Endocrine System

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

• Hormones
• Sebaceous Fluids
• Purulent Drainage
• Lymph

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Where are the adrenal glands located?

• One on each side of the larynx
• On top of the kidneys
• Behind the orbital bone
• The inner ear

The master gland of the body, secreting a large number of hormones that affect other glands, growth and development. Housed within a bony cradle deep within the skull. 

• Thymus
• Pineal
• Thyroid
• Pituitary

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following symptoms can be signs of hypoglycemia, also known as insulin shock:

• Lack of Coordination
• Dizzy
• Inappropriate Demeanor
• All of the Above

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are considered the fight or flight hormones because of their affect in emergency situations.

• True 
• False

Symptoms of this disease include HTN, obesity, weakness of the muscles, and a tendency to develop bruises. Typical characteristics result from the rapid deposit of body fat: such as a buffalo hump or a moon face.

• DM 2
• Cushing's Syndrome
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Graves Disease

True or False: Thyroid stimulating hormone is secreted by the parathyroid glands.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

A person with this condition often feels cold and fatigued, has a low pulse rate, a below average temperature, and may be overweight. 

• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypothyroidism
• Expophthalmos
• Goiter

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Insufficient production during childhood results in dwarfism, while overproduction results in gigantism.

• Insulin
• Follicle stimulating hormone
• Oxytocin
• Human growth hormone

The thyroid gland enlarges, and the patient becomes nervous, has an intolerance to heat, loses weight, sweats and may have diarrhea, tremors and palpitations.

• Cretinism
• Acromegaly
• Grave's Disease
• Addison's Disease

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3