicle

Answer 17

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 18

this hormone is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates ovulation and stimulates growth and maintenance of the corpus luteum from old follicle tissue

Answer 18

Luteinizing hormone

Question 19

The Pineal Gland is located in the _______

Answer 19

Diencephalon

Question 20

The pineal gland secretes:

Answer 20

Melatonin

Question 21

what is the hormone that stimulates the sleep phase of the circadian rhythm

Answer 21

Melatonin

Question 22

This gland is located anterior to the trachea just below the larynx

Answer 22

Thyroid Gland

Question 23

Calcitonin is secreted by the:

Answer 23

Thyroid Gland

Question 24

what hormone decreases blood calcium levels?

Answer 24

Calcitonin

Question 25

This hormone stimulates glucose metabolism

Answer 25

Thyroxine

Question 26

Thyroxine is secreted by which gland?

Answer 26

Thyroid Gland

Question 27

The parathyroid is attached to the?

Answer 27

Posterior Thyroid

Question 28

How many Parathyroids are there?

Answer 28

4

Question 29

The parathyroid glands secrete which hormone?

Answer 29

Parathyroid Hormone

Question 30

what hormone increase blood calcium levels?

Answer 30

Parathyroid Hormone

Question 31

Where are the Adrenal Glands located?

Answer 31

atop the kidneys

Question 32

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine are secreted from what part of the adrenal glands?

Answer 32

Adrenal Medulla

Question 33

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine, which are secreted from the Adrenal Medulla stimulate what response?

Answer 33

fight or flight

Question 34

what hormone(s) does the Adrenal Cortex secrete?

Answer 34

Mineralocorticoids Glucocorticoids Gonadocorticoids (male hormones)

Question 35

what is the function of Mineralocorticoids

Answer 35

reduce water loss through the kidneys

Question 36

What is the function of Glucocorticoids

Answer 36

Painkillers

Question 37

What is the Function of the Gonadocorticoids

Answer 37

They primarily contribute to male hormone production

Question 38

where is the Pancreas located?

Answer 38

lower abdomen

Question 39

What does the Pancreas Secrete?

Answer 39

Insulin and Glucagon

Question 40

what is the function of Insulin?

Answer 40

decreases blood sugar levels

Question 41

what is the function of Glucagon?

Answer 41

increases blood sugar levels

Question 42

Where are the ovaries located?

Answer 42

Lower Abdomen

Question 43

What 2 hormones do the ovaries secrete?

Answer 43

Estrogen and Progesterone

Question 44

what is the primary female hormone?

Answer 44

Estrogen

Question 45

what hormone is involved in menstration

Answer 45

Progesterone

Question 46

Where are the testes located?

Answer 46

below the abdomen in the scrotal sac

Question 47

What 2 hormones do the testes secrete?

Answer 47

Testosterone and Inhibin

Question 48

What is the primary male hormone

Answer 48

Testosterone

Question 49

What hormone reduces sperm production

Answer 49

Inhibin