Exam 12: The Endocrine System

​A lowering of blood pH is called acidosis.

​The four small ____ glands consist of tightly packed secreting cells called chief cells and oxyphil cells.

The hormones insulin and glucagon are produced by the ____.​

Matching ​Match the description with the corresponding term. a.​GH b.​ADH c.​insulin d.​aldosterone e.​epinephrine f.​melatonin g.​PTH h.​estrogen i.​calcitonin j.testosterone -​anterior pituitary

​Hyperparathyroidism results in the softening and deformation of the ____.

​The outer layer of the adrenal cortex secretes a group of hormones called ____.

​Stimulation of uterine muscle contractions during childbirth is triggered by ____.

The action of ____________________ helps the body cope with stressful situations.​

Matching ​Match the description with the corresponding term. a.​GH b.​ADH c.​insulin d.​aldosterone e.​epinephrine f.​melatonin g.​PTH h.​estrogen i.​calcitonin j.testosterone -​thyroid

Matching ​Match the description with the corresponding term. a.​GH b.​ADH c.​insulin d.​aldosterone e.​epinephrine f.​melatonin g.​PTH h.​estrogen i.​calcitonin j.testosterone -​adrenal cortex

The exocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete hormone directly into the bloodstream.

Matching ​Match the description with the corresponding term. a.​GH b.​ADH c.​insulin d.​aldosterone e.​epinephrine f.​melatonin g.​PTH h.​estrogen i.​calcitonin j.testosterone -​adrenal medulla

​The release of ____ by the liver stimulates the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose.

Matching ​Match the description with the corresponding term. a.​GH b.​ADH c.​insulin d.​aldosterone e.​epinephrine f.​melatonin g.​PTH h.​estrogen i.​calcitonin j.testosterone -​parathyroid hormone

Matching ​Match the description with the corresponding term. a.​GH b.​ADH c.​insulin d.​aldosterone e.​epinephrine f.​melatonin g.​PTH h.​estrogen i.​calcitonin j.testosterone -​pineal gland

The ____ gland, also known as the hypophysis, is divided into two lobes.​

​Seasonal affective disorder occurs in individuals who are sensitive to overproduction of ____.

The ____________________ glands are small glands found on top of each kidney.​

Negative feedback occurs when the increasing blood level of a hormone inhibits its continued secretion from its source endocrine gland.​

Maintaining the body's internal environment within certain narrow ranges is called ____________________.​