Endocrine System

Which structure produces epinephrine and norepinephrine?

Adrenal medulla

Choose the true statement about a person with type I (insulin- dependent) diabetes mellitus. There is little or no insulin secretion. Dietary treatment may not suffice. There is hyperglycemia. Ketoacidosis and dehydration may develop. All of the above are true.

All of the above are true.

The adrenal medulla A. is stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system. B. produces epinephrine and norepinephrine. C. is stimulated when a person is physically excited. D. produces the fight-or-flight response. E. All of the choices are correct.

All of the choices are correct

By what term are hormones derived from tyrosine also known?

Amino acid derivatives

Follicle-stimulating hormone is secreted by the

Anterior pituitary gland

The adrenal medulla secretes

Epinephrine

The hormone whose action resembles stimulation through the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is

Epinephrine

The hormone that lowers blood glucose level by enabling cells to take glucose is

Insulin

In women, the hormone that promotes growth of the corpus luteum is:

Luteinizing hormone

Which hormone stimulates testosterone production?

Luteinizing hormone

Which structure produces ADH and oxytocin?

Posterior pituitary

The tendency for each type of hormone to bind to one type of receptor and not to others is called

Specifity

Which gland or organ releases erythropoietin?

The kidneys

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY paired with its location or function? C cells - scattered throughout loose connective tissue between thyroid follicles C cells - secretion of calcitonin Thyroglobulin - scattered throughout loose connective tissue between thyroid follicles Thyroglobulin - colloid of thyroid follicles Thyroid hormones - regulation of metabolic rate in the body

Thyroglobulin - scattered throughout loose connective tissue between thyroid follicles

Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the

Thyroid gland

Which hormone is the one made in greatest quantity by the thyroid gland?

Thyroxine

Thyroid hormones are synthesized and stored in the _____ of the thyroid

follicles

Oxytocin is secreted by the

posterior pituitary gland

Which of the following is not a pituitary hormone? growth hormone (GH) LH prolactin (PRL) testosterone oxytocin

testosterone

Releasing hormones are synthesized in

the hypothalamus