Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Human Anatomy > Chapter 20 > Flashcards

Chapter 20 Flashcards

1
Q

Thyroid gland secretes…

A

TSH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Mammary glands in females secrete…

A

Prolactin (PRL)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Ovaries in females and testes in males secrete…

A

FSH and LH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Almost every cell in the body secretes…

A

Growth Hormone (GH)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Adrenal cortex secretes

A

ACTH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The process of milk release from the mammary glands is an example of which feedback loop?

A

Positive feedback loop

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

True or False: The hypothalamus is a major control center for the autonomic nervous system (ANS).

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The endocrine gland that is devoted entirely to endocrine activities and has a distinctive butterfly shape is the…

A

thyroid gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The pancreas is mostly composed of groups of cells called…

A

pancreatic acini

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Deepest region of adrenal gland

A

adrenal medulla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Superficial region of adrenal gland that is divided into three layers

A

adrenal cortex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

True or False: The posterior pituitary gland synthesizes and stores ADH and oxytocin.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Which hormone secreted by the pancreatic islet cells functions to increase blood glucose levels?

A

Glucagon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Alpha cells

A

glucagon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Beta cells

A

insulin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Delta cells

A

somatostatin

17
Q

F cells

A

Pancreatic polypeptide

18
Q

The parathyroid glands are located on the ____________ surface of the thyroid gland.

A

posterior

19
Q

True or False: Most hormonal systems work using negative feedback loops.

A

true

20
Q

Testosterone is an example of which type of hormone?

A

steroid hormone

21
Q

It is called a _____________ feedback loop when a stimulus starts a process, and eventually either the hormone that is secreted or a product of its effects causes the process to slow down or turn off.

A

negative

22
Q

The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by the _____________.

A

infundibulum

23
Q

Formed from chains of amino acids

A

Protein hormones

24
Q

A type of lipid derived from cholesterol

A

Steroid hormone

Human Anatomy (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions