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Endocrine Structures

Endocrine Structures

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10th Grade

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Pituitary gland is known as the ________gland

smallest

master

mentor

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The butterfly shaped gland over the trachea:

thyroid

thymus

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Parathyroid glands are the size of ________ and attached to the thyroid

pea

walnut

rice grain

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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On each side of the larynx

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On top of the kidneys

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On top of the heart

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On each side of the stomach

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Which of the following has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

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Pancreas

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Pituitary Gland

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Thymus

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Thyroid

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Multiple Choice

An organ that produces hormones is known as a _____.

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chemical

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gland

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secretion

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duct

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Multiple Choice

The secretions from endocrine glands are called _____. These are complex chemicals that influence actions at distant sites and control body functions.

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hormones

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sebaceous fluids

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neural impulses

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lymph fluids

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Multiple Choice

As a general rule, hormone concentrations are controlled by _____.

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positive feedback

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negative feedback

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neutral feedback

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cellular demands

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Multiple Choice

Ovulation is triggered by a surge in _____.

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follicle-stimulating hormone

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luteinizing hormone

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estrogen

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progesterone

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Multiple Choice

Which hormone is secreted from the posterior pituitary gland?

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Oxytocin

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Prolactin

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Epinephrine

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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Multiple Choice

Which hormone prevents hypercalcemia?

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thyroid

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calcitonin

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parathormone

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Multiple Choice

Fight or Flight (stress hormone) comes from:

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Adrenal Cortex

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Adrenal medulla

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The pancreas secretes insulin which controls:

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cellular metabolism

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carbohydrate metabolism

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