Exam 12: The Endocrine System: the Bodys Other Control System

________ is caused by insufficient production of adrenal corticosteroids.

What is the purpose of a set point in the body?

If a person is dehydrated they will secrete less ________________ hormone from the posterior pituitary.

The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance is called ________.

____________ gland is important in regulating the blood glucose.

Damage to the pituitary gland, which causes hypopituitarism, can result from ________.

A deficiency in the release of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone [ADH]) by the posterior pituitary gland causes ________.

Stature disorders that result in well-below-average height are called ________.

Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal gland.

The adrenal glands are split into two regions: the adrenal cortex, an outer layer, and the ________, the middle of the gland.

Hormonal targets are distant from secretion in the endocrine system.

Why is the use of injected steroids so dangerous?

____________ hormone stimulates sperm production.