Endocrine test

the two hormones released from the posterior pituitary are

ADH and oxytocin

Which type of hormone requires a carrier protein in the blood?

Lipids

Which lobe of the pituitary is larger and secretes more hormones?

anterior pituitary

the parathyroid glands are located in

back of the thyroid gland(inferior thyroid cartilage, anterior trachea)

steroid hormones are lipids derived from

cholesterol

the hormone that increases the rate of glycogen breakdown and glucose release by the liver is

glucagon

compared to the nervous system the endocrine sytem has

hormones, widespread, long-lasting effects, controlled by hypothalamus

parathyroid hormone release depends on blood levels of calcium. Such an endocrine reflex is said to be initiated by...

humoral

the part of the brain that functions as the master control center for the endocrine system

hypothalamus

which is not correct regarding growth hormone

increases cell division, produced by anterior pituitary, every somatic cell receptor in the body has them

Where is the pituitary gland located?

inferior to the hypothalamus in sella turcica of sphenoid bone

the thyroid gland is located

inferior to thyroid cartilage of larynx, anterior to trachea(just below adams apple)

which hormone induces its target cells to take up glucose thereby lowering blood glucose levels

insulin

if parathyroid is removed what happens

low calcium levels(hypocalcemia), numbness, tingling, muscle cramps

which hormone is secreted from the pineal gland

melatonin

most hormones are made of chains of amino acids and are therefore

proteins(water soluble)

describe endocrine glands

secretes hormones into the blood without ducts

Glucagon and insulin work _________ on blood glucose levels.

together

The metabolic condition called ___________ results from the destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas due to an autoimmune response.

type 1 diabetes