Exam 19: The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

Indicate the site where each hormone is made by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. a.alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas b.beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas c.anterior pituitary d.hypothalamus e.adrenal cortex f.adrenal medulla g.parathyroid gland h.thyroid gland i.skin j.posterior pituitary k.pineal gland -Corticotropin-releasing hormone

TSH

Plasma Ca²⁺ concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

________ is the only type of glucose transporter that responds to insulin.

The inner portion of the adrenal gland is the ____________________, which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of ____________________.

Indicate which hormone abnormality is responsible for the symptoms listed. a.Catecholamine excess b.Catecholamine deficiency c.Mineralocorticoid excess d.Glucocorticoid excess e.Mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid deficiency f.Adrenal androgen excess in adult women g.Adrenal androgen excess in pre-pubertal boys h.Adrenal androgen excess before birth in female i.Parathyroid hormone deficiency j.Parathyroid hormone excess k.Vitamin D deficiency l.Vitamin D excess m.Insulin deficiency n.Insulin excess -Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, low blood pressure, low blood glucose, and poor response to stress

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code. a.epinephrine b.cortisol c.aldosterone d.dehydroepiandrosterone e.epinephrine and cortisol f.cortisol and aldosterone -Is secreted in excess in adrenogenital syndrome

Indicate the site where each hormone is made by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. a.alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas b.beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas c.anterior pituitary d.hypothalamus e.adrenal cortex f.adrenal medulla g.parathyroid gland h.thyroid gland i.skin j.posterior pituitary k.pineal gland -Calcitonin

__________ would not decrease thyroid hormone production.

Insulin does not

The presence of vitamin D is necessary for PTH to exert its effect on promoting intestinal Ca²⁺ absorption.

In the formation of steroidal hormones, cholesterol is first converted to __________.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code. a.epinephrine b.cortisol c.aldosterone d.dehydroepiandrosterone e.epinephrine and cortisol f.cortisol and aldosterone -Secretion is stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system

Stress of any kind causes the release of

In response to stress, the hypothalamus secretes ____________________, which ultimately results in cortisol secretion.

Untreated diabetes mellitus results in all of the following except

The outer portion of the adrenal gland is known as the ____________________, which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of ____________________.

_________________ and ______________ causes glycogenolysis and, thereby, help to counteract decreasing blood sugar levels.

Which statement is incorrect?

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code. a.epinephrine b.cortisol c.aldosterone d.dehydroepiandrosterone e.epinephrine and cortisol f.cortisol and aldosterone -Secretion is stimulated via the renin-angiotensin system