AP Ch 11: Endocrine

The secretions of the endocrine glands are called:

• hormones

• antibodies

• enzymes

• effectors

The small gland in the brain the controls many other glands is the ______

• pons

• pituitary

• pineal

• adrenal

The gland in the neck that helps to regulate metabolism is the ______

• thyroid

• hypothalamus

• tonsil

• thymus

The outer region of a gland or solid organ, such as the brain, is often called the _________

• medulla

• dermis

• choroid

• cortex

The hormone from the pancreas that lowers blood sugar is ______

• insulin

• thymosin

• glucagon

• thyroxine

Estrogen and progesterone are secreted by the

• adrenal glands

• testes

• pineal gland

• ovaries

Epinephrine is secreted by the

• thyroid

• adrenal medulla

• posterior pituitary gland

• anterior pituitary gland

Which of the following is not produced by the adrenal cortex?

• sex hormones

• antidiuretic hormone

• glucocorticoids

• aldosterone

The pituitary gland is divided into 2 lobes:  anterior and posterior lobes.

• true
• false

Where are the adrenal glands located?

• at the base of the brain
• in the pelvic area
• on top of each kidney