Endocrine System

Question 1

The nervous system and endocrine system work together to help the body maintain this

Answer 1

homeotstasis

Question 2

Hormone produced by the pancreas and increases glucose uptake through cell membranes

Answer 2

insulin

Question 3

Endocrine disorder characterized by weight loss, hunger and enlarged thyroid

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hyperthyroidism

Question 4

These types of hormones are made from cholesterol and are lipid soluble

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Steroid hormones

Question 5

These hormones are made from chains of amino acids and are soluble in water

Answer 5

Protein hormone

Question 6

This gland is called the master gland because it controls other endocrine glands

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Pitiuary gland

Question 7

Stimulates growth of the body (especially bones) and metabolic functions

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growth hormone

Question 8

Hormone produced by the pancreas and decreases glucose uptake through cell membranes

Answer 8

glucagon

Question 9

This condition results when the ovaries are hypersecreting male sex hormones

Answer 9

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Question 10

Released from the pituitary, stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids

Answer 10

adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 11

Endocrine disorder characterized by the hyposecretion of insulin

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diabetes

Question 12

Oxytocin causes uterine contractions and it is released by this gland

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posterior pitiuary gland

Question 13

This hormone stimulates the thyroid and it is produced in the anterior pituitary

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Thyroid stimulating hormone

Question 14

Hormones such as GH that can affect more than one type of cell are known as

Answer 14

non-target hormones

Question 15

This system of the body will respond to long term stresses

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endocrine system

Question 16

A decrease in the production of this hormone during or before puberty can cause dwarfism

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growth hormone deficiency

Question 17

This part of the brain produces oxytocin and ADH which are stored in the posterior pituitary

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Hypothalamus

Question 18

Endocrine disorder that is caused by a hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal gland

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addison’s syndrome

Question 19

When an increase in the release of a hormone causes an increase in the release of this hormone this control mechanisms is known as a

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Positive feedback loop

Question 20

Hormone causes milk production in the mammary glands; produced in the anterior pituitary

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prolactin

Question 21

Due to the fact that they are lipid soluble, these types of hormones can enter cells directly

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steroid hormones

Question 22

Hormone that promotes development and maintenance of male secondary sex traits

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testosterone

Question 23

Low levels of estrogen can result in this disorder in women; bones break easily

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osteoporosis

Question 24

When the release of a hormone causes the decrease of the release of another hormone this control mechanism is known as a

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negative feedback loop

Question 25

Endocrine disorder characterized by hypersecretion of cortisol, causes excessive weight gain

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cushing's syndrome

Question 26

The master gland releases these two hormones which target the testes and ovaries

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FSH and LH (follicle stimulating and lutenizing)

Question 27

These hormones are released by the ovaries, stimulate secondary sex characteristics

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Progesterone and estrogen

Question 28

Hormones that can affect only one type of cell are known as

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Target hormones

Question 29

The three categories of endocrine disorders are:

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Hypersecretion Hyposecretion Non functioning hormone receptors