HAPL 1 and 2 – The Endocrine System

III- Skill/Concept Building Exercises:

A1- Directions: Identify the term being described below.
Write Your answer on the space provided.
_______________1. hGH-human growth hormone: TSH-thyroid-
stimulating hormone: FSH-follicle-stimulating hormone: LH-luteinizing
hormone: PRL-prolactin: ACTH-adrenocorticotropic hormone: MSH-
melanocyte stimulating hormone
Thymosin 2. Promotes the maturation of "T" cells for the immune
response.
Melatonin 3. Helps to set biological clock
Testosterone 4. Stimulates development of male sex
characteristics; stimulates male sex drive and regulates sperm
production
Progesterone 5. Stimulates development of female sex characteristics;
helps regulate menstrual cycle
Glucagon 6. Increases blood glucose by stimulating liver breakdown
glycogen into glucose
Insulin 7. Decreases blood glucose levels by transporting glucose
into body cells
Epinephrine 8. Promotes fight or flight response
Androgen 9. Insignificant in males; increases sex drive in
female
Cortisol 10. Increases resistance to stress, increases blood glucose
levels and decreases inflammation
Aldosterone 11. decreases sodium and water loss in urine by
returning sodium and water to the blood cortisol
Hormone 12. Parathyroid hormone-increases blood calcium levels by
stimulating osteoclasts to break down bone matrix
Calcitonin 13. Decreases blood calcium levels by inhibiting
osteoclasts
Anterior pituitary 14. Produces and secretes several peptide hormones
that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth,
and reproduction
Posterior pituitary 15. This part of the pituitary does not produce
hormones, but stores and releases oxytocin and ADH
Thyroid gland 16. A gland that secretes thyroxine (T4),
triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin
Adrenal gland 17. A gland that produces aldosterone, cortisol, and
androgens
Follide-stimulate hormone 18. Hormone that stimulates sperm
production: stimulates oocyte production and estrogen secretion
Luteinizing Hormone 19. Hormone that stimulates secretion of
Testosterone: triggers ovulations and stimulates secretion of estrogen
and progesterone
Aldosterone 20. Hormone that decreases water loss in urine by
returning water to the blood
Oxytocin 21. Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and
milk ejection during suckling
Adrenal Medulla 22. Gland that produces epinephrine, and
norepinephrine (NE)
Prolactin 23. Hormone that stimulates production and secretion of milk
Acromegaly 24. Results from over secretion of growth hormone, usually
caused by a tumor of the pituitary. Bones in the hands feet and face
enlarge, skin and tongue thicken and slurred speech develops
Diabetes Insipidus 25. Caused by decreased secretion of vasopressin,
preventing water from being reabsorbed in the kidneys. Symptoms
include polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, weakness, dry skin
__________26. Results from an over secretion of somatotropin before
puberty. Causes excessive growth of long bones, extreme tallness,
decreased sexual development and at times decreased mental development
Diabetes Mellitus 27. Caused by decreased secretion of insulin from
the pancreas. Symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia,
glycosuria, weight loss, fatigue, slow healing, vision changes.
Crushing’s syndrome 28. Results from over secretion of
glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex. Symptoms include high blood
sugar, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, poor healing, moon face,
& obesity
Type2 Diabetes Mellitus 29. Mature onset form of DM. Frequently occurs
due to obesity and is controlled with diet and/or oral hypoglycemic
medications
Type1 Diabetes 30. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, usually
occurs early in life, is more severe and requires insulin
Dwarfism 31. Results from an under secretion of somatotropin,
characterized by a small body size, short extremities, and lack of
sexual development
Hyperthyroidism 32. Overactivity of the thyroid gland. Symptoms
include extreme nervousness, tremors, irritability, rapid pulse,
weight loss, hypertension
Graves’ Diseases 33. Severe form of hyperthyroidism, more common in
women than men. Symptoms include tense facial expression, protruding
eyeballs, nervous irritability, emotional instability, tachycardia,
increased appetite with weight loss and diarrhea
Myxedema 34. Form of hypothyroidism, symptoms include coarse, dry
skin, slow mental functions, fatigue, weakness, intolerance of cold,
weight gain, edema, and slow pulse
Hypothyroidism 35. Underactivity of the parathyroid gland, resulting
in low levels of calcium in the blood
Addison’s diseases 36. Decreased secretion of aldosterone from the
adrenal cortex which interferes with the reabsorption of sodium and
water and causes increased level of potassium in the blood Symptoms
include dehydration, hypotension, lethargy, weight loss, muscle
weakness, yellowish color of the skin, low blood sugar and edema
Hyperparathyroidism 37. Overactivity of the parathyroid gland.
results in increased calcium in the blood, lethargy, gastro
disturbances and calcium deposits on the walls of vessels and organs.
