Chapter 11: Endocrine System Flashcards
Endocrine glands secrete hormones ____
Into body fluids
The endocrine systems works with the ___ system
Nervous
The endocrine system secretes ___
Amino acids, steroids
Hormones are regulated by negative feedback to maintain ____
Homeostasis
Two examples of hormone regulation by rhythmic pattern are ___ cycles
Sleep, menstrual
The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland by producing ____
ADH and oxytocin
The “master gland”
Pituitary
Which endocrine gland produces hormones to increase metabolic rate and for normal growth?
Thyroid
The two main parts of the pituitary gland
Anterior and posterior lobes
The parathyroid glands produce PTH to manage____
Calcium
Which hormone affects the “fight or flight” responses in an emergency?
Epinephrine
Which of the following is both an exocrine and endocrine gland?
Pancreas
Glucocorticoids aid in maintaining blood glucose levels and suppress the ___ response
Inflammatory
Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands are called ___
Hormones
The main androgen secreted by the testes is ____
Testosterone
The sex glands are ____
Ovaries, testes
Incidence of endocrine disorders increase with ____
Age
What structure connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?
Infundibulum
Which hormone is used to treat allergic reaction called anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
Which gland produces melatonin to regulate the sleep cycle?
Pineal
Insulin regulates ____
Blood glucose
The hormone of fasting is ____
Glucagon
Which hormone is used to cause uterine contractions to induce labor?
Oxytocin
Which hormone is commonly used to treat allergic skin reactions?
Hydrocortisone
