Endocrine System

Question 1

Which gland can control the actions of several other endocrine glands?

Answer 1

Pituitary gland

Question 1

What type of diabetes is found in pregnant women?

Answer 1

Gestational diabetes

• occurs in women who have never had diabetes before, and have a high blood glucose level during pregnancy

(may improve or disappear after pregnancy)

Question 3

The two types of endocrine glands are

Answer 3

1. Endocrine Glands
2. Exocrine Glands

Question 4

The female reproductive organs

Answer 4

Ovaries

Question 5

The male reproductive organ

Answer 5

Testes

Question 6

Which gland is the MASTER GLAND?

Answer 6

Pituitary Gland

Question 7

What is produced in the testes?

Answer 7

Testosterone

Question 8

What is the function of the endocrine system?

Answer 8

To regulate and release hormones

Question 8

Describe the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Answer 8

Hypothyroidism causes people to gain wait, be tired, and be sluggish

Hyperthyroidism causes people to lose weight, be unable to sleep, and be nervous

Question 8

Which gland is the digestive/endocrine gland?

Answer 8

Pancreas

Question 9

How do hormones travel?

Answer 9

Through the bloodstream

Question 10

Chemicals released by a gland in one part of the body

Answer 10

Hormones

Question 11

What do hormones do?

Answer 11

They affect the activities of cells in other parts of the body

Question 12

What role does insulin play in the body?

Answer 12

It stimulates the liver cells and muscles to remove sugar from the blood and store it as glycogen or fat

Question 13

Releases hormones that help the body prepare for and deal with stress

Answer 13

Adrenal gland

Question 14

Known as the “regulator”

Answer 14

Hypothalamus

Question 15

Make estrogen and progesterone

Answer 15

Ovaries

Question 17

What physiological functions is the hypothalamus responsible for?

Answer 17

Hunger, thirst, blood pressure, memory, temporature

Question 18

When does Diabetes Mellitus occur?

Answer 18

When the pancreas fails to produce or properly use insulin

Question 19

Which hormone regulates your metabolism?

Answer 19

Thyroxine

Question 20

The adrenal gland releases

Answer 20

Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Question 21

What is the difference between an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland?

Answer 21

Endocine glands release hormones directly into the _bloodstream _(ex. Insulin, adrenaline)

Exocrine glands secrete substances into ducts (ex. Tears, sweat, digestive juices)

Question 22

The organs that comprise the endocrine system are called

Answer 22

Glands

Question 24

True or False: The pituitary gland directly regulates body functions.

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

What characteristics are associated with Type 2 Diabetes?

Answer 25

1. Usually develops after age 40
2. Low to normal amounts of insulin are produced, but the cells cannot respond to the insulin
3. It is the most common form of diabetes

Question 26

What is a major problem associated with diabetes?

Answer 26

Very high blood glucose (sugar) levels can damage almost every cell in the body

Question 27

What are the four functions of hormones?

Answer 27

1. Regulate growth, development, behavior, and reproduction
2. Coordinate the production, use, and storage of energy
3. Maintain homeostasis
4. Respond to stimuli from outside the body

Question 28

What does the thyroid gland regulate? How

Answer 28

It regulates the body’s metabolism by producing thyroxine

Question 29

What are the characteristics associated with Type 1 Diabetes?

Answer 29

1. It’s an autoimmune disorder that develops before age 15
2. There is little to no secretion of insulin
3. Treatment requires insulin injections

Question 30

Produce and release hormones and other secretions

Answer 30

Endocrine glands

Question 31

How many hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland?

Answer 31

9

Question 32

The enzyme secretions of this gland help to break down food

Answer 32

Pancreas