Bones become weak
Cretinism 38. Form of hypothyroidism, develops in infancy or early
childhood and results in a lack of mental and physical growth, leading
to mental retardation and abnormal dwarfed stature
_____________39. A steroid hormone secreted by the interstitial cells
of the testes; the stimulus for secretion is LH from the anterior
pituitary gland
Thyroid Scan 40. This diagnostic examination is usually done when
your thyroid level is elevated. The scan shows the size and condition
of your goiter, overactivity of some parts or whole thyroid
Erythropoietin 41. Hormone that signals bone marrow
Pituitary glands 42. Controls other glands in the body by secreting
hormones that either turn them on or off

Hypothalamus 43. Connects pituitary gland to the ventral portion of

the brain. Sends releasing factors or inhibitory factors to the
pituitary gland by direct blood vessels
Positive feedback 44. If levels of a particular hormone are low in
the blood the hypothalamus senses this and tells the pituitary to send
out releasing factors which turn on the gland that makes that
particular hormone
Negative feedback 45. If hormone levels are found to be too high
the hypothalamus tells the pituitary to send out inhibitory factors
which tell the gland that makes the hormone to stop producing so much
Anterior Pituitary gland 46. Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
that produces 7 hormones
Anatomy Pituitary gland 47. Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
that produces 2 hormones
____________48. Stimulates growth of body cells, especially bone and
muscle. Causes protein synthesis and prevents protein breakdown.
Increases milk production in cattle
Goiter 49. Enlargement of thyroid. Due to excessive
stimulation of thyroid gland by pituitary due to iodine deficiency.
Due to tumor, due to excess iodine in diet.
_____________50. Gland on top of the brain. Makes melatonin at night.
Helpful in nocturnal (especially reptiles) animals for night activity.
Decreases gonad activity in winter.
A2 – Directions: Match the descriptions above with the terms inside
the box below. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the
blank.
__H____1. Secretes insulin and glucagon, which regulate the level of
sugars in the blood
__I____2. Signals the immune system to produce cells to fight
Infections
_ J___3. Regulates the level of calcium in the blood
__K____4. Controls how the body uses energy
__L___5. Regulates body functions, controls other endocrine glands,
and causes growth
__M____6. In males; responsible for testosterone and producing sperm
cells for reproduction
__N____7. In females, are responsible for releasing estrogen and
producing egg cells for reproduction
__H____8. Secretes insulin and glucagon, which regulate the level of
sugars in the blood
__S____9. Releases hormones that allow the body to respond quickly to
stress
__T____10. Endocrine tissue that secrete chemical messages
__N____11. Female sex organ, located in the pelvis, that produces
estrogen and progesterone
__R____12. Produces atriopeptin that reduces blood volume and
pressure and helps regulate fluid balance
__H____13. Makes hormones that stimulate production or release of
enzymes that aid digestion
__P____14. Releases the hormone gastrin that stimulates other glands
to increase their output
__O____15. Secretes erythropoietin, which stimulate production of red
blood cells in bone marrow
__I____16. Produces hormones involved in the development of white
blood cells
__U____17. Produces growth hormone, thyrotropin, corticotrophin,
gonadotrophin, prolactin inhibitory factor, oxytocin
__V____18. Produces sex cells
__U____19. Limbic system component that regulates hunger, body
temperature and other functions (homeostasis)
__H____20. Regulates the level of sugar in the blood
__I____21. Gland located near the heart; it aids in the body's
defense against infection by making antibodies
__W____22. Located in the center of the brain, functioning to secrete
melatonin and serotonin
__X______23. Produces hormones: Epinephrine, Corticosteroids, and
norepinephrine (fight or flight)
__D______24. Decreases blood sugar levels (pancreas)
__C______25. Increases blood sugar levels
__E______26. Levels peak at night and make us drowsy, receives input
from visual pathway, hypothalamus has large supply, may play a role in
the integrating process
____F____27. Decreases blood calcium levels, works antagonistically
against the parathyroid hormone (thyroid)
____G____28. Stimulates uterine contraction during childbirth and milk
ejection during lactation (Posterior)
____B____29. Stimulates breast development and maintains lactation
during childbirth (Anterior) (Not Tropic)
____A____30. Second major controlling system in the body
A. Endocrine H. Pancreas P. Stomach
system I. Thymus Q. Intestine
B. Prolactin J. R. Heart
C. Insulin Parathyroid S. Adrenal
D. Glucagon K. Thyroid glands
E. Melatonin L. Pituitary T. Endocrine
F. M. Testes glands
Calcitonin N. Ovaries U.
