Endocrine System Study Guide
Matching
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thyroid gland
pineal
parathyroid
thymus
adrenal
pancreas (endocrine)
gonadotrophins
pituitary
a. blood glucose levels
b. immune system
c. cell growth
d. melatonin
e. raises calcium levels
f. calcitonin
g. FSH, LH
h. androgens for women and children
Multiple Choice
1. The anterior pituitary secretes all but
a. antidiuretic
b. growth
c. gonadotrophins
2. A hormone not involved in glucose metabolism is
a. glucagon
b. cortisol
c. aldosterone
d. insulin.
3. Parathyroid hormone
a. increases bone formation and lowers blood calcium
b. increases calcium excretion from the body
c. decreases calcium absorption from the digestive system
d. increase osteoclast activity in bone and raises blood calcium levels.
4. A hypodermic injection of epinephrine would
a. increase heart rate, blood pressure, dilate bronchi of the lungs
b. decrease heart rate, blood pressure and constrict bronchi of lungs
c. does neither of these
5. Testosterone is to the male as what hormone is to the female?
a. LH b. prolactin c. estrogen d. oxytocin
6. A cell’s hormonal sensitivities are determined by the
a. chemical nature of the hormone
b. quantity of circulating hormone
c. shape of the hormone molecule
d. presence or absence of appropriate receptors
7. If there is adequate carbohydrate intake, secretion of insulin results in
a. lower blood glucose
b. increased cell utilization of glucose
c. increased blood glucose
d. none of these
d. TSH hormones
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8. Hormones
a. are produced by exocrine glands only
c. circulate in the blood
b. are carried to and activate all parts of the
body
d. affect only non-hormone producing organs.
9. Some hormones act by
a. increasing the synthesis of enzymes b. affecting all cells the body
c. affecting only specific target organs
d. all of these.
10. Absence of thyroxine (thyroid hormone) would result in
a. increased heart rate
b. depression of metabolism and lethargy
c. decreased heart rate
d. high metabolic rate
11. The hormones insulin are glucagon are known to have
a. antagonist effects
b. synergistic effects
c. permissive effects
d. integrative effects
Picture Identification:
Identify the following endocrine glands:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
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* Make sure you know which organs are
responsible for making which hormones *
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Fill in
1. ACTH stimulates the _____________ gland to produce hormones that
___________________________
2. FSH stimulates the _____________ to__________________________________
3. ADH is produced by the __________ gland and does _______________________
4. The ______________signals the thyroid to produce
_______________________________
5. What are the differences between the way that the nervous and endocrine system regulate
communication for homeostasis? (hint: what chemicals are used by each)
6. The hormone _______________ helps to stimulate the development of secondary sex
characteristics in the male.
7. The hormone _______________ is 65% iodine in composition.
8. The hormone _______________ increases blood calcium levels and the
hormone_____________ lowers blood calcium levels. This happens because of the
hormones control over _______________ activity.
9. The condition _______________ results usually from an inability to regulate blood
glucose
levels properly. (Usually the blood glucose tend to become too high.)
10._______________ is glucose molecules that are stored in the ________and
_____________.
11.The hormone ______________ stimulates milk release from the mammary glands.
12.The tissue/organ directly affected by a hormone is called the _______________ organ.
13.The hormone _______________ helps to stimulate the development of female secondary
sex characteristics.
14.The _______________ is a small region of the brain stem which releases factors that
stimulate endocrine function of the ______________ pituitary.
15.The hormone _______________ stimulates the growth of the area in which the egg
develops in the ovary of the female.
16.The condition of enlargement of the thyroid is called a _______________and results
from a lack of iodine or thyroxin.
17. The Islets of Langerhans are patches of tissues in the _______________.
This gland is an example of a dual gland and works for these two body systems
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18.The hormone _______________ is called the "fight or flight" hormone.
19. _______________ is the pituitary hormone which stimulates smooth muscle contraction
such as that which occurs during childbirth.
20.__________________ is the hormone that controls water balance and helps the kidneys
to conserve water
21.________________________ signals the thyroid to make/release thyroxine.
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Possible Free Response Questions
1. Explain how the pituitary is involved in regulating the levels of thyroxine (T4) in the
body. Make sure to include the following in your answer: hypothalamus, pituitary, TSH,
T4, and thyroid
2. Describe how negative feedback response works using the pancreas and blood sugar
levels as an example. Make sure to include the following in your answer: insulin,
glucagon, pancreas, and glucose.
3. Explain the differences between the following: glucose, glycogen, and glucagon. How are
they related?
4. Describe what a stress is and the 3 phases that the body will go through. Make sure you
go into detail about what happens during each phase.