M100 Endocrine Review

Question 1

The system of the body whose function is communication and control which is slower than nervous

Answer 1

Endocrine

Question 2

System of the body which lasts longer than the nervous system

Answer 2

Endocrine

Question 3

Chemicals secreted into and circulated by the blood

Answer 3

Hormones

Question 4

Chemicals messengers produced by the endocrine system

Answer 4

Hormones

Question 5

The two main types of glands

Answer 5

Endocrine& exocrine

Question 6

These glands secrete their products into ducts that empty onto a surface or into a cavity

Answer 6

Exocrine

Question 7

Examples of exocrine glands

Answer 7

Sweat, saliva

Question 8

These are known as ductless glands

Answer 8

Endocrine

Question 9

Endocrine glands secrete chemicals into intracellular spaces which diffuse into the ___________

Answer 9

Bloodstream

Question 10

Hormones bind to target organ cells at ______ sites which trigger reactions in a cell

Answer 10

Receptor

Question 11

_____ AKA neoplasms can cause glands to hypo/hyper secrete hormones

Answer 11

Tumors

Question 12

Production of too much hormone by a diseased gland is called

Answer 12

Hypersecretion

Question 13

Production of too little hormone by a diseased gland is called

Answer 13

Hyposecretion

Question 14

Two major classes of hormones are

Answer 14

Steroidal and nonsteroidal

Question 15

Hormones fit into receptor sites like a _____ and ______

Answer 15

Lock, key

Question 16

These are whole proteins, shorter chains of amino acids and versions of single amino acids

Answer 16

Non steroid

Question 17

Lipid soluble hormones

Answer 17

Steroid

Question 18

These can pass intact directly through the cell membrane of the target organ cell

Answer 18

Steroid

Question 19

_______ feedback mechanisms regulate the secretion of most hormones in attempt to bring back homeostasis

Answer 19

Negative

Question 20

Insulin ______ blood sugar levels

Answer 20

Lowers

Question 21

Insulin is released from the

Answer 21

Pancreas

Question 22

Low blood sugar levels cause a ____ in the production and release of insulin

Answer 22

Drop

Question 23

Negative feedback control mechanisms _____ changes

Answer 23

Reverse

Question 24

These are uncommon and amplify changes in the body (labor)

Answer 24

Positive feedback loop

Question 25

These are tissue hormones that play an important role in communication and control many body functions

Answer 25

Prostaglandins

Question 26

These are produced in tissues and diffuses only a short distance to act on cells within that tissue

Answer 26

Prostaglandins