Exam 9: The Endocrine System

Releasing and inhibiting hormones made by the hypothalamus control the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

Which of the following hormones is NOT classified as a steroid hormone?

Antidiuretic hormone promotes sodium and water retention.

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the most important regulator of blood calcium concentration.

Which of the following hormones decreases blood glucose levels?

A hormone called ________ plays an important role in incubating a special group of white blood cells.

Describe the three types of stimuli that activate the endocrine organs.

Where is calcitonin made?

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The gland that produces thymosin is indicated by ________.

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Follicle-stimulating hormone

Which of these hormones prods the thyroid gland to release thyroxine?

Tropic hormones ________.

The target organ of thyrotropic hormone (TH), or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), is the ________ gland.

A weight lifter named Jake is shocked to learn that his body produces small amounts of estrogen in addition to testosterone. Explain to him where this female sex hormone is produced.

Which of these anterior pituitary hormones regulates the activity of the cortex region of the adrenal gland?

Estrogens do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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

Most endocrine organs are prodded into action by other hormones; this type of stimulus is called ________.

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

Jamie is dehydrated from playing a rough game of football on a hot summer afternoon. Explain why beer is not a good choice of beverage considering what you know about antidiuretic hormone.