Exam 26: Endocrine Glands

Glucocorticoids are essential for maintaining a normal blood pressure.

Cells of the adenohypophysis can be classified as to their reaction to certain types of stain or their type of tissue (glandular or neurosecretory).

An abnormally high metabolic rate could be associated with the functioning of the:

Glucagon is secreted by the beta cells in the pancreatic islets.

Tropic hormones tend to have a generalized effect on the body.

Secretin plays a regulatory role in the digestive process.

Insulin and glucagon affect the body's use of:

Somatostatin has the primary role of inhibiting the secretion of adrenal hormones.

One of the few hormones that functions on a positive-feedback loop is:

Match each hormone with its corresponding description. -Stimulates the release of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

Match each hormone with its corresponding description. -Causes water retention

Adipose tissue contributes to the functioning of the endocrine system by producing a hormone called leptin, which plays a role in energy balance.

The hormone that causes ejection of milk into the mammary ducts is:

Gonadotrophs secrete:

Growth hormone is also called insulin-like growth factor.

One difference between T₃ and T₄ is the number of iodine atoms attached to the molecule.

Parathyroid hormone causes the kidney to retain calcium and excrete phosphate.

LH is an example of a tropic hormone.

The center of the adrenal gland is the cortex.

Explain the negative-feedback principle for controlling anterior pituitary tropic hormone production. Give an example in your explanation.