Exam 9: The Endocrine System

Prostaglandins are ________.

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

Mr. Lee says he felt scared to death when his neighbor's dog bit him. Which of the following did he NOT experience as a result of catecholamine release?

Jenny's grandfather frequently urinates and is often thirsty. What other signs or symptoms would help you to determine if he has diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipidus? Explain.

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

The body's major metabolic hormone is called ________.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of insulin.

Being lipid soluble, steroids can do all the following EXCEPT ________.

Catecholamines are released by the ________.

Thyroid hormone is actually two iodine-containing hormones called T₃ and T₄.

Home pregnancy tests check for a hormone in the female's urine called ________.

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Stimulates contraction of the uterus and milk ejection (the let-down reflex)

The adrenal glands are similar to the pituitary gland in that they have both glandular and neural tissue.

Daniella has been diagnosed with Addison's disease. Which of the following does NOT match her signs or symptoms?

Growth hormone controls the rate at which glucose is oxidized and converted to body heat and chemical energy (ATP).

Hypersecretion of the sex hormones may lead to masculinization in both men and women.

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

Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) are produced by the parathyroid glands.

The pineal gland produces ________.

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