Endocrine Anatomy and Terms Flashcard

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Which of the following hormones is secreted by the pituitary gland? ACTH, Growth hormone, Prolactin, None of these hormones

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All of these hormones

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Which of the following statements regarding endocrine system is NOT true? The endocrine system is instrumental in maintaining homeostasis., The endocrine system is a collection of glands., Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts., Hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs.

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Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.

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Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland? lymph gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pineal gland

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lymph gland

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The adrenal gland is divided into: a medulla and cortex, anterior and posterior sections, inferior and superior sections, None of these divisions are present

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a medulla and cortex

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Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true? Insulin reduces blood sugar levels., Insulin stimulates the cells of the body to take in glucose from the bloodstream., Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas., Insulin is most active after you have eaten a meal.

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Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched? cortisol - regulates carbohydrate metabolism, aldosterone - regulates sodium levels, androgen - female sex hormones, epinephrine - critical during emergency situations

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androgen - female sex hormones

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Which of the following hormones is critical in emergency situations? Options: cortisol, aldosterone, epinephrine, thyroxine

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epinephrine

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Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad? Options: ovary, pancreas, thymus, pineal

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ovary

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Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovaries? A. estrogen, B. melatonin, C. progesterone, both A and C

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estrogen and progesterone

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Which of the following glands is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland? Options: pineal, thymus, pancreas, thyroid

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pancreas