Endocrine System exam 1

Where is epinephrine produced 

Adrenal Medulla

Which of the following glands has an immunologic function and is located in your mid-chest? 

Thymus

The main regulators of metabolism, growth, and development are? 

Hormones

If a gland is producing too much of its hormone, it is called 

Hypersecretion

The anterior pituitary is also known as the 

Master Gland

What is the female reproductive organ that produces estrogen and progesterone? 

Ovaries

Results when the pancreas produces insulin, but not enough to meet the needs of the body. This type of diabetes is linked with obesity and is most common in adults over the age of 45. Treatment may involve oral medication, exercise, weight loss, and could possibly lead to insulin injections. 

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

A pea sized gland located deep in the brain and is attached to the hypothalamus, it is two glands in one

Pituitary gland

Where are the Islets of Langerhans found? 

Pancreas

What glands are ductless and secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream? 

Endocrine glands

A pair of glands that sit on top of the kidneys

Adrenal gland

Chemical messengers are sent to many parts of the body; they produce a specific effect on the target organ. These chemicals are known as? 

Hormone

A condition resulting when the thyroid produces extremely high levels of Thyroxine that results in anxiety, insomnia, irregular heartbeat and weight loss?

Hyperthyroidism

When too much ACTH is secreted by the pituitary gland, what condition can develop? 

Cushing's disease

What hormones does the adrenal medulla secrete? 

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

Which of the following is the main regulator for metabolism? 

Thyroxine

Which of the following glands plays an important part of an immunological function in our body? 

Thymus

Describe the symptoms for Addison disease.

muscle weakness, reduced blood sugar, nausea, loss of appetite and weight loss

Describe Cushing syndrome

tumors of the adrenal cortex cause overproduction od glucocorticoids. Symptoms can include, moon face, hump on upper back, elevated blood sugars and frequent infections

Where is your thyroid located and what does it produce?

Thyroid gland is located in the neck below the larynx and produces thyroid hormones and calcitonin