Exam 26: Endocrine Glands

The two major female hormones produced by the ovaries are estrogen and progesterone.

Most hormones released by the hypothalamus enter the hypophyseal portal system.

The type of cells that secrete ACTH are:

Growth of the ovarian follicle occurs because of:

Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions?

The mineralocorticoids of the adrenal cortex regulate or influence _____ balance.

Match each hormone with its corresponding description. -Stimulates development of ovarian follicle

Going from superficial to deep, the layers of the adrenal cortex are zona glomerulosa, zona reticularis, and zona fasciculata.

FSH and LH are called gonadotropins because they stimulate the growth and maintenance of the gonads.

Ghrelin functions to reduce appetite and prevent an increase in blood glucose level.

Glucagon is secreted by the beta cells in the pancreatic islets.

Growth hormone is also called insulin-like growth factor.

Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it. -Hormone that regulates metabolism rate, processes of cell growth, and tissue differentiation

Explain the negative-feedback principle for controlling anterior pituitary tropic hormone production. Give an example in your explanation.

Growth hormone and insulin are synergistic hormones.

High levels of hCG in the body would indicate:

The anterior pituitary develops from the downward projection of the brain.

Oxytocin plays an important role in both birth and milk production.

Tropic hormones tend to have a generalized effect on the body.

The thymus plays an important role in the development of T cells.