Chapter 13 Endocrine System

Question 1

Endocrine means?

Answer 1

Internal secretion

Question 2

Define Exocrine Glands

Answer 2

Glands that secrete into ducts or tubes that lead to
a body surface

Question 3

Paracrine secretions affect?

Answer 3

Near by cells

Question 3

Nonsteroid hormones are ______ based

Answer 3

water based, can move freely through blood

Question 4

Autocrine secretions affect?

Answer 4

Only the the cells that secrete them

Question 5

Anterior Pituitary Gland Secrets these glands
F L A T - P I G

Answer 5

Folicle stimulating Hormone FSH
Lutenizing Hormone LH
Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH
Thyroid stimulating hormone TSH
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Prolactin PRL
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Growth Hormone GH

Question 6

Pituitary gland consists of how many portions? name them

Answer 6

Anterior Lobe - adenohypophysis
Posterior Lobe - neurohypophysis

Question 6

Steroid Hormones are _______ based

Answer 6

Lipid based and need help traveling though blood

Question 7

During posterior lobe regulation it stimulates what to release hormones?

Answer 7

nerve endings of posterior lobe

Question 8

During anterior lobe regulation it stimulates what to release hormones?

Answer 8

cells of anterior lobe

Question 9

What is the function of hormones?

Answer 9

Stimulate growth reproduction and development

Question 10

What is the action of glucagon?

Answer 10

Counteracting actions of insulin