Exam 15: The Endocrine System

The largest pure endocrine gland in the body is the ________.

A man has been told that he is not synthesizing enough follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and for this reason he may be unable to father a child. Choose the correct statement to explain this problem.

The antagonistic hormones that regulate the blood calcium level are calcitonin-parathormone.

Mrs. James appeared at the clinic complaining of extreme nervousness and sweating, saying that she could feel and hear her heart thumping when she tried to sleep at night.She was found to have a severely elevated and fluctuating blood pressure. Although laboratory testing revealed hyperglycemia and increased basal metabolic rate, tests of thyroid function were normal. What is your diagnosis? What treatment should be used?

Match the following: A) Hypophysis B) Thyroid C) Adrenal medulla D) Parathyroid E) Pancreas -The size and shape of a pea; produces hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands.

The pineal gland is used as a brain orientation landmark for brain X rays.

Thyroid hormone production requires the presence of iodine and calcium.

Mr. Sanchez makes an appointment to see his doctor for pain in his abdominal area. Tests and X rays reveal kidney stones as well as bones with a moth-eaten appearance. Physical exam reveals hyporeflexia and hypotonis (weakness). What is the problem and what treatment would be recommended?

Match the following: A) Graves' disease B) Acromegaly C) Addison's disease D) Diabetes mellitus E) Pituitary dwarfism -Hyposecretion of the pancreas.

Which hormone stimulates production of RBCs?

In circumstances where the body requires prolonged or increased levels of a hormone, the DNA of target cells will specify the synthesis of more receptors on the surface of the cells of the target organ. This is known as ________.

Which of the following is not a type of hormone interaction?

What is the difference between autocrines and paracrines?

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

When it becomes necessary to enlist the fight-or-flight response, a hormone that is released during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome is ________.

Most type 2 diabetics do not produce insulin.

Figure 15.3 Using Figure 15.3, match the following: -Hormones mimic sympathetic nervous system neurotransmitters.

Cellular responses to hormones that initiate second-messenger systems include ________.

The parents of a 17-year-old boy are concerned about his height because he is only 5 feet tall and they are both close to 6 feet tall. After tests by their doctor, a certain hormone is prescribed for the boy. What is the probable diagnosis, and what hormones were prescribed? Why might the child still expect to reach his growth potential?

Thomas is a diabetic. While at work, he began to tremble, was somewhat disoriented, and showed signs similar to that of a drunk. One of his colleagues gave him some hard candy, which seemed to help him return to normal functions. Why? Was this a proper action, considering that Thomas is diabetic?