Endocrine System Quiz
which of the following is not a steroid based hormone A. estrogen B. aldosterone C. cortisone D. epinephrine
D
cells of the suprarenal cortex produce
FSH and LH
the pituitary hormone that promotes ovarian secretion of progesterone and testicular secretion of testosterone is
LH
steroid hormones
bind to receptors in the nucleus of their target cells
the major targets of growth hormone are
bones and skeletal muscles
a hormone that can lower levels of calcium ion is
calcitonin
the pancreatic hormone that causes blood sugar to enter its target cells is
cortisol
the primary function of ADH is to
decrease the amount of water loss in the kidneys
the exocrine portion of the pancreas produces
digestive enzymes
the functional organization of the nervous system parallels that of the ___ system in many ways
endocrine
the hypothalamus acts as both a neural and ___ organ
endocrine
when it becomes necessary to enlist the fight or flight response, a hormone that is released is
epinephrine
which hormone increases and prolongs effects of the sympathetic nervous system
epinephrine
the suprarenal medulla produces the hormones
epinephrine and norepinephrine
when blood glucose levels fall
glucagon is released
chemical substances secreted by cells into the extracellular fluids and that regulate the metabolic function of other cells in the body are called
hormones
norepinephrine and epinephrine are considered to be ___ when released into the bloodstream, but ___ when released at synapses
hormones; neurotransmitters
the most complex endocrine responses involve the
hypothalamus
mental and physical sluggishness and low body temperature may be signs of
hypothyroidism
tropic hormones
include ACTH and TSH
the pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids from the suprarenal cortex is
ACTH
the posterior pituitary gland secretes
ADH and oxytocin
increased levels of the hormone ___ will lead to increased levels of calcium ion in the blood
PTH
when blood glucose levels rise
insulin is released
which of the following might occur from an overdose of insulin
low blood glucose
hormones can be divided into different groups based on their chemistry. these categories include
peptides, proteins, amino acid derivatives, steroids
melatonin is produced by the
pineal gland
a structure known as the corpus luteum secretes
progesterone
oxytocin
release is an example of a positive feedback control mechanism
ACTH
secretion is regulated by a hypothalamic regulatory hormone
the interstitial cells of the testes produce
testosterone
the ability of a specific tissue or organ to respond to the presence of a hormone is dependent on
the presence of the appropriate receptors on the cells of the target tissue or organ
the hormones that are important for coordinating the immune response are
thymosins
