Endocrine System Review

Front

Insulin works as an antagonist to _________ to help regulate blood sugar levels:

Back

glucagon

Front

Which is NOT a function of oxytocin? Options: stimulation of uterine contractions, stimulation of menstruation, stimulation of breast milk ejection, labor induction, postpartum bleeding control

Back

stimulation of menstruation

Front

The chemical messengers of the endocrine system are known as:

Back

hormones

Front

By causing the body to reabsorb sodium, Aldosterone regulates _______________.

Back

blood pressure

Front

The hormone that appears to regulate our circadian rhythms like our sleep-wake cycle is:

Back

melatonin

Front

The secondary sex characteristics brought about by testosterone do NOT include: development of muscle mass, deepening/lowering of the voice, growth of facial hair, development of heavier bones, development of breasts

Back

development of breasts

Front

Which of the following is NOT produced by the ANTERIOR lobe of the pituitary gland?
Options: thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), oxytocin, prolactin (PRL), luteinizing hormone (LH)

Back

oxytocin

Front

The "fight or flight" response triggers the release of:

Back

epinephrine

Front

Which of these 2 hormones regulates calcium levels in the body? Options: T3 and T4, melatonin and glucocorticoids, oxytocin and prolactin, insulin and glucagon.

Back

calcitonin and parathyroid hormone

Front

Identify the gland that produces melatonin which regulates when we sleep and wake.

Back

pineal