BIO 2100 - PALIA - GROUP I: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Name 3 hormones that are produced in the anterior pituitary gland

- Growth Hormones (GH) - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - Lutenizing Hormone (LH) - Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - Prolactin (PRL) - Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) Any 3 of these are acceptable answer

3. What is the purpose of the hypophyseal portal system? A. Allows hormones from the hypothalamus to be delivered directly to the anterior pituitary gland. B. Allows the hormones from the hypothalamus to produce FSH And LH hormones C. Allows for hormones to be secreted directly into a surrounding capillary network. D. None of the above

A. Allows hormones from the hypothalamus to be delivered directly to the anterior pituitary gland.

What gland is located superior to the kidneys? A. Pituitary. B. Adrenal. C. Pancreas. D. ovaries

B. Adrenal.

The pituitary gland is controlled by the: A. Anterior Lobe B. Hypothalamus C. Posterior Lobe D. Frontal Cortex

B. Hypothalamus

2. Which endocrine hormone is responsible for uterine wall contractions and mammary glands? A. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (Acth) B. Oxytocin C. Thyroid stimulation hormone (Tsh) D. Prolactin (PRL)

B. Oxytocin

This is the only gland in the body that has both exocrine and endocrine function: A. Adrenal Gland B. Pancreas C. Pineal Gland D. Ovaries and Testes

B. Pancreas

The endocrine gland responsible for the body's circadian rhythm is the: A. Thymus gland. B. Pineal gland. C. Parathyroid gland. D. Pituitary gland.

B. Pineal gland.

Calcitonin is a hormone of which of following: A. Adrenal cortex. B. Thyroid gland. C. Pituitary gland. D. Thymus gland. E. None of the above.

B. Thyroid gland.

The primary role of the parathyroid gland is: A. To maintain metabolic homeostasis B. To regulate serum calcium levels C. To send hormonal signals to other endocrine organs D. To receive hormonal signals from the hypothalamus

B. To regulate serum calcium levels

The Pancreas produces which 2 hormones: A. Epinephrine and Insulin B. Melatonin and Glucagon C. Insulin and Glucagon D. Glucagon and Norepinephrine

C. Insulin and Glucagon

1. What endocrine gland produces melatonin ? A. Pancreas B. Adrenal medulla C. Pineal gland D adrenal cortex

C. Pineal gland

Which of these hormones is released by the adrenal medulla: A. Corticosteroid B. Thyroxine and Triiodothyronin C. Sex Hormones D. Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

D. Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

Identify the differences between exocrine and endocrine function

Exocrine: secrets its product into a duct or outside of the body Endocrine: secrets chemical substances directly to the blood stream

In this picture - Name and Identify the gland that secrete growth hormones and stimulate maturation of the CNS

Name: Thyroid Gland Identify: Structure A

Identify structure C

Pineal Gland