G. Oxytocin O. Kidney Hypothalamus
V. Gonads
W. Pineal
gland
X. Adrenal
gland

A3- Directions: Identify the right term or words that will correspond
to the given descriptions below. Write your
answer
on the blank.
ENDOCRINE
GLANDS_____ 1. Hormone secreted by the pineal gland; acts as a
neurotransmitter and vasoconstrictor that stimulate smooth muscle
contraction and inhibits gastric secretion
MELATONIN____2. Hormone secreted by the pineal gland; it is secreted
directly into cerebrospinal fluid
PINEAL GLANDS3. An endocrine gland located in the epithalamus of the
diencephalon that produces the hormone melatonin
THYMOSIN_____4. Hormone secreted by the thymus gland that causes the
production of T lymphocytes
THYMUS_______5. A bilobed mass of tissue found in the mediastinum
behind the sternum between the two lungs; this gland is most important
early in life: critical in the development of the immune system
ESTROGEN_____6. Female hormones; development of the female
reproductive structure, secondary female characteristics, menstrual
cycle control
TESTOSTERONE_7. The principal male sex hormone; responsible for the
development of the male reproductive structure, enlargement of testes
and penis (at puberty), secondary male characteristics (facial and
chest hair, deepening of the voice, muscular development
ISLET OF
LAGERHANS____8. Endocrine portion of the pancreas; produce hormones
insulin and glucagon which regulate blood glucose levels
CORTISONE____9. Steroid closely related to cortisol given to reduce
inflammation
GLUCOCORTICOID
HORMONE______10. Glucocorticoid hormone; hormone that stimulates the
liver to synthesize glucose from circulating amino acids; the middle
layer of the adrenal cortex secrets it
ALDOSTERONE__11. Hormone that regulates sodium reabsorption and
potassium excretion by the kidneys
ADRENAL CORTEX12. Outer part of the adrenal gland; makes up the bulk
of the adrenal gland
ADRENAL MEDULLA13. Inner part of the adrenal gland; produces a large
amounts of the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) and small amounts of
norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which are commonly referred to fight-
or-flight hormones.
ADRENAL
GLANDS______14. Suprarenal, small glands found on top of each kidney
PARATHYROID
HORMONE______15. The hormone of the parathyroid gland; inhibits the
activity of osteoblasts and causes osteoclasts to break down bone
matrix tissue, thus releasing calcium and phosphate ions into the
blood
PARATHYROID
GLANDS_______16. Four glands about the size of raisins that are
embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
CALCITONIN___17. Hormone secreted by the thyroid that lowers the
calcium and phosphate ion concentration of the blood
_____T3____18. A hormone of the thyroid gland that regulates the
metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; contains three iodine
atoms
_THYROXINE___19. A hormone of the thyroid gland that regulates the
metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; contains four iodine
atoms
GOITER_______20. Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to an inadequate
amount of iodine in the diet
THYROID
GLANDS_______21. An endocrine gland located along the trachea: it
requires iodine to function properly.
