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Chapter 24 Review

TermDefinition
Cells that secrete insulin Pancreatic beta cells
Chemical messengers that regulate the physiologic activity of other cells Hormones
Gland that extends from the hypothalamus by the infundibulum Pituitary
Gland that regulates the autonomic nervous system Hypothalamus
Glandular region that secretes cortisol and aldosterone Adrenal cortex
Glandular region that releases antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin Posterior pituitary
Cells that secrete glucagon Pancreatic alpha cells
Gland that secretes thyroxine and calcitonin Thyroid
Cells that secretes leptin and resistin Adipocytes
Glandular region that secretes adrenocorticotropic hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone Anterior pituitary
Glandular region that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine Adrenal medulla
Gland that secretes estrogens and progeterone Ovaries
Hormones that increase blood calcium levels Parathyroid hormone
Hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sex hormones Testosterone
Hormone that activates anti stress and anti-inflammatory pathways Cortisol
Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in pregnancy and milk expression from the breasts during lactation oxytocin
Hormones that enhance and prolong the physiologic effects of stress epinephrine and
Hormones that decrease urine production antidiuretic hormone
Hormones responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics Estrogens
Hormones that maintains the body's circadian rythym Melatonin
Hormone that decreases blood glucose levels Insulin
Hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete its hormones adrenocorticotropic hormone
Hormone that decreases blood calcium levels Calcitronin
Hormone that increases blood glucose levels Glucagon
Chemicals produced by endocrine glands Hormones
Most hormone regulation in the body uses a _________ system. Negative feedback
The endocrine gland that lies in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone is the: pituitary gland
Which is another name for the neurohypophysis of the pituitary gland? posterior lobe
Somatotropin is another name for which anterior pituitary hormone? Growth Hormone (GH)
Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland? Melatonin
Which is called the "salt-retaining" hormone? Aldosterone
Which is the "pregnancy-promoting" hormone?
The islets of Langerhans are associated with which gland? Pancreas
Which hormone is secreted from the placenta? Ghrelin
Offering a client a half can of regular soda may help with which condition? Hypoglycemia
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