105 chapter 31
________ is essential for the growth and development of bones, muscles, and other organs in children.
growth hormone
The condition of having an excessive amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is called ________.
hyperglycemia
The thymus functions as an endocrine gland but is also part of the ________ system.
lymphatic
Androgens are hormones that promote the development of ________ characteristics.
male
Which hormone stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk after childbirth? Prolactin Oxytocin Cortisol Growth hormone
prolactin
Most of the structures and glands of the endocrine system develop during the first ________ months of pregnancy.
three
The adrenal glands are located on the ________ of each kidney.
top
In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid produces inadequate amounts of the thyroid hormones. T or F
false
Lipolysis is defined as the destruction of ________.
fats
A glandular tumor is called a(n) ________.
adenoma
Which of the following hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce its hormones? Adrenocorticotropic hormone Corticotropin-releasing hormone Prolactin hormone Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Which hormone aids in the digestion of fatty acids? Gastrin Enterogastrone Cholecystokinin Secretin
cholecystokinin
Melatonin is called the "body clock" because it helps regulate ________ rhythm.
circadian
Cardiomegaly is a(n) ________.
enlarged heart
________, which is secreted by the adrenal glands, dilates bronchial tubes.
epinephrine
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of cells making up the islets of Langerhans? Delta Alpha Epsilon Beta
epsilon
________ controls skin pigmentation in the epidermis. All of these Prolactin Melanocyte-stimulating hormone Luteinizing hormone
melanocyte stimulating hormone
Graves' disease is the ________ of hyperthyroidism.
most common form
The ________ produce estrogen and progesterone.
ovaries
Which gland is called the "master gland" because it regulates all the other endocrine glands? Thyroid gland Adrenal gland Pituitary gland Parathyroid gland
pituitary gland
Present only during pregnancy, the ________ produces human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone, estrogen, and progesterone.
placenta
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary glands of the endocrine system? Thyroid Pituitary Salivary Parathyroid
salivary
Cortisol is a(n) ________ secreted by the adrenal cortex.
steroid
The pyloric area between the ________ and the small intestine secretes the hormone gastrin.
stomach
The testes are located in the male scrotum and produce the male hormone ________, which is essential for the normal growth and development of the male accessory sex organs.
testosterone
Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate sexual function in both males and females. T or F
true
Patients with type 1 diabetes are dependent on insulin injections for the duration of their lives. T or F
true
The endocrine system is made up of glands and the hormones they secrete. T or F
true
The most common form of diabetes is ________.
type 2 diabetes
Which of the following is NOT one of the symptoms of elevated thyroid levels? Weight gain Frequent bowel movements Nervousness Heart palpitations
weight gain