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AP75 Quiz 7.4

Anatomy & Physiology

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The endocrine glands located in the head are the: Hypothalmus, pituitary gland and pineal gland
Which of these endocrine glands is the only one located in the thoracic cavity? Thymus
Where are the adrenal glands located? On the top of each kidney
Which endocrine glands are located in the pelvic cavity? Gonads
All of the following function as endocrine glands except the ______________. Kidneys
What is the term for an organ or gland that secretes its chemicals into a specific duct that carries them directly to their target? Exocrine
The endocrine system has two sets of glands that are structurally attached to each other, these paired glands are the hypothalmus and pituitary glands and the _________________________. thyroid and parathyroid glands
The anatomic and functional links between the nervous and endocrine systems are between which two organs/glands? pituitary gland and hypothalmus
Which portion or organ in the nervous system exerts the most control over endocrine system functions? Hypothalmus
The three types of stimuli that activate the endocrine glands include neurologic stimulus, hormonal stimulus, and ______________. changes in blood concentrations
The relationship between the hypothalmus and the posterior pituitary gland is an example of which method of stimulus for hormone secretions? Neurologic stimulus
What method of stimulus is used between the hypothalmus and the anterior pituitary gland? Hormonal
The two lobes of the pituitary are named for the different types of tissue and method of stimulation from the hypothalmus. The anterior lobe is the _______, and the posterior is called the __________. adenohypophysis; neurohypophysis
The mineralocorticoid hormones are secreted by what endocrine glands? Adrenal cortex
What hormone stimulates reabsorption of Na+ from urine and secretion of K+ from the blood into the urine? Adosterone
What endocrine glands secretes the tropic hormones? Anterior pituitary
What hormones are produced in and releases by the pancreas? Glucagon and insulin
When blood sugar levels are low, what hormone is released? Glucagon
Hormone secretions from which gland are responsible for the regulation of our circadian rhythm? Pineal gland
What organ releases ACTH? Anterior pituitary
What is the target organ for FSH? Gonads
Where are oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones produced? Hypothalmus
What hormone is released when blood calcium levels are low? Parathyroid hormones
What effect does parathyroid hormone have on the kidneys? Stimulates the production of calcitriol
Which of the following is the target for ACTH? Adrenals
What is the function of aldosterone? Increase sodium retention
The name of the primary glucocorticoid is _____________, which is secreted by the _____________________. cortisol, adrenal cortex
The release of ACTH is stimulated by changes in glucocorticoid levels and: hypothalmic hormones
What is the target organ for pineal gland secretions? Brain
Which of the pancreatic islet cells produce insulin? Beta
What is the function of insulin? Decrease glucose level in blood
What organ produces prolactin? Anterior pituitary
The hormones that have the strongest effect on glucose levels in the blood include insulin, glucagon, glucocorticoids, and ________________. growth hormone
The adrenals are stimulated to release adosterone by several factors, including elevated levels of potassium and decreased levels of sodium, blood volume, or ____________. blood pressure
What is the primary hormone released by the pineal gland? Melatonin
The physiologic changes stimulated by prostaglandins include altering fat metabolism, promoting fever, enhancing inflammatory response, and __________. intensifying pain
Eustess is defined as: the normal and positive side of stress that is related to stressors like exercise and surprise parties.
The alarm response refers to what part of the body's stress response? ANS stimulation of the fight-or-flight response
The stress response in the pituitary gland that is stimulated by the hypothalmus to release GH, TSH and ACTH to help the body continue its fight against stressors is called the _____________. resistance reaction
Which of these hormones is often referred to as a "stress hormone?" Cortisol
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