Chapter 11 - The Endocrine System

Question 1

Describe the location and function of the thyroid gland

Question 2

Describe the function of parathyroid hormone

Question 3

Explain the functions of antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin that are released from the posterior pituitary

Question 4

What are the roles of aldosterone and cortisol that are released from the adrenal cortex

Question 5

Explain the effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine on the body.

Question 6

Explain why melatonin is so important to your overall health

Question 7

Describe the symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Question 8

Explain the difference between diabetes and hypoglycemia

Question 9

Describe the function of T3 and T4

Question 10

Explain how steroid hormones are different from amino acid hormones.

Question 11

Describe how calcitonin and PTH work to regulate calcium ions in your body.

Question 12

Explain how insulin and glucagon work in negative feedback to control blood sugar

Question 13

Describe the function of the hypothalamus hormones

Answer 13

The hypothalamus hormones stimulate the releasing hormones in the pituitary gland

Question 14

Explain the major function of your Endocrine system

Answer 14

To release hormones

Question 15

Explain negative feedback and provide an example