Endocrine System - Kay Amber | Library

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Select the glands of the endocrine system:

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The negative feed back system helps maintain homeostasis?

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Take a moment and write out each gland's hormone on paper, then afterwards write down it's function.

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Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the blood.

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Several hormones affect blood_______ levels, including insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol and growth hormone (GH).

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The posterior pituitary is also called?

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Growth hormone is also known as?

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The adenohypophysis, also known as the _________.

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Select the correct hormones that the anterior pituitary gland secretes:

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Match the correct function to each of the Anterior Pituitary hormone:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Growth Hormone (Somatotropin)		Stimulates breast milk production during lactation
Follicle Stimulating Hormone		Growth of ovarian follicles, estrogen and sperm production
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)		Stimulates maturation of ovum and ovulation and secretion of testosterone
Luteinizing Hormone		Stimulates thyroid
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone		Stimulates protein synthesis
Prolactin		Stimulates adrenal glands to secrete cortisol

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Antidiuretic Hormone is also known as _______.

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Antidiuretic Hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary, what is the function of ADH?

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ADH (vasopressin) increases blood pressure due to the water retention?

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Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, what is the function of this hormone?

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The Hypothalamus regulates hormone release from

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The hypothalamus sends _______ signals to the posterior pituitary

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The hypophysis which gland?

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The anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis) secrete releasing and _______ hormones via the hypophysial portal system.

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Which two hormones are only secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?

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What gland secretes melatonin?

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Where is the thyroid located?

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Select the hormones of the Thyroid gland:

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What is the function of the T3 & T4 ?

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Calcitonin is secreted by which gland?

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Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland?

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Calcitonin ____ blood calcium level.

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The parathyroid is located in the chest?

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The parathyroid is located on top of the?

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The Parathyroid gland secretes which hormones?

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What is the function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?

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Which hormones does the Pancreas secrete?

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Match each cell to it's function:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Alpha Cells		Glucagon which raises glucose levels through glycogenesis
Delta Cells		Secrete insulin by transport glucose and other substances into cells, lowering glucose levels
Glycogenesis		Stops glucose from releasing
Beta Cells		liver releases stores glucose

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Match the hormone types of the adrenal gland

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Glucocorticoids		cortisol
Mineralocorticoids		aldosterone
Androgens		sex

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Select the hormones in the Adrenal Gland:

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Aldosterone is a hormone of the adrenal gland, it helps to retain sodium and water through the kidneys and excrete potassium in urine?

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Aldosterone increases blood pressure?

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What is the function of the adrenal gland's hormone cortisol?

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Epinephrine		Also known as adrenaline, it raises heart rate, blood pressure and opens up airways during stressful situations.
Norepinephrine		General vasoconstriction