Exam 34: The Endocrine System

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

The four small glands embedded into the posterior surface of the thyroid gland are the _______ glands.

The ____ secretes calcitonin.

Which of these assessments would help to identify an endocrine problem in a child?

Letter I on the figure identifies the ________.

The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

Which of these are local hormones are produced by many body organs?

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?

The ________ hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.

A severe type of hypothyroidism that is most common in females over age 50 is ________.

The hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is ________, sometimes called the lactogenic hormone.

Any stimulus that produces stress is called a(n) ________.

Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?

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

The ________ gland is a small gland located between the cerebral hemispheres that secretes a hormone called melatonin.

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

Atrial natriuretic peptide is released by the ____.

The gland at letter B on the figure is the ________. B.

Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?

The ____ hormones are made of amino acids and do not cross cell membranes easily.