endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
- true or false: the placenta protects an embryo from alcohol and other harmful substances that might be present in the mother’s blood
A
false
2
Q
- the pancreas is located
A
close to the stomach
3
Q
- which of the following hormones decreases the blood glucose level: growth hormone, glucocorticoids, epinephrine, insulin, glucagon
A
insulin
4
Q
- Being lipid soluble, steroids can do all the following except
A
catalyze cyclic AMP
5
Q
- An example fo negative feedback in the endocrine system?
A
when the amount of a hormone reaches a certain level, the endocrine system stops the release of that hormone
6
Q
- the pineal gland produces
A
melatonin
7
Q
- the gland that produces thymosin is located where?
A
middle upper chest
8
Q
- the gland that is primarily responsible for the body metabolism is located where
A
the throat
9
Q
- the producer of hormone released by the posterior pituitary is located where
A
hypothalamus
10
Q
31.the pineal gland is located where
A
the brain
11
Q
- the hormone _____ controls the development of male characteristics
A
testosterone
12
Q
- the endocrine gland called the ______ gland controls the amount of calcium in the blood
A
pituitary
13
Q
- A hormone released by the ___ gland controls the amount of calcium in the blood
A
parathyroid
