Exam 13: Endocrine System

The pineal gland secretes:

The endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism is:

In the term estrogen,the combining form estr/o means :

In the term hypergonadism,the root gonad means :

Complications of hypothyroidism can include:

A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones may result in:

Write the correct abbreviation for somatotropin hormone:

The pituitary gland is also known as the:

The adenohypophysis is also known as the:

Hormones that produce or stimulate the development of male characteristics are ________.

Prolactin is secreted by the:

A test used to detect tumors of the thyroid gland is:

A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:

Graves' disease occurs because of hyposecretion of thyroid hormone.

A chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face,jaw,and extremities is called:

The ovaries produce two types of hormones.Name these two hormones.What are their functions?

Write the correct abbreviation for triiodothyronine:

The abbreviation for sodium is ________.

The adrenal medulla synthesizes,secretes,and stores catecholamines.Name the three catecholamines.Discuss the effects they have on the body.

A blood sugar test that is performed at specified intervals after the patient has taken glucose is: