Endocrine System

Front

What hormones react with receptor sites in the gonads to regulate the development, growth, and function of these organs?

Back

gonadotropic

Front

Where is oxytocin secreted?

Back

posterior lobe of pituitary

Front

What hormone causes the uterine lining to thicken in preparation for pregnancy?

Back

progesterone

Front

What hormone raises blood glucose levels?

Back

glucagon

Front

Which glands do not have ducts to carry their product to a surface?

Back

parathyroid

Front

How big is the hypophysis?

Back

1 cm

Front

What is another name for the pituitary gland?

Back

hypophysis

Front

What are male sex hormones, as a group, called?

Back

androgens

Front

What occurs to the endocrine system with age?

Back

some degree of glandular atrophy

Front

Which hormone is the most produced by the thyroid gland?

Back

thyroxine