Packet 14 - Endocrine Function

Question 1

Increases the production/secretion of thyroid hormone, stimulates growth of gland.

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 1

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Increases the production/secretion of thyroid hormone, stimulates growth of gland.

Question 2

Stimulates milk production.

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 2

Prolactin

Stimulates milk production.

Question 3

In women, acts on ovaries to promote follicle maturation and estrogen production. In men, promotes spermatogenesis.

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 3

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

In women, acts on ovaries to promote follicle maturation and estrogen production.

In men, promotes spermatogenesis.

Question 4

Causes uterine contractions and letdown of milk.

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 4

Oxytocin

Causes uterine contractions and letdown of milk.

Question 5

Increases the production of melanin by melanocytes.

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 5

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

Increases the production of melanin by melanocytes.

Question 6

In women, acts on ovaries, which causes ovulation and progesterone production. In men, increases testosterone production. Also called interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) in men.

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 6

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

In women, acts on ovaries, which causes ovulation and progesterone production.

In men, increases testosterone production.

Also called interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) in men.

Question 7

Necessary for growth; contributes to regulation of metabolism (protein synthesis, fat mobilization, liver glycogenolysis, etc.).

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 7

Growth Hormone (GH)

Necessary for growth;

contributes to regulation of metabolism (protein synthesis, fat mobilization, liver glycogenolysis, etc.).

Question 8

Increases the production/secretion of adrenal cortex hormones.

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 8

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Increases the production/secretion of adrenal cortex hormones.

Question 9

Promotes water retention in collecting ducts of nephron.

a. ) GH b.) MSH
c. ) Prolactin d.) LH
e. ) Oxytocin f.) ACTH
g. ) ADH h.) FSH
i. ) TSH

Answer 9

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Promotes water retention in collecting ducts of nephron.

Question 10

Produce estrogen and progesterone/androgens.

a. ) Hypothalamus b.) Thymus
c. ) Ovaries/Testes d.) Thyroid
e. ) Parathyroid glands f.) Adrenal glands
g. ) Exocrine Pancreas h.) Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 10

Ovaries / Testes

Produce estrogen and progesterone/androgens.

Question 11

Secrete hormones into blood. Alpha cells secrete glucagon and Beta cells secrete insulin. islets of Langerhans.

a. ) Hypothalamus b.) Thymus
c. ) Ovaries/Testes d.) Thyroid
e. ) Parathyroid glands f.) Adrenal glands
g. ) Exocrine Pancreas h.) Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 11

Endocrine Pancreas

islets of Langerhans

Secrete hormones into blood.

Alpha cells: secrete glucagon

Beta cells: secrete insulin

Question 12

Parathyroid hormone.

a. ) Hypothalamus b.) Thymus
c. ) Ovaries/Testes d.) Thyroid
e. ) Parathyroid glands f.) Adrenal glands
g. ) Exocrine Pancreas h.) Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 12

Parathyroid Glands

Parathyroid hormone.

Question 13

Produces hormone called thymosin, which affects immune system; possibly directs maturation of lymphocytes and development of normal immune function in children/adolescents. Not much is known about this hormone.

a. ) Hypothalamus b.) Thymus
c. ) Ovaries/Testes d.) Thyroid
e. ) Parathyroid glands f.) Adrenal glands
g. ) Exocrine Pancreas h.) Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 13

Thymus

Produces hormone called thymosin, which affects immune system; possibly directs maturation of lymphocytes and development of normal immune function in children/adolescents.

Not much is known about this hormone.

Question 14

a. ) Hypothalamus b.) Thymus
c. ) Ovaries/Testes d.) Thyroid
e. ) Parathyroid glands f.) Adrenal glands
g. ) Exocrine Pancreas h.) Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 14

Adrenal Glands

Question 15

Triiodothyronine (T₃), Thyroxine (T₄), and Throcalcitonin.

a. ) Hypothalamus b.) Thymus
c. ) Ovaries/Testes d.) Thyroid
e. ) Parathyroid glands f.) Adrenal glands
g. ) Exocrine Pancreas h.) Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 15

Thyroid

Triiodothyronine (T₃), Thyroxine (T₄), and Throcalcitonin.

Question 16

Anatomically part of the CNS, but produces/secretes hormones that affect function of pituitary gland (affects both anterior and posterior pituitary).

a. ) Hypothalamus b.) Thymus
c. ) Ovaries/Testes d.) Thyroid
e. ) Parathyroid glands f.) Adrenal glands
g. ) Exocrine Pancreas h.) Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 16

Hypothalamus

Anatomically part of the CNS, but produces/secretes hormones that affect function of pituitary gland

(affects both anterior and posterior pituitary).

Question 17

Secretes digestive enzymes into duodenum. Acinar cells.

a. ) Hypothalamus b.) Thymus
c. ) Ovaries/Testes d.) Thyroid
e. ) Parathyroid glands f.) Adrenal glands
g. ) Exocrine Pancreas h.) Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 17

Exocrine Pancreas

Acinar cells

Secretes digestive enzymes into duodenum.