OXYTOCIN_____22. Stimulates contraction of smooth muscles in the wall
of the uterus; causes contraction of cells in the mammary glands milk
ejection or lactation
ANTIDIURETIC
HORMONE______23. Vasopressin; maintains the body's water balance
PROLACTIN____24. Prolactin-stimulates milk production in the mammary
gland following the delivery in pregnant female
PROGESTERONE_25. Stimulates ovulation in the ovary and production of
the female sex hormone progesterone, helps maintain pregnancy; in
males, stimulates the synthesis of testosterone in the testes
FOLLICLE
STIMULATING
HORMONE______26. Stimulates development of the follicles in the
ovaries of females; the production of sperm cells in male
MELANOCYTE
STIMULATING
HORMONE______27. Increases the production of melanin in melanocytes in
the skin, thus causing a deepening pigmentation or darkening of the
skin
ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC28. Stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete its
hormone called cortisol
THYROID
STIMULATING
HORMONE______29. Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce its hormone,
its rate is regulated by the hypothalamus
INSULIN______30. Stimulates cell metabolism in most tissues of the
body, causing cells to divide and increase in size
PITUITARY
GLANDS_______31. The major gland of the endocrine system; affect the
functions of many other endocrine glands (testes, ovaries, the adrenal
cortex, the thyroid gland)
HYPOTHALAMUS_32. Part of the brain that controls secretions from the
pituitary gland
HOMEOSTASIS__33. Maintaining the body's internal environment
ENDOCRINE
ENDOCRINE
GLANDS_______34. Ductless glands that secrete their hormones directly
into the bloodstream
HORMONES_____35. Chemical secretion from an endocrine gland that
controls the internal environment of the body from the cellular level
to the organ level of organization
HYPOPARA-
THYROIDISM___36. Condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasm due
to a low amount of calcium in the blood caused by a deficiency of the
parathyroid hormone
RENAL GLYCOSURIA 37. A condition characterized by an excess of sugar
in the urine, typically associated with diabetes or kidney disease
ACROMEGALY___38. Hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior
pituitary before puberty, leading to abnormal overgrowth of body
tissues
DWARFISM_____39. Condition of abnormally small stature, sometimes
resulting from hyposecretion of growth hormone
TYPE1 DIABETES40. A condition in which the body is unable to produce
enough insulin, the hormone required for the metabolism of sugar
CUSHING’S
SYNDROME_____41. A condition by prolonged exposure to high levels of
cortisol; Too many amounts of corticosteroids in the blood; May have
symptoms of hyperglycemia, hypertension. Muscular weakness, it makes
the body puffy.
ADDISON’S
DISEASE______42. A disorder resulting from destruction or dysfunction
of the adrenal cortex resulting in a deficiency in cortisol,
aldosterone, adrenal androgen and skin pigmentation
ACROMEGALY___43. abnormal enlargement of the extremities (hands and
feet) that is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after
puberty
ANTIDIURETIC
HORMONE______44. Made in pituitary glands, an objective is nephrons of
the kidneys, helps control the balance of water in the body by causing
the kidneys to reabsorb water
PROLACTIN____45. A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that
targets the mammary glands stimulating them to produce breastmilk.
LUTEINIZING
HORMONE______46. A hormone produced by the ovaries which act with
estrogen to bring about the menstrual cycle.
PARATHYROID
GLANDS_______47. Small pea-like organs that regulate calcium and
phosphate balance in blood, bones, and other tissues
PITUITARY
GLAND________48. The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under
the influence of the hypothalamus, this gland regulates growth and
controls other endocrine glands.
PARATHYROID
HORMONE______49. A hormone that controls imbalances levels of calcium
and phosphate in the blood and tissue fluid; influences levels of
excitability; secreted by parathyroids
OXYTOCIN_____50. A hormone released by the posterior pituitary that
stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection
during breastfeeding.
A4- Directions: Match the descriptions in column A with the terms or words
in Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the blank.
Column Column B
_____D___1. Excessive fat in the blood A. Acidemia
___E_____2. Excessive potassium in the B. Alkalemia
__ _D_ __3. blood C. Chloremia
____I____4. High blood sugar D. Hyperlipidemia
____H____5. Excessive cholesterol in E. Hyperkalemia
F_____6. the blood
____C____7. Excessive calcium in the F. Euglycemia
_____B___8. blood G. Hyperglycemia
____A____9. Good blood sugar H. Hypercalcemia
_____L__10. Increased chloride in the
blood I. Hyper –
____M___11. Abnormal alkalinity of the Cholesterolemia
blood
_____N__12. Abnormal acidity of the J. Polydipsia
blood K. Glycopenia
____K___13. Abnormal enlargement of the L. Adrenomegaly
____J___14. adrenal gland
____P___15. Formation of glucose from M. Gluconeogenesis
___ O___16. noncarbohydrate sources
___R____17. Breakdown of a sugar in N. Glycolysis
cells to release energy O. Polyuria
Deficiency of sugar P. Polyphagia
Excessive thirst
____Q___18. Excessive eating Q. Gland
Excessive urination R. Pheromone
Specific chemical messenger
that affects the behavior
or development of other
individuals of the same
species
An organ of the body that
secretes one or more
hormones
A5- Directions: Read the given situations or questions, then choose
the letter of the correct answer by writing it on the blank.
