QUIPPER ENDROCRINE

Question 1

Parathyroid glands are derived from the_________________, ______________ glands from the fourth pouch and the __________ glands from the third pouch

Answer 1

embryonic pharyngeal pouches

Question 2

Endocrine cells of the parathyroid glands are called

Answer 2

principal (chief) cells

Question 3

the cell releases a molecule into the
interstitial fluid that binds to receptor of a
similar cell or of the same type.

Answer 3

Autocrine signaling

Question 4

the cell that posses the receptor for a
certain hormone.

Answer 4

Target cell

Question 4

The target cell is located far away from the
secreting cell.

Answer 4

Endocrine Signaling

Question 5

are caused by nonfunctioning parathyroid receptors

Answer 5

pseudohypoparathyroidism

Question 6

cause by nonfunctioning growth hormone receptors

Answer 6

dwarfism

Question 7

Stimulates release of thyrotropin (TSH)

Answer 7

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

Question 8

Stimulates the release of both follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
and luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 8

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
(GnRH)

Question 9

Inhibits release of both somatotropin (GH) and TSH

Answer 9

Somatostatin

Question 10

Stimulates release of GH

Answer 10

Growth hormone-releasing hormone
(GHRH)

Question 11

Inhibits release of prolactin (PRL)

Answer 11

Dopamine

Question 12

Stimulates synthesis of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) and
release of both β-lipotropic hormone (β-LPH) and corticotropin
(ACTH)

Answer 12

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

Question 13

Increases water permeability of renal
collecting ducts

Answer 13

Vasopressin/antidiuretic
hormone (ADH)

Question 14

Stimulates contraction of mammary
gland myoepithelial cells and uterine
smooth muscle

Answer 14

Oxytocin

Question 15

adrenal cortex order of concentric zone from superficial to deep

Answer 15

Zona glomerulus
Zona fasciculata
Zona reticularis

Question 16

Secrete mineralocorticoids

Answer 16

Zona glomerulosa

Question 17

mainly Secrete glucocorticoids and small
amount of weak androgens

Answer 17

Zona fasciculata

Question 18

o Main product is weak androgens
o Produce small amounts of
glucocorticoids

Answer 18

Zona reticularis

Question 19

Acidophils 2 types

Answer 19

Somatotrophs
Lactotrophs

Question 20

Basophils 3 types

Answer 20

Corticotrophs
Gonadotrophs
Thyrotrophs

Question 21

y is a disorder, usually autoimmune in origin, which causes degeneration in any layer of adrenal cortex, with concomitant
loss of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, or androgen
production.

Answer 21

addison disease

Question 22

Glucagon

Answer 22

α or A cells

Question 23

produce insulin

Answer 23

β or B cells

Question 24

secreting somatostatin

Answer 24

δ or D cells

Question 25

Pancreatic polypeptide

Answer 25

PP cells

Question 26

Acts on several tissues to make energy stored in glycogen and fat available through glycogenolysis and lipolysis; increases blood glucose content

Answer 26

Glucagon

Question 27

Acts on several tissues to cause entry of glucose into cells and promotes decrease of blood glucose content

Answer 27

Insulin

Question 28

Inhibits release of other islet cell hormones through local paracrine action; inhibits release of GH and TSH in anterior pituitary and HCl secretion by gastric parietal cells

Answer 28

Somatostatin

Question 29

Stimulates activity of gastric chief cells; inhibits bile secretion, pancreatic enzyme and bicarbonate secretion, and intestinal motility

Answer 29

Pancreatic polypeptide

Question 30

cell of pineal gland

Answer 30

Pinealocytes

Question 31

Thyroid glands endocrine cells

Answer 31

Follicular cells Parafollicular or C cells

Question 32

Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4 )

Answer 32

Follicular cells

Question 33

Calcitonin

Answer 33

Parafollicular or C cells

Question 34

Parathyroid hormone (PTH

Answer 34

Chief cells

Question 35

Melatonin

Answer 35

Pinealocytes

Question 36

Increases heart rate and blood pressure

Answer 36

Epinephrine

Question 37

Constricts vessels; increases heart rate and blood pressure

Answer 37

Norepinephrine

Question 38

Adrenal glands: Medulla

Answer 38

Chromaffin cell

Question 39

Raises blood glucose levels

Answer 39

Glucagon

Question 40

Lowers blood glucose levels

Answer 40

Insulin

Question 41

Inhibits secretion of insulin, glucagon, and somatotropin

Answer 41

Somatostatin

Question 42

Inhibits secretion of pancreatic enzymes and HCO3 –

Answer 42

Pancreatic polypeptide

Question 43

Increases metabolic rate

Answer 43

Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4 )

Question 44

Lowers blood Ca2+ levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity

Answer 44

Calcitonin

Question 45

Raises blood Ca2+ levels by stimulating osteoclast activity

Answer 45

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 46

Regulates circadian rhythms

Answer 46

Melatonin