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Module 11 Quiz

MA JATC

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The primary function of the endocrine system. Production of hormones.
Choose all of the following that are endocrine glands. thyroid pituitary pancreas
The hormone secreted by the pineal gland plays an important role in the sleep/wakefulness cycle. True
The secretion of hormones from which gland aids in controlling the metabolic rate? thyroid
Secretions from which organ are responsible for the regulation of glucose in the blood. pancreas
Which hormone secreted from the adrenal glands is responsible for the body's fight or flight response? adrenaline
Estrogen and testosterone are present in both males and females, just in dramatically different amounts, depending on sex. True
Type 1 diabetes Little to no insulin production
Type 2 diabetes Body unable to use insulin
-megaly enlargement
dextr/o right side
sinistr/o left side
ex- outside
acr/o extremities
-dipsia thirst
glyc/o sugar
Caused by a deficiency in thyroid secretion hypothyroidism
Caused by deficient secretion of growth hormone dwarfism
Common side effect is weight loss and sweating hyperthyroidism
Caused by an overproduction of growth hormone gigantism
Which gland regulates growth and development during childhood? Pituitary gland
Chemicals produced by endocrine glands that cause a response in a target tissue. Hormone
Which hormone helps convert food to energy? Thyroxine
Which hormone is secreted during short term stress? Adrenaline
Estrogen ovaries
ACTH pituitary
cortisol adrenal gland
thyroxine thyroid
Insulin pancreas
Oxytocin pituitary
growth hormone pituitary
testosterone testicles
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