Neuro Endocrine

Question 1

Name some of the functions of the endocrine system

Answer 1

Maintains internal environment 
Regulates metabolism
Maintains homeostasis 
Maintains immunity 
Growth and development 
Reproduction

Question 2

Name the two toes of glands on the body

Answer 2

Exocrine

Endocrine

Question 3

Name the Endocrine glands

Answer 3

Pineal 
Pituitary 
Thyroid 
Parathyroid 
Adrenals

Question 4

Which organs also contain endocrine cells

Answer 4

Hypothalamus 
Thymus
Pancreas
Ovaries 
Testes

Question 5

What are the differences between endocrine and exocrine glands

Answer 5

Exocrine
Have ducts leading from gland to target organ
Secrete via the ducts onto surface of the body
Secrete to very specific target locations
Secrete various fluids sweat saliva digestive juices

Endocrine
Do not have ducts
Secrete into blood
Secrete hormones

Question 6

What is the function of the endocrine system

Answer 6

Overall regulation of body’s various functions in conjunction with nervous system
To maintain homeostasis balance within body’s fluids
Maintain proper function of every organ, cell and structure in body

Question 7

Explain the role of the hypothalamus

Answer 7

Regulates pituitary
Link between nervous system and endocrine system
Regulates autonomic nervous system

Question 8

Where is the pituitary gland located

Answer 8

Within Sella Turcica

Question 9

How would you work on the pituitary gland

Answer 9

Integration of surrounding structures
Energy drives through nasion, Bregma or pterions
Direct attention directly to the gland

Question 10

Where is the pineal gland located

Answer 10

In pineal recess

Posterior superior wall if third ventricle

Question 11

What is the pineal gland responsible for

Answer 11

Hormone

Melatonin

Question 12

What is the nerve supply of the thyroid

Answer 12

Sympathetic from T1 and 2 via the Cervical ganglion

Question 13

What is the function of the thyroid gland

Answer 13

Regulation of basal metabolic rate

Regulation of calcium levels in the blood

Question 14

Name the two dysfunctions of the thyroid

Answer 14

Hypothyroidism
Under activity of thyroid

Hyperthyroidism
Over activity of the thyroid

Question 15

What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism

Answer 15

Increased weight 
Obesity
Bowel changes 
Dry coarse skin
Low blood pressure 
Coldness 
Lethargy

Question 16

What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism

Answer 16

Weight loss
Altered bowel activity
Nervousness 
Restlessness 
Irritability 
Sweating 
Heat intolerance

Question 17

Describe parathyroid and location

Answer 17

Has four small glands and is situated on posterior lobes of the thyroid gland

Question 18

What is the function of the thymus

Answer 18

Immune response

Development of lymphocytes particularly T cells

Question 19

Explain the endocrine system

Answer 19

Many bodily functions are controlled by endocrine glands which help to keep various parts of the body working harmoniously with each other
By secreting chemicals into the blood stream they are able to relay messages to organs and stimulate them to carry out specific processes such as growth and reproduction

Question 20

What is the function of the pancreas

Answer 20

Increases intake of glucose
Increases glucose release
Inhibits insulin secretion

Question 21

What hormones is the pancreas responsible for

Answer 21

Insulin
Glucagon
Somatostatin

Question 22

What is the function of the kidney

Answer 22

Red blood cell production

Absorption of dietary calcium and phosphorus

Question 23

What are the two glandular structures of the adrenal glands called

Answer 23

Adrenal cortex

Adrenal medulla

Question 24

How does the Thymus gland in a young child differ from that of an adult

Answer 24

It is at its largest in childhood and once you reach puberty it starts to shrink until it eventually is just fatty tissue