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Janssen - Endocrine
Mrs. Janssen's Endocrine System Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which gland is known as the master gland? | pituitary |
| What gland controls the release of hormones by the pituitary gland? | hypothalamus |
| How many lobes does the pituitary gland have? | 2 |
| What is the most common cause of hypersecretion by endocrine organs? | tumors |
| A simple goiter is caused by a lack of which mineral in the diet? | iodine |
| Portal circulation connects the pituitary with which other gland? | hypothalamus |
| What is another name for ADH? | vasopressin |
| Hyposecretion of ADH leads to what condition? | diabetes insipidus |
| What is the structure that joins the 2 lobes of the thyroid gland? | isthmus |
| What is the medical term for hypothyroidism in adults? | myxedema |
| What is the name for hyperthyroidism in adults? | Graves disease |
| What is the term for muscles going into uncontrollable spasm? | tetany |
| A strange bronze tone to the skin is a signature sign of which disease? | Addison's |
| What disease is characterized by a tumor in the cortical area? | Cushing's Syndrome |
| Excessively high blood glucose levels, glucose spilling into the urine, and the pancreas' inability to produce insulin are all symptoms of what disease? | Diabetes mellitus |
| Excessive urine output. | Polyuria |
| Excessive thirst. | Polydipsia |
| Excessive hunger. | Polyphagia |
| What are steroid hormones made from? | cholesterol |
| What is the chief means of regulating blood levels of nearly all hormones? | negative feedback mechanism |
| Which type of glands release their hormones directly into the blood or lymph? | endocrine |
| Which type of glands release their hormones into body cavities or at the surface? | exocrine |
| What type of hormones stimulate their target organs to secrete hormones? | tropic |
| Hyposecretion of growth hormone results in what disorder? | dwarfism |
| Hypersecretion of growth hormone results in what disorder? | gigantism |
| The medical term for urine production. | diuresis |
| An enlarged thyroid is known as this. | goiter |
| Which hormone decreases blood calcium levels? | calcitonin |
| What is the enzyme produced by the kidneys that causes the release of aldosterone? | rennin |
| What is another name for epinephrine? | adrenalin |
| What is another name for norepinephrine? | noradrenalin |
| What are the best hidden endocrine glands in the body? | pancreatic islets |
| What is the only hormone that decreases blood glucose levels? | insulin |
| Insulin is released by which cells in the pancreas? | Beta |
| Glucagon is released by which cells in the pancreas? | Alpha |
| Which organ is formed only temporarily to nourish a developing baby and produce hormones to maintain a pregnancy? | placenta |
| What is the medical term for the female "change of life?" | menopause |
| What hormone causes milk production? | prolactin |
| What hormone helps with reabsorption of sodium and water? | aldosterone |
| What hormone do the ovarian follicles secrete? | estrogen |
| What hormone prepares the uterus for implantation? | progesterone |
| This hormone helps control emotions and behavior. | melatonin |
| What hormone increases heart rate and blood pressure? | epinephrine |
| Which hormone is produced by the alpha islets and breaks down glycogen? | glucagon |
| Which hormone is produced by the beta cells and breaks down glucose? | insulin |
| Which hormone secretes calcium into urine? | calcitonin |
| Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions during labor? | oxytocin |
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