endocrine system

Question 1

secretes hormones involved w fluid balance, smooth muscle contraction, and the control of hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland

Answer 1

hypothalamus

Question 2

secretes multiple hormone that regulate the endocrine activities of the adrenal cortex, thyroid gland, and reproductive organs, and a hormone that stimulates melanin production

Answer 2

pituitary gland

Question 3

secretes hormones that affect metabolic rate and calcium levels in body fluids

Answer 3

thyroid gland

Question 4

secretes hormones involved w mineral balance, metabolic control, and resistance to stress

Answer 4

adrenal glands

Question 5

secrete hormones regulating the rate of glucose uptake and utilization by body tissues

Answer 5

pancreas

Question 6

secretes melatonin

Answer 6

pineal gland

Question 7

secretes a hormone that’s important to calcium ion concentration in body fluids

Answer 7

parathyroid gland

Question 8

stimulate the synthesis and secretion of one or more hormones at the anterior lobe

Answer 8

releasing hormones

Question 9

prevent the synthesis and secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe

Answer 9

inhibiting hormones

Question 10

targets the thyroid gland, where it triggers the release of thyroid hormones

Answer 10

TSH

Question 11

stimulates the release of steroid hormones by the adrenal cortex

Answer 11

ACTH

Question 12

promotes ovarian follicle development in females, stimulates the secretion of estrogen

Answer 12

FSH

Question 13

induces ovulation

Answer 13

LH

Question 14

stimulates cell growth and reproduction by accelerating the rate of protein synthesis

Answer 14

GH

Question 15

stimulate mammary gland development

Answer 15

PRL

Question 16

stimulates the melanocytes of the skin to increase their production of melanin

Answer 16

MSH

Question 17

stimulates smooth muscle contraction in the wall of the uterus, promoting labor and delivery

Answer 17

oxytocin