Anatomy and Physiology Unit 5 Quiz 3
too much growth hormone
gigantism
enlargement of the thyroid gland
goiter
autoimmune disease causing hyperthyroidism
graves disease
Muscle atrophy occurs due to a decrease in _____.
growth hormone
autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland
hashimoto's thyroiditis
low glucose levels
hypoglycemia
low blood calcium levels
hypothyroidism
Decreases in melatonin result in decreased _____.
immune function
Which system uses hormones to stop inflammation?
immune system
Which system works with the endocrine system to control the body?
nervous system
Decline in the _____ results in menopause.
ovary
Which system uses epinephrine to assist with ventilation?
respiratory system
system that activates the stress response
sympathetic nervous system
The _____ is an organ that develops from clusters of cells.
thyroid gland
Which system uses hormones to influence renal function?
urinary system
At _____, the fetus can respond to feedback mechanisms.
20 weeks
deficit in adrenocorticosteroids
Addison's disease
oversecretion of cortisol
Cushing's syndrome
gland that controls the stress response
adrenal gland
banned for professional athletes
anabolic steroids
Which system transports hormones?
cardiovascular system
hormone that activates the stress response
cortisol
abnormal blood glucose levels
diabetes mellitus
The _____ is one of the first systems to develop.
endocrine system
hormone released by the adrenal medulla
epinephrine
