Exam 15: The Endocrine System

Figure 15.2 Using Figure 15.2, match the following hypothalamic hormones with the pituitary hormone targets: -Thyroid stimulating hormone

Chemical substances secreted by cells into the extracellular fluids and that regulate the metabolic function of other cells in the body are called ________.

One of the least complicated of the endocrine control systems directly responds to changing blood levels of ions and nutrients. Which of the following describes this mechanism?

Which organ does not produce hormones?

Hypersecretion of catecholamines can result in hypertension.

Which of the following is not a steroid-based hormone?

Figure 15.3 Using Figure 15.3, match the following: -Produces epinephrine.

Acromegaly and gigantism are the result of ________ of growth hormone.

Hormones often cause a cell to elicit multiple responses; this is because ________.

Match the following: A) Hypophysis B) Thyroid C) Adrenal medulla D) Parathyroid E) Pancreas -Produces the body's major metabolic hormones.

Direct gene activation involves a second-messenger system.

Growth hormones act indirectly to make the epiphyseal plate cartilage grow. What then acts directly to make it grow?

Match the following: A) Hormonal stimulus B) Humoral stimulus C) Neural stimulus -Parathyroid hormone production

Figure 15.1 Using Figure 15.1, match the following: -Produce steroid hormones and glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.

All adenohypophyseal hormones except GH affect their target cells via a cyclic AMP second messenger.

John is a 26-year-old man who begins to notice a progressive enlargement of feet, hands, cranium, nose, and lower jaw bone. His doctor recommends a pituitary gland operation. What is the most likely diagnosis? Why?

Compare the structure and function of endocrine and exocrine glands.

Which organ is responsible for synthesizing ANP?

Figure 15.3 Using Figure 15.3, match the following: -Produces androgens.

Match the following: A) Hypophysis B) Thyroid C) Adrenal medulla D) Parathyroid E) Pancreas -Produces hormones that regulate glucose levels in the body.