Exam 9: The Endocrine System

The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops, stimulating a release of aldosterone, is called ________.

All hormones can arouse and bring about changes in all cells of the human body.

Thyroid hormone targets all cells of the body.

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

Alcohol suppresses the production of this hormone, ________, which normally promotes water retention and prevents dehydration.

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Stimulates development of follicles in female ovaries and sperm development in male testes

Thyroxine is produced by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland.

Antidiuretic hormone inhibits urine production and promotes water reabsorption by the kidney.

The hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary are made by the hypothalamus.

Both male and female sex hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex throughout life in relatively small amounts.

Most hormones are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.

Melatonin production peaks during the night to help regulate the body's day-night cycle.

The hormone produced by male testes which is responsible for sperm production is ________.

Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone are made and released from the posterior pituitary.

Bronze skin color, hypoglycemia, and a reduced ability to cope with stress (burnout) are signs and symptoms of ________.

Testosterone can be categorized as a(n) ________ hormone.

Discuss how renin and angiotensin II help restore low blood pressure to normal.

Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids, often caused by a tumor, results in ________.

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The gland that hangs from a stalk from the hypothalamus is indicated by ________.

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of ________.