PREVIEW QUESTIONS CHAPTER 9 Flashcards
What do endocrine glands secrete?
Hormones.
What are hormones composed of?
Proteins or steroids.
Which part of the brain controls the pituitary gland?
The hypothalamus.
How is the pituitary gland divided?
Into anterior and posterior lobes.
Which element is essential for thyroid hormones?
Iodine.
What does parathyroid hormone regulate?
Calcium levels in the blood.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
Above the kidneys.
What does the adrenal cortex produce?
Corticosteroids.
Where is insulin produced?
In the pancreas.
What system does the thymus gland support?
The immune system.
What does diabetes insipidus affect?
The body’s ability to regulate fluid.
What is goiter associated with?
Thyroid dysfunction.
Describe Graves disease.
An autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland.
What are signs of diabetes mellitus?
Increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue.
What are protein hormones made of?
Amino acids.
