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Hypothalamus
Thymus
Diseases
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Where is the Hypothalamus located?
In the brain, above the brain stem
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True or False, the Thymus is located medial to the lungs.
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What is the hormone that is responsible for Hyperthyroidism when it is produced at an excessive rate?
Thyroxine
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What hormone is released from the Hypothalamus?
Hypothalamic Hormone
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What is the function of the Thymus?
It functions as an Immune System
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Hyper-secretion of what hormone is responsible for Cushing's Syndrome?
Cortisol
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What does the Hypothalamus cause the other glands to do?
Secrete hormones in order to maintain homeostasis
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What is the secondary function of the Thymus?
To control reproductive hormones
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What is not a symptom of Hypothyroidism? A. Stunted Growth B. Weight Gain (in adults) C. Anxiety D. Mental Retardation
C. Anxiety
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What other gland does the hypothalamus control?
The Pituitary Gland
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HIV/AIDS targets what cells in the Thymus?
Thymocytes
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What disease is not part of the endocrine system? A. Goiter B. Hypoglycemia C. Hodgkin's Disease D. Pancreatic Cancer
C. Hodgkin's Disease
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What is the main function of the Hypothalamus?
Maintain Homeostasis
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Tumors originating in the Thymocytes are called what?
Lymphomas
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Grave's Disease is also known as:
Hyperthyroidism