Endocrine System (2.03,2.04)

Question 1

Pituitary gland

Answer 1

located in the brain. Secretes human growth hormones and influences all other hormone secreting glands.

Question 2

Pineal gland

Answer 2

located at the base of the cerebrum. Secretes melatonin.

Question 3

Thyroid gland

Answer 3

located in the neck. Regulates metabolism.

Question 4

Pancreas

Answer 4

controls levels of sugar in blood.

Question 5

Gonads

Answer 5

sex glands. Secrete hormones that regulate sexual behavior and reproduction.

Question 6

Adrenal glands

Answer 6

located on top of kidneys. Secrete over 30 hormones.

Question 7

Case study

Answer 7

tracking a patient or group

Question 8

Lesioning

Answer 8

Done to animals. Sees how different parts of the brain are affected.

Question 9

Brain stimulation

Answer 9

Similar to lesioning, but done to humans.

Question 10

CAT scan

Answer 10

takes 3D x-rays of brain in order to see the structure of the brain.

Question 11

MRI

Answer 11

takes images of slices of the brain. Uses magnets to detect where tissue is in order to see the structure of the brain.

Question 12

EEG

Answer 12

shows brain waves. Reads electrical activity to show functions of the brain. Usually used for sleep studies.

Question 13

PET

Answer 13

uses radioactive glucose to localize activity in the brain.

Question 14

fMRI

Answer 14

reads where activity is localized in the brain.