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Biology 3201
Which endocrine gland secretes melatonin?
These hormones are manufactured from cholesterol.
These hormones are fat soluble.
These hormones are not fat soluble.
These hormones cause an “enzyme cascade” inside of the cell.
A small pine cone - shaped structure located deep in the center of the brain which produces melatonin.
Abnormal production of this hormone may result in mood disorders and depression , a disorder called SADS.
The part of the brain that acts as the main control center for the autonomic nervous system, re-establishes homeostasis,
and coordinates the endocrine system.
A “butterfly - shaped” gland located below the larynx in the neck that produces the hormone thyroxine.
This hormone increases basal metabolic rate and oxygen consumption, especially in heart, skeletal muscles, kidneys, liver
by stimulating sodium potassium pump activity in the cell membrane of target cells.
Which gland controls calcium levels in the blood?
There are two of theses. They sit on top of each kidney, like a cap.
This hormone increases heart rate, blood pressure, and causes vasodilation of blood vessels in the heart and respiratory
system. It also stimulates the liver to break down stored glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream as an
extra source of energy for muscles.
Which adrenal gland releases adrenaline?
This hormone takes part in the “fight or flight” syndrome.
Reproductive organs of a female found in the abdomen.; produce the eggs. Also produce hormones such as estrogen,
which are involved in the menstrual cycle.
Male reproductive organs that produce sperm. Located in the scrotum. Also produce the male hormone testosterone.
Which endocrine gland Secretes several hormones that function with the immune system?
This hormone plays an important part in the regulation of the sleep cycle in humans.
Which term best describes the actions of adrenaline and noradrenaline? (antagonistic, complementary, negative feedback
or positive feedback) ?
Which endocrine gland functions improperly when there is a lack of iodine in the diet?
This hormone triggers the production of growth factors in the liver and other tissues.
Which disorder is caused by an over-secretion of the human growth hormone (HGH)?
What is most likely present in high amounts in an individual who has been fasting for 24 hours?
A substance that is secreted directly into the bloodstream and that produces a specific effect on a particular tissue.
A type of cell that contains receptors for a certain type of hormone.
Endocrine control is the result of the action of _?_ on target organs.
hypothalamus secretes hormones called _?_. These influence the activity of the pituitary by stimulating or inhibiting its
secretions.
Which endocrine gland produces and releases TSH?
Giantism is caused by an overproduction of what hormone?
The release of thyroxine from the thyroid is directly regulated by what endocrine gland?
The rate of body metabolism is under the control of the _?_, part of the brain.
A characteristic symptom of hyperthyroidism, a disorder of the thyroid gland, is _?_.
Dwarfism is caused by the under-secretion of which hormone?
This disorder of the thyroid causes an increased metabolic rate.
What team of persons was responsible for the discovery of insulin?
The release of thyroxine from the thyroid is directly regulated by the actions of the _?_ endocrine gland.
Which endocrine gland secretes insulin?
It is called the “Master gland”.
This structure monitors the state of the body’s internal environment by analyzing negative feedback and regulates the
pituitary gland.
A cycle in which the last step in a sequence inhibits the first step in a sequence.
A carbohydrate made of glucose molecules. used as a food storage molecule in our livers.
A hormone produced by the islets of Langerhans in the Pancreas. It converts glucose into glycogen and lowers blood
sugar.
An autoimmune disorder which destroys the insulin producing B- cells in the pancreas.
Which type of diabetes is mostly treated by oral medication and exercise?
A tumour in the pituitary gland is the most common cause of _?_.
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