chapter 11 endocrine system

when the secretions from the gland must go through a duct, it is... Gland.

excocrine

norepinephrine is also called adrenaline.

false

the adrenal glands are known as the Master glands.

false

the alpha cells of the islets of langerhans in the pancreas secrete the hormone insulin.

false

there is no effective treatment for SAD ( seasonal affective disorder).

false

hyperfunction of the pituitary gland in pre-adolescence results in...

gigantism

Cortisone and cortisol are examples of...

glucocorticoids

the anterior pituitary gland secretes...

growth hormones

estrogen

ovaries

a patient is discovered to have a high calcium blood level. Which gland is most likely causing the problem?

parathyroid

the gland located at the base of the brain is.... Gland.

pituitary

excessive thirst is called...

polyphagia

testosterone

testes

thymosin

thymus

which of the following glands is both a endocrine gland and lymphatic organ?

thymus

thyroxine

thyroid

which of the following hormones controls the rate of metabolism, heat production, and oxidation of cells?

thyroxine

adrenaline is a powerful cardiac stimulant.

true

epinephrine causes bronchial relaxation.

true

our bodies need to coordinate and integrate all of their functions into one harmonians whole to maintain homeostasis.

true

the most common symptom of someone with diabetes insipidus is polydipsia.

true

the pancreas can perform both as an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland.

true

the secretion of hormones operates on a negative feedback system.

true

adrenaline

Adrenal medulla