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