Exam 13: Endocrine System

The pituitary is also known as the master gland of the body.

Hyposecretion of vasopressin (VP)may result in ________.

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone regulates skin pigmentation.

The ovaries normally produce all of the following except:

A hormone made by the thyroid gland:

An abnormal condition characterized by excessive growth of hair,especially in women,is called ________.

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes:

Write the correct abbreviation for basal metabolic rate:

A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is termed:

The endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism is the:

Write the correct abbreviation for somatotropin hormone: