Endocrine System Intro

Question 1

This type of chemical messenger is secreted by the cell and travels in the extracellular fluid to target cell

Answer 1

Paracrine

Question 2

This type of chemical messenger binds to the same cell it is secreted by

Answer 2

Autocrine

Question 3

This type of chemical messenger is secreted by a cell and travels through the bloodstream to target cells

Answer 3

Endocrine (hormones)

Question 4

Growth hormone is mainly responsible for what?

Answer 4

Growth and repair (bone/muscle)

Question 5

Thyroid hormone is mainly responsible for what?

Answer 5

Metabolism

Question 6

Insulin is mainly responsible for what?

Answer 6

Glucose regulation

Question 7

Cortisol, aldosterone, estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone are all examples of _____

Answer 7

Steroids

Question 8

Most hormones of the body are under these two categories:

Answer 8

Proteins, peptides

Question 9

Are proteins and peptides water-soluble?

Answer 9

Yes.

Question 10

Steroid hormones are derivatives of _____

Answer 10

Cholesterol

Question 11

This classification of hormone is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine

Answer 11

Amine

Question 12

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are under what classification of hormones?

Answer 12

Amines

Question 13

The one endocrine gland associated with neural stimulation is…

Answer 13

Adrenal gland (medulla-Epinephrine/NE)

Question 14

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are referred to as ____

Answer 14

Catecholamines

Question 15

Proteins and peptides bind to receptors outside or inside the cell?

Answer 15

Outside

Question 16

Steroids and thyroid hormones bind to receptors outside or inside the cell?

Answer 16

Inside