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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Flashcards

1
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allows cells to communicate with each other

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chemical messenger

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2
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stimulates the cell that originally secreted it

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autocrine

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3
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secreted by neurons

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neurotransmitters

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4
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local messengers secreted by one cell type

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paracrine

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5
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secreted into bloodstream

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endocrine

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6
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what does endocrine system secreted?

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hormones

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7
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large molecules diffuse from blood into tissue slowly

a. protein
b. steroid hormone
c. thyroid hormone
d. fats

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a. protein

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8
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small molecules attached to binding proteins for transport

a. thyroid hormone
b. peptide
c. amino acids

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a. thyroid hormone

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9
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stimulated by action potential, releasing neurotransmitter from neurons

a. humoral stimuli
b. neural stimuli
c. hormonal stimuli

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b. neural stimuli

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10
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Refer to the regulation of hormone release in response to changes in the blood’s levels of certain ions or nutrients.

a. humoral stimuli
b. neural stimuli
c. hormonal stimuli

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a. humoral stimuli

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11
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Hormone is secreted to stimulates the secretion of other hormones

a. humoral stimuli
b. neural stimuli
c. hormonal stimuli

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c. hormonal stimuli

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12
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prevent hormone secretion once a set point is achieved

a. positive feedback
b. negative feedback

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b. negative feedback

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13
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the stimulation of hormone secretion increases over time

a. positive feedback
b. negative feedback

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a. positive feedback

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14
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proteins where hormones bind

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receptor

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15
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location on cell where hormones bind

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receptor site

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16
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found in cell nucleus where the lipid-soluble hormones bind

a. nuclear receptor
b. membrane-bound receptor

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a. nuclear receptor

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17
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found in the cell surface where water-soluble hormones bind

a. nuclear receptor
b. membrane-bound receptor

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b. membrane-bound receptors

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18
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Small glands that rest in sella turcica which is controlled by hypothalamus

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Pituitary gland/hypophysis

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19
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Secretion are controlled by hormones that pass through hypothalamic-pituitary portal system

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Anterior pituarity

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20
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Hormones secreted are controlled by action potentials carried by axons that pass from hypothalamus

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Posterior pituitary

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21
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Made up of two lobes connected by isthmus

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Thyroid gland

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22
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What are the hormones of thyroid gland?

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Thyroxine, triiodothyronine, calcitonin

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23
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Enlargement of thyroid gland, can develop from too low iodine

A. Goiter
B. Cretinism
C. Myxedema

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A. Goiter

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24
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Hypothyroidism that occurs in infant which is characterized by mental retardation and abnormally formed skeletal structure

A. Goiter
B. Cretinism
C. Myxedema

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B. Cretinism

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25
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Accumulation of fluid and other molecules in subcutaneous tissue of the skin

A. Goiter
B. Cretinism
C. Myxedema

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C. Myxedema

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26
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An autoimmune disease causes hyperthyroidism. Occurs when immune system produces abnormal proteins

A. Goiter
B. Grave disease
C. Exopthalmos

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B. Grave disease

27
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Bulging of the eye associated with grave’s disease

A. Goiter
B. Grave disease
C. Exopthalmos

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C. Exopthalamos

28
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Four tiny gland embedded in posterior wall of thyroid gland

A

Parathyroid gland

29
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Abnormally high rate of PTH secretion

A

Hyperparathyroidism

30
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Abnormally low rate of PTH secretion

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Hypoparathyroidism

31
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two small glands located superior to the kidney

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adrenal gland

32
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what is the hormone of adrenal medulla?

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epinephrine

33
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what is the hormone of adrenal cortex?

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aldosterone, cortisol, adrenal androgen

34
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increases cardiac output, increases blood flow to skeletal muscle and heart

a. epinephrine
b. aldosterone
c. cortisol
d. adrenal androgen

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a. epinephrine

35
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increases fat and protein breakdown

a. epinephrine
b. aldosterone
c. cortisol
d. adrenal androgen

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c. cortisol

36
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increases rate of sodium transport into the body

a. epinephrine
b. aldosterone
c. cortisol
d. adrenal androgen

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b. aldosterone

37
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insignificant in male, increases female sexual drive, growth of pubic and axillary hair

a. epinephrine
b. aldosterone
c. cortisol
d. adrenal androgen

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d. adrenal androgen

38
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increases rate of bone breakdown

a. parathyroid hormone
b. cretonin
c. thyroid hormone

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a. parathyroid hormone

39
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increases metabolic rate

a. parathyroid hormone
b. cretonin
c. thyroid hormone

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c. thyroid hormone

40
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decreases rate of bone breakdown

a. parathyroid hormone
b. cretonin
c. thyroid hormone

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b. cretonin

41
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has a lot of pancreatic islets

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pancreas

42
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secrete glucagon

a. alpha cells
b. beta cells
c. delta cells

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a. alpha cells

43
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secrete somatostatin

a. alpha cells
b. beta cells
c. delta cells

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c. delta cells

44
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secrete insulin

a. alpha cells
b. beta cells
c. delta cells

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b. beta cells

45
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what is the hormone of pancreas?

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insulin and glucagon

46
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increase uptake and use of glucose and amino acids

a. insulin
b. glucagon

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a. insulin

47
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increase breakdown of glycogen

a. insulin
b. glucagon

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b. glucagon

48
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response to food intake

a. insulin
b. glucagon
c. somatostatin

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c. somatostatin

49
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reduced pH of body fluid

a. acidosis
b. hyperglycemia
c. diabetes mellitus

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a. acidosis

50
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inability to regulate blood glucose levels; results in exaggerated appetite, excess urine production, dehydration, thirst and fatigue

a. acidosis
b. hyperglycemia
c. diabetes mellitus

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c. diabetes mellitus

51
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very high blood glucose levels

a. acidosis
b. hyperglycemia
c. diabetes mellitus

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b. hyperglycemia

52
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occurs when too little insulin is secreted in pancreas

a. type 1 DM
b. type 2 DM
c. insulin shock

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a. type 1 DM

53
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too much insulin is present in blood

a. type 1 DM
b. type 2 DM
c. insulin shock

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c. insulin shock

54
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cause by either few insulin receptors or defective receptors

a. type 1 DM
b. type 2 DM
c. insulin shock

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b. type 2 DM

55
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what is the hormone of testes?

A

testosterone

56
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what is the hormone of ovaries?

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estrogens and progesterone

57
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hormones of uterus, ovaries

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prostaglandins

58
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aids in sperm cell production

a. testosterone
b. estrogen
c. prostaglandins

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a. testosterone

59
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aids in uterine and mammary gland

a. testosterone
b. estrogen
c. prostaglandins

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b. estrogen

60
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lies in the upper part of the thorax

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thymus

61
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located in thalamus

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pineal gland

62
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hormones of thymus?

A

thymosin

63
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hormones of pineal gland?

A

melatonin

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