Endocrine System Fill in the Blank

Question 1

The endocrine system secretes hormones directly into the

Answer 1

bloodstream

Question 2

helps to maintain

Answer 2

homeostasis

Question 3

___________ glands release secretions into duct that carries them into other areas/outside of body
ex: sweat glands, pancreatic secretions for digestion

Answer 3

exocrine glands

Question 4

___________ gland releases hormone directly into bloodstream
have no ducts (ductless glands)
ex: thyroid or pancreas

Answer 4

endocrine glands

Question 5

there is one of these type of glands located on top of each kidney

Answer 5

adrenal glands

Question 6

the 2 sections of the adrenal glands are

Answer 6

adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla

Question 7

the adrenal ________ contains corticosteroids

Answer 7

cortex

Question 8

the adrenal __________ secretes epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine

Answer 8

medulla

Question 9

Only organ that has both exocrine and endocrine functions

Answer 9

Pancreas

Question 10

the exocrine portion of the pancreas releases _________ enzymes that are released through the ________

Answer 10

digestive; duodenum

Question 11

the endocrine portion of the pancreas has _______ of _________ that produce insulin and glucagon

Answer 11

Islets of Langerhans

Question 12

Insulin is produced by ________ cells

Answer 12

BETA

Question 13

Glucagon is produced by _______ cells

Answer 13

ALPHA

Question 14

_____ stimulates cells to take in glucose form bloodstream, lowers blood sugar level, occurs after eating a carb contained meal

Answer 14

Insulin

Question 15

_________ stimulates liver to release stored glucose into bloodstream, raises blood sugar levels, occurs when we need more glucose

Answer 15

glucagon

Question 16

Parathyroid hormones regulates

Answer 16

calcium level in bloodstream

Question 17

if calcium gets too low ____________ hormone rises in blood, stimulates __________, releases more _______ into bloodstream

Answer 17

-parathyroid
-bone breakdown
-calcium

Question 18

the ________ gland secretes melatonin

Answer 18

pineal

Question 19

pineal gland is part of ___________ region of brain

Answer 19

thalamus

Question 20

pineal gland plays a role in __________ rhythms

Answer 20

circadian

Question 21

the __________ gland divides into anterior and posterior lobes

Answer 21

pituitary

Question 22

pituitary gland is regulated by the

Answer 22

hypothalamus

Question 23

the pituitary gland can also be called the

Answer 23

master gland

Question 24

the anterior pituitary secretes 7 hormones. they are (FLAT PeG)

Answer 24

1. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
2. luteinizing hormone (LH)
3. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
4. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
5. prolactin
   6.endorphins
   7.growth hormone (GH)

Question 25

growth hormone is also called

Answer 25

somatotropin

Question 26

somatotropin stimulates

Answer 26

cell growth and divide

Question 27

prolactin stimulates

Answer 27

milk production in breast

Question 28

Melanocytes-stimulating hormone stimulates

Answer 28

melanocytes to produce more melanin

Question 29

thyroid-stimulating hormone regulates

Answer 29

function of thyroid gland

Question 30

Adrenocorticotropin hormone regulates

Answer 30

function of adrenal cortex

Question 31

follicle-stimulating hormone is responsible for development of ___________ and stimulates ovaries to secrete _____

Answer 31

development of ova and sperm; estrogen

Question 32

luteinizing hormone stimulates ______ __ ___________ and plays a role in ______ _____ _________

Answer 32

secretion of sex hormones; releasing ova in females

Question 33

Posterior pituitary has 2 hormones. they are

Answer 33

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

Question 34

antodiuretic is also called ________ and promotes _____ _______ by the ______ ________

Answer 34

vasopressin; promotes water reabsorption by the kidney tubules

Question 35

oxytocin stimulates

Answer 35

uterine contraction during labor and delivery

Question 36

after birth, oxytocin stimulates

Answer 36

release of milk from breast

Question 37

thyroid gland is located on

Answer 37

either side of trachea

Question 38

there are 2 thyroid hormones. they are

Answer 38

thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)

Question 39

T3 needs ______ to make hormones

Answer 39

iodine

Question 40

hormones in T3 regulate ______ ______ and adjust _____ _______

Answer 40

-energy production -metabolic rate

Question 41

if calcium levels rise too high 3 things happen 1. _______ levels in blood increase 2. increase deposition of calcium into ____ 3. decrease levels of calcium in __________

Answer 41

1. calcitonin 2. bone 3. bloodstream