Exam 34: The Endocrine System

Letter F on the figure indicates the ________.

Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair of damaged tissues?

Letter E on the figure indicates the ________.

Which of the following is the result of an excess in growth hormone in adults?

Hormones made of amino acids or proteins that bind to receptors on the surface of the cell are _______ hormones.

The ________ is located in the diencephalon of the brain and produces the hormones oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

The ____ releases thymosin, which promotes the production of T cells.

Which of the following is the result of excess growth hormone in children?

Nonsteroidal hormones bind to receptors on the surface of the cell and activate a(n) ________ that causes enzymes inside the cell to be turned on.

________ disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough corticosteroids.

Prolonged stress causes the release of the hormone ________.

The hormone that stimulates production of T lymphocytes is ____.

____ is due to congenital hypothyroidism.

Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar?

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

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

The hormone ____ lowers blood calcium by activating osteoblasts, which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue.

Which hormone increases blood sugar?

Letter G on the figure shows the ________.

A common sign of Graves' disease includes ________, or protrusion of the eyes.