Module 10 Vocab - Endocrine System

Question 1

Endocrine system - ________ lasting, _______ acting

Answer 1

Long, slow

Question 2

Endocrine system is controlled by the

Answer 2

Hypothalamus

Question 3

Most influential gland of the endocrine system

Answer 3

Pituitary gland

Question 4

Adrenal glands

Answer 4

Stress release hormones
Fight or flight

Question 5

4 F’s of the Hypothalamus

Answer 5

Fight
Flight
Food
Fornication (sex)

Question 6

Major endocrine gland: Anterior pituitary

Answer 6

Growth hormones
Too little = dwarfism
Too much = gigantism

Question 7

Major endocrine glands: Posterior pituitary

Answer 7

Secretes vasopressin and oxytocin (induces labor)
Constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure

Question 8

Thyroid

Answer 8

Increases metabolic rate, growth, maturation

Question 9

Parathyroid

Answer 9

Increases blood calcium, decreases potassium

Question 10

Pancreas

Answer 10

Regulates sugar in bloodstream

Question 11

Ovaries

Answer 11

Estrogen
Promotes ovulation, female sex characteristics

Question 12

Testes

Answer 12

Androgen
Promotes sperm production, male sex characteristics

Question 13

Hypo

Answer 13

Low, less

Question 14

Hyper

Answer 14

High, more