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Question 1

3 types of glands in the body

Answer 1

endocrine exocrine and mixed glands

Question 2

Endocrine?

Answer 2

secrete hormones and consist of glandular epithelium coiled around capillaries. products of the glands empty into capillaries and are carried to various target organs. EX. THYROID GLAND

Question 3

Exocrine?

Answer 3

secrete products to a surface duct and include glands such as salivary glands

Question 4

Mixed glands?

Answer 4

are both endocrine and exocrine in nature. EX:Pancreas.–> functions as an exocrine gland and releases digestive juice into small intestine. –> functions as an endocrine gland by secreting insulin and glucagon produced in islets of langerhan’s.

Question 5

Pituitary gland

Answer 5

consist of adeno and neuro regions. rests in the sella turcica.

Question 6

adeno region

Answer 6

consist of glandular epithelium and secretes hormones

Question 7

neuro region

Answer 7

serves as a storage area for hormones produced by the hypothalamus

Question 8

adenohypophysis secretes:

Answer 8

GH;Prolactin;MSH;Gonadotropins; Adrenocorticotropic; thyrotropic

Question 9

GH

Answer 9

regulates overall growth

Question 10

Prolactin

Answer 10

initiates and maintains milk secretion

Question 11

MHS

Answer 11

aids in increasing skin pigmentation

Question 12

Gonadotropins

Answer 12

help regulate gamete formation ( follicle stimulation hormone and luteinizing hormone)

Question 13

adrenocorticotropics

Answer 13

controls the activity of the adrenal cortex

Question 14

thyrotropic hormone

Answer 14

controls thyroid activity

Question 15

Neurohypophysis stores 2 hormones produced by the hypothalmus

Answer 15

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

Question 16

Antiduretic hormone

Answer 16

helps to control water loss from the body

Question 17

oxytocin

Answer 17

enhances uterine contractions during labor