Endocrine System A&P TEAS

Question 1

What is the endocrine system?

Answer 1

The endocrine system is composed of a network of glands that produce and secrete hormones.

Question 2

What is the role of the hormones in the endocrine system?

Answer 2

To help regulate growth & development, metabolism, reproduction, and mood.

Question 3

Pituitary Gland:

Answer 3

Is the master of the endocrine system and produces growth hormone, prolactin, and adrenocorticotropic hormone.

Question 4

Thyroid Gland:

Answer 4

Produces thyroxine and calcitonin. Thyroxine helps to regulate metabolism, while Calcitonin helps to regulate calcium levels in the blood.

Question 5

Parathyroid Gland:

Answer 5

The Parathyroid Gland produces parathyroid hormone, which helps to regulate calcium levels in the blood.

Question 6

Adrenal Gland

Answer 6

The Adrenal Gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine, which helps to regulate the fight-or-flight response.

Question 7

Thymus Gland

Answer 7

The Thymus Gland produces thymosin, which helps to develop the immune system.

Question 8

Pancreas

Answer 8

The Pancreas produces insulin and glucagon, which helps to regulate blood sugar levels.

Question 9

Ovaries

Answer 9

The Ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, which help to regulate the menstrual cycle.

Question 10

Testes

Answer 10

The Testes produce testosterone, which helps to regulate the development of male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics.

Question 11

Functions of the Endocrine system:

Answer 11

1. Growth & Development
2. Metabolism
3. Reproduction
4. Mood

Question 12

1. Growth & Development

Answer 12

Hormones play a role in regulating growth and development.
- Growth hormone helps stimulate cell division and bone growth.

Question 13

2. Metabolism

Answer 13

Hormones play a role in regulating metabolism.
- Ex. insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Question 14

3. Reproduction

Answer 14

Hormones play a role in reproduction.
- Estrogen and progestin help regulate menstrual cycle.

Question 15

4. Mood

Answer 15

Hormones play a role in mood.
- Norepinephrine and epinephrine help regulate the fight or flight response.

Question 16

5: Lipid based hormones

Answer 16

1: Lipid based hormones are made of cholesterol and include testosterone and estrogen. These hormones are insoluble in water and are transported in the blood by carrier proteins.

Question 17

6. Nonpolar - fat Soluble Hormones

Answer 17

2. Nonpolar - fat Soluble Hormones are made of amino acids and include thyroid hormones. These hormones are insoluble in water and are transported tin the blood by carrier proteins.

Question 18

7. Water Soluble Hormones

Answer 18

3. Water Soluble Hormones are made if amino acids and include epinephrine. These hormones are soluble in water and are transported in the blood by diffusion.

Question 19

What are the different chemical structures of

Answer 19

1: Lipid based hormones
2: Nonpolar - fat Soluble Hormones
3: Water Soluble Hormones