Endocrine Structure
_____ glands do not have ducts and secrete directly into the bloodstream.
Endocrine
Hormones are produced by endocrine glands and travel via a transport protein through the bloodstream.
T or F
True
Promotes growth by increasing metabolic hormone efficiency.
Growth Hormone
Select all of the following which describe growth hormone’s function in the body.
A. Impacts skeletal and muscular system growth and repair
B. It is regulated by negative feedback
C. It regulates the reproductive systems
D. It aids in metabolism
E. It is secreted by the posterior pituitary
A. Impacts skeletal and muscular system growth and repair
B. It is regulated by negative feedback
D. It aids in metabolism
Epinephrine and norepinephrine influence cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
T or F
True
_______ glands have ducts to secrete directly onto the surface.
Exocrine
Influences the body’s circadian rhythms
Melatonin
Testosterone and Estrogen support the development in only male and only female reproductive systems.
True or False
False
Negative feedback loops in the body only regulate the release of hormones.
T or F
False
Where is the pancreas located in the body?
Posterior to the stomach
Supports the “fight or flight” response and kidney function
Adrenal Gland
Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Follicle-stimulating hormone, Luteinizing hormone, Prolactin, Thyroid stimulating hormone are all secreted by which Endocrine gland?
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Responsible for inducing labor through the contraction of uterine muscles
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is responsible for uterine contractions in childbirth and is also responsible for feelings of __________.
Love and Closeness
Salivary glands, Sebaceous glands, Sudoriferous glands are examples of which type of glands?
Exocrine Glands
Which Endocrine gland supports metabolic rate?
Thyroid gland
The thyroid gland produces _______, which helps decrease blood calcium levels.
Calcitonin
Which secreted through the Posterior Pituitary Gland controls water reabsorption by the kidneys?
Anti-diuretic hormone
A rise in blood glucose levels in the body would trigger which response?
The release of insulin from the pancreas.
Which of the following structures is part of the digestive system and has secondary endocrine functions?
Pancreas
Which gland is often called the "master gland", meaning the gland produces many hormones which control many different processes in the body?
Pituitary Gland
______ prevents blood sugar levels from becoming too high; ______ prevents blood sugar levels from becoming too low.
Insulin and Glucagon
Select all of the following which occur due to the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine from the adrenal gland.
Bronchiole and capillary dilation
Elevated metabolism
Elevated heart rat and blood pressure
Increases water and sodium absorption
Smooth muscle dilation
Bronchiole and capillary dilation
Elevated metabolism
Elevated heart rat and blood pressure
Smooth muscle dilation
Which bodily response would be produced as a response to epinephrine?
Changes in heart and respiration rates
List 5 Endocrine glands located throughout the body.
Pituitary (anterior & posterior); Hypothalamus; Pineal; Thyroid; Parathyroid; Pancreas; Adrenal; Thymus; Testes; Ovaries