Exam 9: The Endocrine System

Male sex hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are called ________.

Releasing and inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus influence the activities of the ________.

The "fight-or-flight" response triggers the release of ________.

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Epinephrine

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The gland that is the major producer of female hormones is indicated by ________.

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The pancreas is indicated by ________.

The endocrine gland most closely associated with the hypothalamus is the ________.

Glucocorticoids do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which hormone is produced by the placenta that stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone?

Adrenaline is also known as epinephrine.

The two hormones released by the thyroid gland are ________.

Discuss the role of hormones in maintaining blood calcium levels.

The target tissue of prolactin is the female breast.

Which one of the following is NOT typical of the changes that follow the binding of a hormone to its target cells?

Explain the two major chemical classifications of hormones.

Tetany resulting from uncontrolled muscle spasms may indicate a malfunction of the ________.

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Glucagon

The ovaries release estrogen and progesterone in response to gonadotropic hormones from the pituitary gland.

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Oxytocin

The thyroid gland is located ________.