C18: Terms

Question 1

Oxytocin

Answer 1

Stimulates contracting of the uterus during childbirth

Question 2

Pituitary gland

Answer 2

“Master gland”

Responsible for growth

-pea sized

Question 3

Glucagon

Answer 3

Promotes movement of glucose into blood by breaking down glycogen

*raises blood sugar

Question 4

Parathyroid gland

Answer 4

4 small oval bodies located on the back of the thyroid gland

Question 5

Parathyroid hormone

Answer 5

Raises blood calcium

Question 6

Epinephrine

Answer 6

raises heart rate, blood pressure, dilates bronchial tubes

Question 7

Tetraoidothyronine T4

Answer 7

Increases metabolism in cells

Question 8

Norephinephrine

Answer 8

Constricts vessels to raise blood pressure

Question 9

Glucocorticoids

Answer 9

Sugar

Question 10

Mineralocorticords

Answer 10

Salt

Question 11

Gonadocorticords

Answer 11

Sex

Question 12

Endocrine

Answer 12

Insulin

Decreases blood sugar

Question 13

Exocrine Glands

Answer 13

Sends chemical substances via ducts to the outside of the body

Question 14

Endocrine Glands

Answer 14

Secretes their hormones directly into the bloodstream

Question 15

Triiodothyronine T3

Answer 15

Increases metabolism in cells

Question 16

Adrenal cortex

Answer 16

Outer section of each adrenal gland

• sugar
• salt
• sex

Question 17

Calcitonin

Answer 17

Decreases blood calcium levels

Question 18

Medulla

Answer 18

Inside

Question 19

Cortex

Answer 19

Outside covering