Exam 17: The Endocrine System

Which of the following hormones secreted by the pars distalis is a tropic hormone?

All endocrine glands secrete their hormones into the bloodstream.

The major stimulus for the release of thyroid hormone is

The three layers of the adrenal cortex, from external to internal, are the zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona ________.

Largest purely endocrine gland in the body.

The heart contains endocrine cells that secrete atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP).

Which of the following is not part of the posterior lobe of the pituitary?

Grave's disease, which causes symptoms such as rapid heart rate and weight loss, is the most common type of hypothyroidism.

Which of the following hormones indirectly increases the secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex?

Which region of the adrenal cortex consists of cells arranged in parallel cords?

Which of the following hormones secreted by the pars distalis does not regulate the function of other endocrine glands?

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter which indicates the brain region where releasing and inhibiting hormones are secreted.

Cells that manufacture and secrete ACTH are located in the

Which of the following minerals is essential for the formation of thyroid hormone?

Cells that manufacture and secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone are located in the

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the placenta?

The posterior lobe of the pituitary produces two hormones, ________ and ________.

The anatomical stalk of the pituitary is also known as the

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter which indicates an immune organ that also secretes hormones.

The target of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is/are the