Exam 9: The Endocrine System

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

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

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

The pineal gland produces ________.

The adrenal cortex makes three major groups of hormones collectively called catecholamines.

Which one of the following is NOT a sign of diabetes mellitus?

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Promotes the growth of skeletal muscles and long bones

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

Hormones of the hypothalamus stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to secrete its hormones. How would you classify this type of endocrine gland stimulation?

Where is calcitonin made?

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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

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

Rising blood levels of aldosterone cause the kidney tubules to ________.

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

Glucagon acts as an antagonist (opposite) to insulin.

Where are the parathyroid glands located?

Glucocorticoids regulate both water and salt content of the blood.

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

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The gland that is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism is indicated by ________.