endocrine AP

Question 1

an organ or tissue that responds to a particular hormone is known as a

Answer 1

target

Question 2

___ are chemical messengers of the endocrine system

Answer 2

hormones

Question 3

the endocrine works closely with the ___ system

Answer 3

nervous

Question 4

endocrine glands can either be ___ or ___ unless it is the ___, which has both functions

Answer 4

endocrine, exocrine, pancreas

Question 5

how does negative feedback work

Answer 5

activity decreased by rising levels of hormones

Question 6

how does positive feedback work

Answer 6

activity increased by falling levels of hormones

Question 7

what role does the hypothalamus have

Answer 7

controls activities of the pituitary gland, appetite control, body temp regulation, control of wake - sleep cycles

Question 8

the hypothalamus is connected to the anterior pituitary gland by ____ and connected to the posterior pituitary gland by ___

Answer 8

blood vessels, neurons

Question 9

the 2 hormones that are produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary are ___ and ___

Answer 9

antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

Question 10

the ___ is referred to as the master gland

Answer 10

pituitary

Question 11

GH (growth hormone)

Answer 11

promotes body growth

Question 12

prolactin

Answer 12

triggers and maintains lactation

Question 13

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 13

stimulates the thyroid gland

Question 14

ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)

Answer 14

stimulates adrenal cortex and production of cortisol

Question 15

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

Answer 15

stimulates oogenesis and spermatogenesis

Question 16

LH (lutenizing hormone)

Answer 16

causes ovulation and development of the corpus luteum

Question 17

MSH (melanocyte stimulating hormone)

Answer 17

unsure - color changes of reptiles / fish / amphibians

Question 18

___ and __ are aka gonadotropins

Answer 18

FSH and LH

Question 19

how does oxytocin affect the uterus and mammary glands

Answer 19

induces contractions and causes milk let down

Question 20

what gland produces PTH and what does PTH do

Answer 20

parathyroid gland - increases levels of calcium

Question 21

the body can increase calcium levels in the blood by _____, ____, or _____

Answer 21

kidneys retain calcium, intestines absorb calcium from food, withdraw calcium from bones

Question 22

what hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex

Answer 22

glucocorticoids, cortisol, mineralcorticoids, aldosterone, sex hormones, estrogen

Question 23

what role does aldosterone play

Answer 23

prevents diuresis / dehydration, sodium retention, increase blood pressure/volume

Question 24

along with the endocrine system, aldosterone plays a role in the ___ system. this system involves baroreceptors, the kidneys and the heart and can be manipulated through the use of

Answer 24

RAAS - ace inhibitors

Question 25

what hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla

Answer 25

epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 26

___ is produced in the alpha cells of the pancreas while __ is produced in the beta cells

Answer 26

glucagon ; insulin

Question 27

what role does the exocrine component of the pancreas play

Answer 27

produces digestive enzymes

Question 28

___ is the primary male androgen

Answer 28

testosterone

Question 29

the female androgens are

Answer 29

estrogens / progestins / relaxin

Question 30

kidney ((hormone or function)

Answer 30

erythopoietin

Question 31

stomach (hormone and function)

Answer 31

gastrin - production of HCL

Question 32

pineal body (hormone)

Answer 32

melatonin

Question 33

thymus (function)

Answer 33

production of T cells

Question 34

small intestine (hormones)

Answer 34

secretin and cholecystokinin

Question 35

placenta (function)

Answer 35

produces hormones to maintain and support pregnancy

Question 36

prostaglandin (function)

Answer 36

influence function of GI, kidneys, and repro