Chapter 37

Question 1

Synaptic communication

Answer 1

Diffusion from a neuron across a narrow space (synaptic cleft) to an adjacent cell
Neurotransmitters

Question 2

Paracrine communication

Answer 2

Diffusion through intestinal fluid to nearby cells

Local hormones

Question 3

Endocrine communication

Answer 3

Carried in the bloodstream to nearby or distant cells

Endocrine hormones

Question 4

Function of endocrine system

Answer 4

Make and release hormones to regulate activities of other organ systems

Question 5

Pituitary gland

Answer 5

Follicle-stimulating, leutinizing, thyroid-stimulating, adrenocoricotropic hormones

Question 6

Function of FSH/LH/TSH/ACTH

Answer 6

tells other glands to release hormones

Question 7

Prolactin

Answer 7

Tells mammary glands to produce milk

Question 8

Growth hormone

Answer 8

Stimulates growth

Question 9

Pineal gland

Answer 9

In brain between hemispheres

Question 10

Malatonin

Answer 10

Regulates reproduction, sleep-wake cycles

Question 11

Thyroid gland

Answer 11

At throat, below larynx

Question 12

Parathyroid gland

Answer 12

Embedded in thyroid

Question 13

Pancreas

Answer 13

Little groups of cells in pancreas

Question 14

Insulin

Answer 14

Tells cells to use glucose, tells liver to store glucose

Question 15

Function of glucagon

Answer 15

Tells liver to release stores glucose

Question 16

Adrenal glands

Answer 16

One on top of each kidney
Glucocorticoids
Aldosterone

Question 17

Direct communication

Answer 17

direct movement through gap junctions linking the cytoplasm of adjacent cells
Ions, small molecules