Endocrine System

Identify the gland circled in the image below. Note: identify the entire gland, not just the highlighted part. 

Suprarenal gland

Glucocorticoids are hormones that stimulate metabolism of lipids and proteins, and help regulate glucose levels in the blood.

True

The suprarenal (adrenal) glands are located superior to which organ(s)?

Kidneys

The cortex of the suprarenal (adrenal) glands produces...

Corticosteroids

The principal mineralocorticoid is ________blank that helps regulate levels of ________blank in the blood and body fluids.

Aldosterone; sodium and potassium ions

The medulla of the suprarenal gland secretes ________blank to enhance the ________blank response of the sympathetic nervous system.

Epinephrine & norepinephrine; "fight or flight"

Which structure is highlighted and indicated by the leader line?

suprarenal medulla

Which structure is indicated by the circle?

pancreas islet

What is the name of the narrow band of tissue connecting the right and left lobes of the thyroid gland?

Isthmus

In the thyroid gland, where are iodide molecules converted to iodine?

Thyroid follicle lumen

Which structure indicated by the circle?

thyroid follicle

Which structure is indicated by the leader line?

follicular colloid of thyroid

Identify the gland highlighted and indicated by the arrow in the image below. 

Remnant of thymus

As an example of hormonal communication, when osmoreceptors of the ________blank detect dehydration, a signal to the posterior pituitary gland causes the release of ________blank.

Hypothalamus: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system connects the hypothalamus to the...

Adenohypophysis

Antidiuretic hormone (known as ADH or vasopressin)...

Increases water retention from renal tubules

The posterior pituitary produces both inhibiting and releasing hormones.

False