________1. 11?
A. CT image of thyroid gland
B. radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream
C. Ultrasound image of the neck
D. Skull x-ray of the brain
E. Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a
scanner to detect tumors or nodules
___B____2. Which is a description of achondroplasia?
A. enlargement of extremities
B. Defective cartilage formation that affects bone growth
C. Tumor of the sella turcica
D. Abnormal formation of cartilage in an adult
E. Hyperfunctioning of pituitary gland
____C___3.Which of the following is associated with neuropathy,
nephropathy, and retinopathy
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Deficient ADH secretion
C. Secondary complications of diabetes mellitus
D. Hypergonadism
E. Panhypopituitarism
____B____4.Characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A. Gradual onset, patient is asymptomatic
B. Ketoacidosis seldom occurs
C. Treatment is diet and oral hypoglycemic agents
D. Little or no insulin produced
E. Usually occurs after age 30
___C_____5.Which is a description of tetany?
A. Constant muscle contraction C. Hypercalcemia
B. Increased bone growth D. Hypokalemia
____C___6.Exophthalmos is a symptom of which endocrine
disorder?
A. Endemic goiter C. Graves disease
B. Thyroid carcinoma D. Nodular goiter
_____C___7. Which term means enlargement of the thyroid gland?
A. Hypergonadism C. Goiter
B. Euthyroid D. Hypophyseal enlargement
____D____8. Thyrotoxicosis; hypersecretion of the thyroid gland
A. Graves disease C. Cushing syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Acromegaly
____D____9. Post-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone from
the anterior pituitary gland
A. Graves disease C. Cushing syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Acromegaly
____D____10. Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood
A. Graves disease C. Cushing syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Myxedema
___C_____11. A group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from
the adrenal cortex
A. Graves disease C. Cushing syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Myxedema
___B_____12. Insulin deficiency or resistance leads to hyperglycemia
and ketoacidosis
A. Graves disease C. Acromegaly
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Cushing syndrome
____D____13. What is the term for excessive development of mammary
tissue in a male?
A. Homeostasis C. Galactorrhea
B. Hypogonadism D. Gynecomastia
_____A___14. Which is a description of gonadotropins?
A. Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
B. Stimulate the growth of long bones
C. Stimulate glucose uptake in cells
D. Secreted by the testes
_____D___15. Which is a hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal
cortex?
A. Follicle-stimulating hormone C. Androgens
B. Luteinizing hormone D. Estrogen
____D____16. Which is an element that is present in thyroxine?
A. Iron B. Calcium C. Vitamin D D. Iodine
____C____17. Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete
hormones?
A. Growth hormone B. ADH C. ACTH D. Cortisone
_____A___18. Which hormone regulates calcium in the blood and bones?
A. Parathyroid hormone D. Prolactin
B. Thyroxine E.
Prostaglandins
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
____B____19. Which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas?
A. Estrogen B. Insulin C. Vasopressin D. Epinephrine
___A_____20. Which of the following secretes cortisol?
A. Testes C. Adrenal Medulla
B. Ovaries D. Adrenal Cortex
____C____21. What is another name for the anterior lobe of the
pituitary gland?
