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Question 1

the nervous system works thru secretions of ___________, whereas the endocrine system works via secretions of ____________.

Answer 1

1. neurotransmitters

2. hormones

Question 2

Functions of the hypothalamus:

Answer 2

• produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin
• stimulates production and release of hormones from the anterior pituitary
• inhibits the production and release of hormones from the anterior pituitary

Question 3

which endocrine organs are part of the diencephalon?

Answer 3

hypothalamus and pineal gland

Question 4

calcitonin and parathyroid hormones are __________

Answer 4

antagonists.

Question 5

• the thyroid gland consists of rings of simple cuboidal follicle cells surrounding colloid
• the adrenal cortex has 3 zones of cells that secrete 3 diff types of hormones.
• the pancreas has an exocrine portion consisting of pancreatic islets and an endocrine portion consisting of acinar cells

Answer 5

endocrine organ histology.