Exam 11: Endocrine System

This hormone causes protein synthesis,promotes fatty acid release from adipose tissue,and stimulates glucose formation from non-sugar sources.

Patterns of repeated activity such as contraction and relaxation of the heart and inhaling followed by exhaling in breathing are common examples of circadian rhythms.

For water soluble hormones,target cell receptors are usually found here.

The ________ gland is a hormone-secreting structure located deep between the cerebral hemispheres,attached to the roof of the third ventricle.It is involved in functioning of the biological clock.

Diabetes insipidus is a metabolic disease caused by lack of insulin or decreased sensitivity to insulin.

Cyclic AMP (cAMP)is an example of this.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by

A group of lipids called __________ have powerful,regulating effects on a variety of tissues.

Oxytocin acts on the myoepithelial cells of the breasts and causes them to eject breast milk.

Oversecretion of GH during childhood causes this disorder.

A deficiency of hormones from the adrenal medulla is likely to produce

Steroid hormones are lipid soluble,so they cannot pass through the plasma membrane.

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone,which regulates the formation of melanin,is produced by the

Which statement below describes the action of thymosin hormones?

The pancreas functions as part of the endocrine system and the __________ system.

Cancer patients often develop endocrine disorders because

Cortisol is released during the __________ stage of stress.

Alpha cells of the pancreatic islets produce this hormone.

Hormone/receptor binding may lead to secretion of another different hormone.

This endocrine gland is large in children but shrinks with age and its secretions affect the production and differentiation of specific white blood cells involved in immunity.