Endocrine System
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38 questions
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Select the glands of the endocrine system:
Select the glands of the endocrine system:
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The negative feed back system helps maintain homeostasis?
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.
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.
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?
The posterior pituitary is also called?
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Growth hormone is also known as?
Growth hormone is also known as?
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The adenohypophysis, also known as the _________.
The adenohypophysis, also known as the _________.
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Select the correct hormones that the anterior pituitary gland secretes:
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:
Match the correct function to each of the Anterior Pituitary hormone:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Follicle Stimulating Hormone | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates breast milk production during lactation |
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) | arrow_right_alt | Growth of ovarian follicles, estrogen and sperm production |
Growth Hormone (Somatotropin) | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates maturation of ovum and ovulation and secretion of testosterone |
Prolactin | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates thyroid |
Luteinizing Hormone | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates protein synthesis |
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | arrow_right_alt | Stimulates adrenal glands to secrete cortisol |
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Antidiuretic Hormone is also known as _______.
Antidiuretic Hormone is also known as _______.
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Antidiuretic Hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary, what is the function of ADH?
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?
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?
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
The Hypothalamus regulates hormone release from
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The hypothalamus sends _______ signals to the posterior pituitary
The hypothalamus sends _______ signals to the posterior pituitary
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The hypophysis which gland?
The hypophysis which gland?
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The anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis) secrete releasing and _______ hormones via the hypophysial portal system.
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?
Which two hormones are only secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
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What gland secretes melatonin?
What gland secretes melatonin?
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Where is the thyroid located?
Where is the thyroid located?
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Select the hormones of the Thyroid gland:
Select the hormones of the Thyroid gland:
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What is the function of the T3 & T4 ?
What is the function of the T3 & T4 ?
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Calcitonin is secreted by which gland?
Calcitonin is secreted by which gland?
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Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland?
Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland?
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Calcitonin ____ blood calcium level.
Calcitonin ____ blood calcium level.
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The parathyroid is located in the chest?
The parathyroid is located in the chest?
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The parathyroid is located on top of the?
The parathyroid is located on top of the?
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The Parathyroid gland secretes which hormones?
The Parathyroid gland secretes which hormones?
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What is the function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
What is the function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
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Which hormones does the Pancreas secrete?
Which hormones does the Pancreas secrete?
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Match each cell to it's function:
Match each cell to it's function:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Glycogenesis | arrow_right_alt | Glucagon which raises glucose levels through glycogenesis |
Beta Cells | arrow_right_alt | Secrete insulin by transport glucose and other substances into cells, lowering glucose levels |
Alpha Cells | arrow_right_alt | Stops glucose from releasing |
Delta Cells | arrow_right_alt | liver releases stores glucose |
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Match the hormone types of the adrenal gland
Match the hormone types of the adrenal gland
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Mineralocorticoids | arrow_right_alt | cortisol |
Androgens | arrow_right_alt | aldosterone |
Glucocorticoids | arrow_right_alt | sex |
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Select the hormones in the Adrenal Gland:
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?
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?
Aldosterone increases blood pressure?
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What is the function of the adrenal gland's hormone cortisol?
What is the function of the adrenal gland's hormone cortisol?
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Epinephrine | arrow_right_alt | Also known as adrenaline, it raises heart rate, blood pressure and opens up airways during stressful situations. |
Norepinephrine | arrow_right_alt | General vasoconstriction |