Endocrine Test Review

The endocrine system is a ductless system.True or false

True

Secretes Insulin for metabolism of glucose

Pancreas

Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the bloodstream.True or False

True

The parathyroid is called the “master gland” & produces many hormones that affect other glands.True or False

False

Secretes parathormone to regulate the amount of calcium in the blood

Parathyroid

The thyroid gland is located in front of the upper part of the trachea.True or False

True

Secretes testosterone to stimulate the growth and development of sex organs in the male

Testes

The pancreas is both an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland.True or False

True

The pineal body atrophies during puberty.True or False

False

Which gland is temporary during pregnancy?

placenta

Secretes melatonin to delay puberty

Pineal

Gigantism results from a lack of somatotropin.True or False

False

Mineralocorticoids to regulate the absorption of Na+ & the elimination of K+ in the kidney

Adrenal

Secretes thyroxine to increase metabolic rate

Thyroid

Secretes thymosin to stimulate the production of antibodies in early life

Thymus

The adrenal glands are also called the suprarenals because one is located above each kidney.

True

A goiter is an enlargement of the parathyroid gland.True or False

False

Secretes estrogen to stimulate the growth of the reproductive organs in the female

Ovary

Hyperglycemia, hypertension, muscle weakness, a “moon” face, and obesity are symptoms of:

Cushings Disease

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is the mature-onset form of diabetes and often occurs in obese adults.True or False

False

Weight control & moderate exercise can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by 55-70% True or False

True

The thymus activates cells in the immune system early in life.True or False

True

Secretes serotonin to prevent vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the brain

Pineal

Symptoms of diabetes include polyuria, polydipsia, hypoglycemia,weight gain, and fatigue.True or False

False

Secretes adrenocorticotropic to stimulate growth & secretion of the cortex of the adrenal gland

Pituitary

A severe overproduction of thyroid hormones is

Grave’s Disease

The thyroid gland is located near what structure?

Larynx

Which hormone is responsible for the onset of diabetes insipidus?

ADH

What endocrine disorder can occur in countries that do not have iodized salt?

Hypothyroism

How many glands are in the parathyroid gland?

4

Which disorder is characterized by enlarged facial bones and hands, thickened tongue and skin?

Acromeagly

Epinephrine to activate the sympathetic nervous system

Adrenal

Chorionic gonadotropin to cause the corpus luteum of the ovary to continue secreting

Placenta

Glucocorticoids to aid in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

Adrenals

Oxytocin to cause contraction of the uterus during childbirth

Pituitary