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Chapter 11: Endocrine System Flashcards

1
Q

Endocrine glands secrete hormones ____

A

Into body fluids

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2
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The endocrine systems works with the ___ system

A

Nervous

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3
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The endocrine system secretes ___

A

Amino acids, steroids

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4
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Hormones are regulated by negative feedback to maintain ____

A

Homeostasis

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5
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Two examples of hormone regulation by rhythmic pattern are ___ cycles

A

Sleep, menstrual

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6
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The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland by producing ____

A

ADH and oxytocin

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7
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The “master gland”

A

Pituitary

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8
Q

Which endocrine gland produces hormones to increase metabolic rate and for normal growth?

A

Thyroid

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9
Q

The two main parts of the pituitary gland

A

Anterior and posterior lobes

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10
Q

The parathyroid glands produce PTH to manage____

A

Calcium

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11
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Which hormone affects the “fight or flight” responses in an emergency?

A

Epinephrine

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12
Q

Which of the following is both an exocrine and endocrine gland?

A

Pancreas

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13
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Glucocorticoids aid in maintaining blood glucose levels and suppress the ___ response

A

Inflammatory

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14
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Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands are called ___

A

Hormones

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15
Q

The main androgen secreted by the testes is ____

A

Testosterone

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16
Q

The sex glands are ____

A

Ovaries, testes

17
Q

Incidence of endocrine disorders increase with ____

A

Age

18
Q

What structure connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?

A

Infundibulum

19
Q

Which hormone is used to treat allergic reaction called anaphylaxis?

A

Epinephrine

20
Q

Which gland produces melatonin to regulate the sleep cycle?

A

Pineal

21
Q

Insulin regulates ____

A

Blood glucose

22
Q

The hormone of fasting is ____

A

Glucagon

23
Q

Which hormone is used to cause uterine contractions to induce labor?

A

Oxytocin

24
Q

Which hormone is commonly used to treat allergic skin reactions?

A

Hydrocortisone

25
Q

The two parts of the adrenal glands are the ____

A

Adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla

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