A. Hypophysis C. Adenohypophysis
B. Hypothalamus D. Neurohypophysis
____E____22. What is the function of the thyroid gland?
A. Secretes immunologic substances
B. Secretes thymosin
C. Secretes corticosteroids
D. Secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone
E. Secretes thyroxine
____B____23. The proper functioning of the body's immune system
depends in part on the activity of the
A. thyroid gland C. parathyroid gland
B. thymus gland D. adrenal gland
___C_____24. Melatonin is secreted by the
A. Pancreas C. pineal gland
B. thymus gland D. pituitary gland
____D____25. Hormones that influence the secondary sex characteristics
may be produced by
A. pancreas and pineal glands
B. Thyroid and the parathyroid glands
C. thymus and pituitary glands
D. adrenal cortex and reproductive organs
___D_____26. The concentration of sodium and potassium ions in the
blood and body fluid
A. glucocorticoids C. adrenergic hormones
B. androgens D. mineralcorticoids
_____C___27. The large exocrine and endocrine gland located in the
abdominal cavity is the
A. pineal gland C. pancreas
B. thymus gland D. thyroid gland
_____C___28. The hormones of the adrenal medulla complement the
actions of the
A. Sensory nervous system
B. Central nervous system
C. Sympathetic nervous system
D. External nervous system
____A____29. Two major portions of the adrenal gland are the
A. Medulla and cortex
B. exocrine and endocrine
C. renal and subrenal
D. posterior and anterior portions
____A____30. In patients with diabetes mellitus
A. insufficient glucose enters the cells
B. the medulla of the adrenal gland is damaged
C. progesterone is not produced by the placenta
D. the hypothalamus is non – functional
_____D___31. The parathyroid glands are located close to the
A. pancreas C. brain
B. lower abdominal cavity D. larynx
_____B___32. The hormone antagonistic to insulin is
A. FSH B. glucagon C. vasopressin D. estrogen
_____D___33. The symptoms of diabetes mellitus may include all the
following except
A. Frequent urination
B. excess thirst
C. High glucose content of the urine
D. abnormal mineral absorption
_____D___34. Calcitonin and the parathyroid hormone both control the
levels of
A. pituitary hormone in blood C. thymosin in the blood
B. glucose in the blood D. Calcium in the blood
____B_____35. Grave's disease can result from excess of
A. Calcium in the blood
B. Thyroxin in blood
C. Catecholamines in the respiratory passageway
D. glucagon in the pancreas
___C_____36. Symptoms of cretinism include
A. excessive urination and thirst
B. Electrolyte imbalance in the body
C. stunted growth and thickened facial features
D. depressed calcium absorption in the digestive tract
____C____37. The thyroid gland is located
A. within the brain C. near the larynx
B. in the lower abdominal cavity D. behind the spleen
__A___38. In order for the thyroid gland to produce thyroxin
A. iodine must be available
B. carbohydrate molecules must be available
C. calcium levels must be low D. iron levels must be low
___D__39. The hormone responsible for stimulating contractions of
the uterus is known as
A. Insulin B. UCH C. Glucagon D. Oxytocin
__D___40. The target tissue of ACTH is the
A. Thymus D. cortex of the adrenal gland
B. Medulla of the adrenal gland
C. Beta cells of the pancreas
___D__41. In the female body, the luteinizing hormone
A. stimulates TSH production
B. Regulates mineral metabolism in the body
C. stimulates uterine contractions
D. acts to promote progesterone production
___A__42. The neurohypophysis is another name for the
A. Posterior lobe of the pituitary D. the placenta
B. Medulla of the kidney
C. follicle that secretes estrogen's
____B__43. The over secretion of HGH in adults may result in the
condition called
A. diabetes mellitus C. Addison's Disease
B. acromegaly D. Cushing's Disease
___D__44. All the following hormones are produces by the anterior lobe
of the pituitary gland except
A. HGH B. TSH C. prolactin D. Insulin
__B___45. The Pituitary gland lies in the
A. Abdominal Cavity D. in the tissues of the neck
B. Inferior aspect of the brain
C. Along the femoral artery
__C___46. Hormones may consist of all the following except
A. Steroids B. Proteins C. Carbohydrates D. Amines
__A___47. Products of the body's endocrine gland are
A. hormones B. Enzymes C. Minerals D. Ions
__C___48. A temporary endocrine gland produced during pregnancy, acts
as a link between the mother and the infant:
A. Pancreas B. Thymus C. Placenta D. Pineal Body
___C___49. Which gland is often called the "master gland" of the body
because it produces many hormones that affect other glands?
A. Adrenal Glands C. Pituitary Gland
B. Parathyroid Glands D. Thyroid Gland
___A___50. What are four small glands that are located behind and
attached to the thyroid gland?
A. Parathyroid Glands C. Pituitary Gland
B. Adrenal Glands D. Thyroid Gland
__C___51. These glands are frequently called the suprarenal glands
because one is located above each kidney:
A. Parathyroid Glands C. Adrenal Glands
B. Pituitary Gland D. Thyroid Gland
__A___52. This disease caused by decreased secretion of aldosterone on
the part of the adrenal cortex. This interferes with the reabsorption
of sodium and water and
causes an increased liver of potassium in the blood:
A. Graves' Disease C. Cushing's Syndrome
B. Addison's Disease D. Goiter
__A___53. A fish shaped organ located behind the stomach. An endocrine
and exocrine gland:
A. Pancreas B. Thymus C. Placenta D. Pineal Body
___C__54. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is synthesized in the
hypothalamus and is released at the ...
A. infundibulum C. neurohypophysis
B. anterior pituitary D. pars intermedia
___C__55. Which one of these hormones has the greatest effect on
behavior?
A. Insulin C. Sex hormones
B. Calcitonin D. Growth hormone
___D__56. Endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands in……..
A. the length of their effect D. all of these
B. their means of transport C. that one has local effects