Endocrine System

Question 1

Endocrine gland

Answer 1

gland that secretes hormones carried by the blood

Question 2

Exocrine gland

Answer 2

gland that secretes hormones into ducts

Question 3

Hypothalamus

Answer 3

structure of brain located anterior and inferior to the thalamus with both neural and endocrine functions

Question 4

pituitary gland

Answer 4

endocrine gland at the base of the brain, behind the bridge of the nose and below the hypothalamus

Question 5

growth hormone

Answer 5

somatotropin regulates the growth of the human body, protein synthesis, and cellular replication

Question 6

thyroid-stimulating hormone

Answer 6

regulates the activity of the thyroid gland

Question 7

adrenocorticopic hormone

Answer 7

corticotropin, stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroid hormones such as cortisol

Question 8

gonadotropins

Answer 8

hormones that regulate the function of the gonads

Question 9

follicle-stimulating hormone

Answer 9

glycoprotein hormone that stimulates the production and maturation of sex cells, or gametes, including ova in women and sperm in men

Question 10

luteinizing hormone

Answer 10

triggers ovulation in women, as well as the production of estrogens and progesterone by the ovaries. stimulates production fo testosterone by the male testes

Question 11

prolactin

Answer 11

promotes lactation in women

Question 12

oxytocin

Answer 12

a hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increases contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts

Question 13

antidiuretic hormone

Answer 13

chemical produced in the brain that causes the kidneys to release less water, decreasing the amount of urine produced

Question 14

parathyroid glands

Answer 14

four small glands of the endocrine system which regulate the calcium in our bodies. parathyroid glands are located in the neck behind the thyroid where they continuously monitor and regulate blood calcium levels

Question 15

thymus gland

Answer 15

a lymphoid organ situated in the neck vertebrates that produces T cells for the immune system

Question 16

pineal gland

Answer 16

located in the center of the brain. the main function is to receive info about the state of the light-dark cycle from the environment and convey this info to produce and secrete the hormone melatonin

Question 17

calcitonin

Answer 17

hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that helps to regulate blood calcium

Question 18

glucagon

Answer 18

hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps to regulate blood calcium

Question 19

insulin

Answer 19

hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps to regulate blood glucose

Question 20

parathyroid hormone

Answer 20

hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that helps to regulate blood calcium

Question 21

pineal gland

Answer 21

small gland locate inside of the Brian that secretes melatonin