Week 10: Endocrine System Flashcards

1
Q

secrete their chemical signals into the blood

A

Endocrine glands

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2
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Receptors for steroid hormones

A

are found in the nucleus or cytoplasm.

are also called nuclear receptors.

regulate gene transcription

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3
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Exocrine glands differ from endocrine glands in that exocrine glands

A

secrete through ducts or tubes to the body’s exterior.

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4
Q

Most hormones are regulated by

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negative-feedback mechanisms.

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5
Q

In persons with diabetes mellitus,

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tissues cannot take up glucose effectively

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6
Q

The hypothalamus secretes __________, which are classified as _________ hormones, whereby they increase the secretion of an anterior pituitary hormone, or ____________ hormones, whereby they decrease the secretion of an anterior pituitary hormone.

A

neurohormones; releasing; inhibitory

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7
Q

can cause extreme nervousness and chronic fatigue

A

Hyperthyroidism

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8
Q

Camden has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Although Camden exhibited all of the following symptoms, which one should have been the ‘red-flag’ to alert him to this condition?

A

Vision changes

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9
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has a negative feedback effect on the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary.

A

Testosterone

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10
Q

Which of the following is not a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

A

Regulates skeletal muscle contraction strength

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11
Q

_______________ are chemical signals secreted into the blood where they travel to distant target cells.

A

Hormones

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12
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results from the production of an abnormal thyroid-stimulating antibody.

A

Graves disease

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