Deck 11: Endocrine System

Question 1

Epinephrine causes bronchial relaxation.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The gland located at the base of the brain is the _____ gland.

A)pituitary
B)thyroid
C)thymus
D)adrenal

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Hyperfunction of the pituitary gland in preadolescence results in _____.

A)gigantism
B)dwarfism
C)Cushing syndrome
D)diabetes mellitus

Answer 3

A

Question 4

When the secretions from the gland must go through a duct, it is a(n) _____ gland.

A)endocrine
B)exocrine
C)islets of Langerhans

Question 5

Norepinephrine is also called adrenalin.

Question 6

The anterior pituitary gland secretes _____.

A)growth hormone
B)vasopressin
C)oxytocin
D)calcitonin

Question 7

Adrenalin is a powerful cardiac stimulant.

Question 8

The secretion of hormones operates on a negative feedback system.

Question 9

The alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas secrete the hormone insulin.

Question 10

The aging process causes a general decrease in all of the hormone secretions.

Question 11

Our bodies need to coordinate and integrate all of their functions into one harmonious whole to maintain homeostasis.

Question 12

Exophthalmos is a condition sometimes seen in patients with a parathyroid problem.

Question 13

The hormone secreted by the pineal gland is _____.

A)prostaglandins
B)melatonin
C)calcitonin
D)oxytocin

Question 14

The adrenal glands are known as the master glands.

Question 15

Persons with Type II diabetes must take insulin and monitor blood glucose levels daily.

Question 16

The most common symptom of someone with diabetes insipidus is polydipsia.

Question 17

The pancreas can perform both as an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland.

Question 18

Vasopressin is released during childbirth, causing strong contractions of the uterus.

Question 19

Excessive thirst is called _____.

A)polyuria
B)polydipsia
C)polyphagia
D)polygastria

Question 20

There is no effective treatment for SAD (seasonal affective disorder).

Question 21

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
testosterone

Question 22

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
thymosin

Question 23

The secretion of hormones operate on a negative feedback system or under the control of the _________________________.

Question 24

The hormone that controls the calcium ion concentration in the body is called ____________________.

Question 25

The ____________________ glands are located on the top of the kidneys.

Question 26

Which of the following glands is both a endocrine gland and lymphatic organ?

A)thymus
B)thyroid
C)pineal
D)pancreas

Question 27

The sex glands include the ____________________ in the female and the ____________________ in the male.

Question 28

A patient is discovered to have a high calcium blood level. Which gland is most likely causing the problem?

A)pituitary
B)parathyroid
C)adrenal
D)thymus

Question 29

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
adrenaline

Question 30

____________________ is the result of excessively low blood sugar, and it can result in insulin shock.

Question 31

Hypersecretion of the growth hormone in the adult results in ____________________.

Question 32

______________________________ results from hypersecretion of the glucocorticoid hormones from the adrenal cortex.

Question 33

______________________________ is a condition caused by decreased secretion of insulin or the ineffective use of insulin.

Question 34

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
estrogen

Question 35

The characteristics of a swollen face, weight increases, and failure in initiative and memory can result from ____________________.

Question 36

Which of the following hormones controls the rate of metabolism, heat production, and oxidation of cells?

A)thyroxine
B)testosterone
C)thymosin
D)ACTH

Question 37

Cortisone and cortisol is an example of a(n) _____.

A)mineralocorticoid
B)glucocorticoid
C)androgen

Question 38

A(n) ____________________ is any organ that produces a secretion.

Question 39

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
thyroxine

Question 40

Name the two glands located in the neck close to the Adam's apple ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 41

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
antidiuretic hormone

Question 42

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
glucagon

Question 43

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
androgens

Question 44

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
parathormone

Question 45

Match the gland with its hormone.
a.pituitary - anterior lobe
f.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary - posterior lobe
g.pancreas
c.thyroid
h.thymus
d.parathyroid
i.ovaries
e.adrenal medulla
j.testes
follicle-stimulating hormone