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Liz QR Endocrine

Liz AP2 ST120 QR Endocrine

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1. What is the nickname for prostoglandins Vasodilator
2. Which type of hormone uses the second messenger system Non-steroidal hormone
3. Name 2 of the 3 primary functions of the Endocrine System Secretes hormones, Control, and Communication
4. Which gland is considered to be the Master Gland PItuitary
5. Which gland stores hormones in the form of colloid compounds Thyroid
6. What is Hypercalcemia Increase in calcium in the blood
8. Which gland produces Oxytocin Pituitary
9. There are usually ___ parathyroids 4
11. What type of hormone stimulates another endocrine gland to grow and secrete its hormones Peptide hormones
12. What type of gland secretes their products into ducts Exocrine
14. A positive feed mechanism ___ changes Increases the secretion of hormone
15. Hypersecretion of growth hormone in the developmental yrs causes Gigantism
16. What is the name of the gland that rest on top of each kidney Adrenals
17. Epinephrine is secreted from the ___ Adrenal Medulla
18. What is gluconeogenesis Synthesis of glucose from molecules that are not carbs
19. Which zone of the adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids Zona Fasciculata
20. The chief glucocorticoid is Corisol
7. Which gland secretes ADH Pituitary
10. Name 2 of the 3 glands that are in the cranium Pituitary, Pineal, and Hypothalamus
13. Calcitonin is produced by which gland Thyroid
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