Deck 50: Pig Endocrine System

Question 1

Identify the thymus gland in the following figure.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which organ, located in the female pelvic cavity, produces estrogen?

A) parathyroid gland
B) ovary
C) thyroid gland
D) testis
E) pancreas

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which hormone is correctly matched to its function?

A) insulin-prepares the uterus for gestation of an embryo
B) erythropoietin-stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells
C) thymosin-regulates serum glucose levels
D) T₃ and T₄-stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells
E) mineralcorticoids-stimulates maturation and maintenance of the male sex organs

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The thyroid gland secretes which of these hormones?

A) T₃, T₄, and calcitonin
B) renin and erythropoietin
C) mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens
D) insulin and glucagon
E) estrogen and testosterone

Question 5

The adrenal medulla secretes which hormone during times of excitement, stress, and exercise?

A) erythropoietin
B) norepinephrine
C) mineralcorticoids
D) thymosin
E) testosterone

Question 6

Identify the gland that produces mineralcorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and norepinephrine.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 7

Identify the adrenal gland in the following figure.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 8

Identify the gland that produces calcitonin, T₃, and T₄:

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 9

Which hormone functions to increase glucose levels in the blood?

A) insulin
B) glucagon
C) calcitonin
D) thymosin