Endocrine system

Question 1

Pertaining to a ductless gland that secretes directly into the bloodstream
-Hormones

Answer 1

Endocrine

Question 2

Signaling molecules that coordinate body functions

Answer 2

Hormones

Question 3

Pertaining to a gland that delivers it’s secretion through a duct

Answer 3

Exocrine

Question 4

A gland that has both endocrine and exocrine functions
-Ex. Pancreas

Answer 4

Heterocrine

Question 5

“Master gland” of the body that tells other glands to release their hormones
-Located in the Sella Turcica on the sphenoid bone
-Also called hypophysis
-Regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Controls the thyroid, gonadal glands. And functions in regulating kidney, uterus, and breast function

Answer 5

Pituitary gland

Question 6

Division of the pituitary gland that regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction

Answer 6

Anterior pituitary

Question 7

Division of the pituitary gland that functions in fetal development and kidney function

Answer 7

Posterior pituitary

Question 8

Functions in controlling metabolism and regulating body functions like like breathing and heart rate
-butterfly shaped gland located in the neck (on either side of the trachea below the larynx)
-Cannot function without iodine

Answer 8

Thyroid gland

Question 9

Responsible for regulation of calcium levels in the body
-Located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland

Answer 9

Parathyroid glands

Question 10

Creates hormones that control heart rate, blood pressure, immune system functions, and other body functions
-Suprarenal: located on the superior surface of the kidney

Answer 10

Adrenal glands (suprarenal glands)

Question 11

Divided into the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla.
1. Produces steroid hormones that function in maintaining sodium, potassium, and blood glucose levels and in reproductive organ development
2. Secretes hormones that function in dealing with stress

Answer 11

Divisions of adrenal gland
1. Adrenal cortex
2. Adrenal medulla

Question 12

Clusters of cells in the pancreas which produce insulin.
-Located on the abdominal wall posterior to the stomach
-Exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes

Answer 12

Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)

Question 13

Functions in immune response
-Located behind the sternum

Answer 13

Thymus

Question 14

Produces melatonin
-Located in the brain

Answer 14

Pineal glands

Question 15

Sex glands
-Female sex glands in the ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone
-Male sex glands in the testes secrete testosterone

Answer 15

Gonads