Endocrine test

Question 1

Is the endocrine system Fast or Slow at Communication

Answer 1

Slow to have an impact, but it lasts a while

Question 2

What are the Chemical Messengers in the body

Answer 2

Hormones & Neurotransmitters

Question 3

Where are The Adrenal Glands

Answer 3

On the Kidneys

Question 4

Where are Beta Cells

Answer 4

Pancreas

Question 5

What do Beta Cells Make

Answer 5

Insulin is made By Beta Cells

Question 6

What hormone Is hypo-secreted in diabetes insipidus

Answer 6

ADH
Hyposecretion results diabetes insipidus
(includes excessive thirst & urine output)

Question 7

What are the Ductless Glands

Answer 7

Endocrine

Question 8

What hormone is Associated with Gluconeogenesis

Answer 8

Glucagon is Associated with Gluconeogenesis

Question 9

What are the Two Types/Categories of Hormones

Answer 9

Steroidal & Non- Steroidal

Question 10

What regulates Negative & Positive Feedback Loops

Answer 10

Hormones

Question 11

Which hormone Stimulates uterine contractions & the release of milk into ducts

Answer 11

Oxytocin

Question 12

What are the Endocrine areas of the pancreas called

Answer 12

Pancreatic Islets/ Islets of Langerhans

Question 13

What gland makes Melatonin

Answer 13

Pineal Gland Makes Melatonin

Question 14

What part of the Pituitary is composed of nervous tissue

Answer 14

Neurohypophysis
a.k.a. posterior lobe

Question 15

Which gland Is in the Mediastinum

Answer 15

Thymus Gland
Is in the Mediastinum

Question 16

Which gland Is:
Located in the Neck, Stores Hormones, & Secretes T3, T4, & Calcitonin

Answer 16

The thyroid gland

Question 17

What are Tropic Hormones
a.k.a. Trophic

Answer 17

Hormones that cause other endocrine glands to secrete their hormones

Question 18

What can Tumors on or within an endocrine gland cause (related to hormone production)

Answer 18

Tumors Can Cause
Hypersecretion & Hyposecretion