Endocrine Quiz 12 Flashcards
Which hormone stimulates secretion of testosterone?
Luteinising hormone
Which hormone regulates growth of bones and muscles?
Somatotropic
The primary function of the release of progesterone is?
To initiate menstruation
Which heartland stimulates and maintains the secretion of breastmilk?
Prolactin
The target organ of the anti-diuretic hormone is the?
Kidney
Which effect is attributed to the hormone melatonin?
Influence on the sleep wake cycle
This gland is situated anterior to the trachea?
Thyroid
Which hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland to help control blood pressure?
Anti-diuretic
The ovaries, testes and the testicles are gametes producing flannels called?
Gonates
Hypocalcemic tetany is?
A consequence of a deficiency of PTH
With the exception of _________;The remaining hormones is created by the adrenal cortex
Adrenaline
Box ________is pointing to the structure who’s Harmon helps to control blood pressure.
Box Number two
Box is pointing to the structure that influences the sleep wake portion of the cicardian cycle
Box No. 1
Which of the following most accurately describes a hypothermic hypophyseal portal system?
The capillary network that connects the hypothalamus with the adeno hypothesis
What is the effect of the hormone calcitonin?
Moves calcium into the bones
Homeowner responsible for the fight or flight response are released by .?
Adrenal medulla
Box _______is pointing to the structure that produces hormones that decreases blood calcium levels
5
Which statement describes the action of oxytocin on the body?
Stimulates to uterine contractions
The hormone that stimulates the growth and secretion of the outer layer of the structure that sits on top of the kidney is called?
Adrenocorticotropic
FSH produces which of the following?
Production of sperm, growth of ova
Yeah secretes ________both insulin and glucagon
Pancreas
Which of the following is a hormone that is secreted in response to decreased level of serum glucose?
Glucagon
Which best describes the location of the pineal gland’s?
Close to the Thalamus
Which gland has the responsibility for regulating the Rate of metabolism?
Thyroid