Quiz 9: The Endocrine System Flashcards

1
Q

Cortisone and cortisol are types of ________ produced by the middle cortical layer of the adrenal gland.

A

Glucocorticoids

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2
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What is the target organ of thyrotropic hormone (TH), or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?

A

Thyroid

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3
Q

Male sex hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are called ________.

A

Androgens

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4
Q

Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water from forming urine and as a result, increases blood volume?

A

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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5
Q

Calcitonin is made by the ________ cells of the thyroid gland.

A

Parafollicular

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6
Q

Which of the following is a potent stimulator of aldosterone release?

A

Angiotensin II

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7
Q

Bronze skin color, hypoglycemia, and a reduced ability to cope with stress (burnout) are signs and symptoms of ________.

A

Addison’s disease

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8
Q

Hormones of the hypothalamus stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to secrete its hormones. How would you classify this type of endocrine gland stimulation?

A

Hormonal

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9
Q

Water-soluble hormones, such as proteins and peptide hormones, activate target cells using ________.

A

The second-messenger system

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10
Q

The hypothalamus makes two hormones, ________ and ________, that are stored by the posterior pituitary.

A

Oxytocin; antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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