endocrine test

Hormones

100

What is the best description of what a hormone is?a.Electrical signal b.Nutrient c. Chemical messenger

d.Energy source

chemical messenger

200

True or False: Hormones are sent from one organ to another.

True

300

Which type of glands make hormones?

a. Endocrine glands b.Exocrine glands c.Sebaceous glands d.Peripheral glands

endocrine glands

400

Which gland releases hormones that trigger OTHER glands to produce hormones?

a. Adrenal gland b.Thymus gland c. Pancreas 

d. Pituitary gland

pituitary gland

500

In addition to the endocrine system, which other system does the hypothalamus belong within?

a. Reproductive system b. Digestive system c. Nervous system d. Respiratory system

nervous system

Hormones pt. 2

100

Where does the hypothalamus receive information from?

a. Brain b. Bloodstream c. Pituitary gland d. Brain and bloodstream

brain and bloodstream

200

Where does the hypothalamus send the hormones it creates to?

a. Brain b. Bloodstream c. Pituitary gland d. Brain and bloodstream

Pituitary gland

300

Which is NOT a part of the pituitary gland?

a. Anterior pituitary b. Lateral pituitary c. Posterior pituitary

lateral pituitary

400

Where is your thyroid gland located?

a. At the lower part of your larynx b. At the upper part of your nasal passages c. Above your kidneys

d. Inferior to your lungs and superior to the diaphragm

At the lower part of your larynx

500

Where is your thymus gland located?

a. At the lower part of your larynx b. At the upper part of your nasal passages c. Above your kidneys

d. Inferior to your lungs and superior to the diaphragm e. Behind the sternum and in front of the lungs

Behind the sternum in front of your lungs

Hormones and Glands

100

Which gland produces testosterone?

Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Pineal gland, Parathyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla, Ovaries, Testes, Pancreas, Thyroid gland

Testes

200

Which gland produces insulin?

Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Pineal gland, Parathyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla, Ovaries, Testes, Pancreas, Thyroid gland

Pancreas

300

Which gland produces melatonin?

Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Pineal gland, Parathyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla, Ovaries, Testes, Pancreas, Thyroid gland

Pineal gland

400

Which gland produces oxytocin?

Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Pineal gland, Parathyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla, Ovaries, Testes, Pancreas, Thyroid gland

Hypothalamus

500

Which gland produces epinephrine (adrenaline)?

Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Pineal gland, Parathyroid gland, Thymus gland, Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla, Ovaries, Testes, Pancreas, Thyroid gland

adrenal medulla

Hormones and Target Organs

100

Which hormone is released to many tissues when light levels are low?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

melatonin

200

Which hormone's target organ is the thyroid gland?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

300

Which hormone is sent to the liver, which releases a second hormone. Together these hormones target the bones and muscles

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

Growth hormone

400

Which hormone's target organ is all tissues and released by the adrenal cortex?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

Cortisol

500

Which hormone has many targets in the female reproductive system (ex. uterus)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

estrogen

Hormone Functions

100

Causes blood sugar levels to drop

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

insulin

200

Helps you hold your urine through the night 

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

antidiuretic hormone

300

Recognizes stress and triggers your fight or flight response (there are two)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

epinephrine and norepinephrine

400

Triggers ovulation each month

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

Luteinizing hormone

500

Triggers T cells to mature

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Aldosterone, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Calcitonin, Cortisol, Epinephrine (adrenaline), Estrogen, Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Glucagon, Growth hormone (GH), Insulin, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Melatonin, Norepinephrine (noradrenaline), Oxytocin, Parathyroid hormone, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Thymosin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)

Thymosin