Hormones of Endocrine Glands

Question 1

Name all the endocrine glands (and organs that secrete hormones). (15)

Answer 1

1. APG
2. PPG
3. Thyroid gland
4. Parathyroid gland
5. Adrenal medulla
6. Adrenal cortex
7. Pancreas
8. Pineal gland
9. Thymus
10. Testes
11. Ovaries
12. Digestive tract
13. Heart
14. Kidneys
15. Liver

Question 2

What are the hormones in the APG? (6)

Answer 2

1. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
2. Follicle stimulating hormone
3. Growth hormone
4. Thyroid stimulating hormone
5. Prolactin
6. Luteinizing hormone

Question 3

What is the target organ and source of control of Adrenocorticotropic hormone?

Answer 3

Target organ: Adrenal cortex
Source of control: Hypothalamus

Question 4

What is the effect on the body?

Answer 4

Controls the development and secretion of specific hormones from the adrenal cortex

Question 5

What is the source of control and target organ of calcitonin?

Answer 5

Target organ: Bones
Source of control: Elevated blood calcium concentrations

Question 6

What is the effect of calcitonin on the body?

Answer 6

Increases speed at which calcium and phosphate go into the bones

Question 7

What is the target organ and source of control of parathyroid hormone?

Answer 7

Target organ: Bones, kidney, and intestine
Source of control: Controlled in response to calcium levels in the bloodstream

Question 8

What is the effect of parathyroid hormone on the body?

Answer 8

Controls regulation of calcium and ions in the bloodstream

Question 9

What is the target organ and source of control of dehydroepiandrosterone?

Answer 9

Target organ: Gonads
Source of control: APG

Question 10

What effect does dehydroepiandrosterone have on the body?

Answer 10

Converts specific tissues into potent forms of androgens

Question 11

What is the target organ and source of control of somastatin?

Answer 11

Target organ: Intestine
Source of control: Undetermined

Question 12

What effect does somatostatin have on the body?

Answer 12

Aids regulation of glucose metabolism

Question 13

What is the target organ and source of control of Atrial natriuretic peptide hormone?

Answer 13

Target organ: Kidneys and CV system

Question 14

What effect does Atrial natriuretic peptide hormone have on the body?

Answer 14

Stimulates urinary sodium excretion and lowers blood volume

Question 15

What is the target organ and source of control of erythropoietin?

Answer 15

Target organ: Bone marrow
Source of control: Low blood oxygen levels

Question 16

What effect does erythropoietin have on the body?

Answer 16

Stimulates RBC production