Exam 10: The Endocrine System

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?

The hormones directly necessary for the development of sperm in the testes are ____________________ and ____________________.

The hormone that stimulates secretion of thyroxine is:

Prostaglandins are produced by most cells from parts of their ____________________.

In men, the two hormones secreted by the testes are ____________________ and ____________________.

In the two-messenger mechanism of the action of protein hormones, the second messenger is ____________________, which activates specific ____________________ within the cell.

Insulin enables cells to take in amino acids and use them for ____________________.

When the effects of a hormone decrease the stimulus for secretion of that hormone, this sequence of events is called a:

The hormone that directly increases the reabsorption of water by the kidneys is:

The hormone that increases the conversion of glycogen to glucose by the liver is:

In women, the function of LH is to:

Which hormone is paired with its correct stimulus for secretion?

Which hormone is paired with its correct stimulus for secretion?

Calcitonin is secreted by the ____________________ gland, and its target organs are ____________________.

The hormone that enables cells to take in glucose to use for energy production is:

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper cause?

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper description?

The hormone that causes release of milk from the mammary glands is:

Secretion of thyroxine is stimulated by ____________________ from the ____________________ gland.

The hormone aldosterone is secreted by the ____, and its target organs are the ____.