Chapter 2

Question 1

What are the two types of glands in the body?

Answer 1

• Endocrine glands

- Exocrine glands

Question 2

Define an exocrine gland and give examples

Answer 2

• A gland that secretes into a duct that carries the secretions to the body cavities
• E.g. sweat glands, mucous glands and salivary glands

Question 3

Define an endocrine gland and give examples

Answer 3

• A gland that secretes hormones directly into the extracellular fluid that surrounds the cells that makeup the gland
• The secretion then usually passes into the capillaries to be transported by the blood
• Ductless gland
• E.g. thyroid gland, testes/ovaries, pancreas

Question 4

Define a releasing factor

Answer 4

A hormone which is secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of hormones needed by the body

Question 5

Define an inhibiting factor

Answer 5

A hormone that slows the release of other hormones of which there may be too much of in the body

Question 6

Hypothalamus vs. Pituitary Gland: where are each located

Answer 6

Hypo: located in the brain
PG: located just underneath the brain
The infundibulum connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland

Question 7

Hypothalamus vs. Pituitary Gland: what does each regulate?

Answer 7

Hypo: regulates basic body functions such as - body temperature, water balance and heart rate
PG: regulates body functions such as - growth, metabolism and reproductive cycles