Exam 33: The Endocrine System

Which hormone increases blood sugar?

The ________ gland, also known as the hypophysis, is located at the base of the brain and is controlled by the hypothalamus.

Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels by activating ________, which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue.

Which hormones are made of amino acids and do not cross cell membranes easily?

Hormone levels are controlled by a mechanism known as a(n) _______ ________, which can be either negative or positive.

Diabetes _______ is a condition in which the kidneys fail to reabsorb water, causing excessive urination. Its primary cause is the hyposecretion of ADH.

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the ____.

____ is a condition in which too little growth hormone is produced in childhood.

-Letter E on the figure indicates the ________.

Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?

Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar?

-Letter J on the figure identifies the ________.

Which gland or organ secretes growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone?

The hormone that increases glucose concentrations in the bloodstream and slows down protein synthesis is ________.

Which of the following releases melatonin, which regulates a person's biological clock?

A(n) ________ is a chemical secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells.

Which hormone stimulates the contraction of the prostate and vas deferens during male sexual arousal?

Richard is a 36-year-old patient who is complaining of insomnia and weight loss. He tells you his heart often races. Richard's current weight is 126, and in his chart you notice that at his last visit 3 months ago, his weight was 142. He seems anxious while you are conducting the interview. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test?

Which of the following hormones decreases protein synthesis and inflammation?

The hormones ________ and thymopoietin promote the production of T lymphocytes.