Exam 26: Endocrine Control

The adrenal cortex produces ____.

The adrenal glands secrete the steroid hormone ____.​

Matching Match the description to the endocrine structure to which it best corresponds. -adrenal cortex A)secretes thyroxine B)secrete insulin and glucagon C)secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction D)involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response E)secretes ACTH, TSH, FSH, growth hormone, and prolactin F)secretes sex hormones, cortisol, and aldosterone G)a second messenger H)diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition I)senses photoperiods J)secretes (releases into bloodstream) oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone K)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites L)produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone M)hormone that lowers blood glucose levels N)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine O)has receptors for hormone binding

Match the major glands in the following image with the hormones they produce. a.A b.B c.C d.D e.E f.F g.G -produces norepinephrine

Osteoporosis sometimes results from ____.​

Insulin stimulates ____.​

At night, increased melatonin secretion causes increases in which of the following?

Milk letdown, labor, and childbirth are mediated by the ____ gland.

Match the endocrine gland to the proper description. -produces and secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone A)posterior pituitary B)adrenal cortex C)pancreas D)thyroid E)pineal F)anterior pituitary G)adrenal medulla H)parathyroid

Match the major glands in the following image with the hormones they produce. a.A b.B c.C d.D e.E f.F g.G -produces glucagon

Match the endocrine gland to the proper description. -produces insulin A)posterior pituitary B)adrenal cortex C)pancreas D)thyroid E)pineal F)anterior pituitary G)adrenal medulla H)parathyroid

Another name for high blood sugar is ____.​

High levels of cortisol can mimic the effects of _____ on the _____.​

Matching Match the description to the endocrine structure to which it best corresponds. -target cell A)secretes thyroxine B)secrete insulin and glucagon C)secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction D)involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response E)secretes ACTH, TSH, FSH, growth hormone, and prolactin F)secretes sex hormones, cortisol, and aldosterone G)a second messenger H)diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition I)senses photoperiods J)secretes (releases into bloodstream) oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone K)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites L)produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone M)hormone that lowers blood glucose levels N)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine O)has receptors for hormone binding

Calcitonin is produced by the ____ and is important for the uptake of ____ by bones.​

A decrease in blood glucose triggers action by the _____ stimulated by _____.

The _____ secretes GnRH.

Matching Match the description to the endocrine structure to which it best corresponds. -pineal gland A)secretes thyroxine B)secrete insulin and glucagon C)secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction D)involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response E)secretes ACTH, TSH, FSH, growth hormone, and prolactin F)secretes sex hormones, cortisol, and aldosterone G)a second messenger H)diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition I)senses photoperiods J)secretes (releases into bloodstream) oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone K)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites L)produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone M)hormone that lowers blood glucose levels N)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine O)has receptors for hormone binding

____ is used in the lining of food cans and the thermal paper used to print cash register receipts.

In human _____, secretion of _____ triggers enlarged breasts and fat deposition at the hips.