MODULE 7 ENDOCRINE

Question 1

is a small gland (pea-sized) at the base of the brain that extends from the
hypothalamus. It is known as the ‘master gland’ as it produces and releases hormones that control all
other endocrine glands.

Answer 1

The pituitary gland

Question 2

The ___ sits anterior to the trachea and produces thyroid hormones important for
____. It is also involved in _____

Answer 2

thyroid gland, metabolism, calcium homeostasis.

Question 3

are four small oval glands situated on the back of the thyroid gland. They are
paired, with two superior and two inferior. They are involved in the maintenance of calcium
homeostasis.

Answer 3

The parathyroid glands

Question 4

sit on top of each kidney (they are also called the ‘suprarenal glands’). They
have important roles in the production of corticosteroids*, as well as in the maintenance of fluid
balance.

Answer 4

The paired adrenal glands

Question 5

The ___-is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.Its main endocrine
function is to control sugar levels in the blood.

Answer 5

pancreas

Question 6

The pituitary gland is divided into two lobes:

Answer 6

anterior lobe (adenohypophysis), and posterior lobe
(neurohypophysis).

Question 7

what are 7 hormones released from anterior lobe of pit galnd

Answer 7

TSH, PRL, ACTH, GH, FSH, LH MSH (melanocyte) endorphine - FLAT PEG

Question 8

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also known as the neurohypophysis because it is made up
of

Answer 8

nervous tissue.

Question 9

what are 2 hormones released from posterior lobe

Answer 9

ADH, Oxytocin

Question 10

thyroid galnd has many ___ and each filled with

Answer 10

follicles, colloid

Question 11

____-are simple cuboidal cells surrounding each follicle. These cells produce two thyroid
hormones, _____, which act to increase the rate of metabolism and
oxygen consumption.

Answer 11

Follicular cells , Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)

Question 12

The C cells are important in __________ They produce calcitonin, a hormone which ____
the blood calcium concentration.

Answer 12

calcium homeostasis., lowers

Question 13

The outer layer of the cortex produces hormones known
as ______. The middle layer produces ____, and the inner layer produces
______

Answer 13

mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens (sex hormones).

Question 14

The medulla is the core of the adrenal gland. It produces

Answer 14

epinephrine and norepinephrine