Endocrine System

Which of the following statements are true regarding response time?

• The nervous system takes several seconds to several days to act

• The endocrine system takes several seconds to several days to act

• The endocrine system typically responds within a few milliseconds

• The nervous system typically responds within a few milliseconds

Which of the following statements are true?

• When a stimulus ceases, the nervous system stops responding almost immediately

• When a stimulus ceases, the endocrine system stops responding almost immediately

• Hormonal effects can last for days or longer

• Nervous system effects can last for days or longer

True or false? Nervous system communication is precise and specific while hormone communication is typically more widespread.

• True

• False

Which of the following chemicals is a neurotransmitter AND a hormone?

• Follicle stimulating hormone

• Norepinephrine

• Growth hormone

• Progesterone

Which gland is located in the brain and regulates primitive functions, including water balance and thermal regulation?

• Anterior pituitary gland

• Pineal gland

• Hypothalamus

• Thyroid gland

• Posterior pituitary gland

True or false? The anterior and posterior pituitary glands have separate origins.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements apply to the anterior pituitary gland?

• Constitutes 3/4 of the pituitary gland

• Constitutes 1/4 of the pituitary gland

• Connected to the hypothalamus via the hypophyseal portal system

• Connected to the hypothalamus via the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract

• Regulated by the hypothalamus

Which of the following statements apply to the posterior pituitary gland?

• Constitutes 3/4 of the pituitary gland

• Constitutes 1/4 of the pituitary gland

• Connected to the hypothalamus via the hypophyseal portal system

• Connected to the hypothalamus via the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract

• Regulated by the hypothalamus

True or false? The posterior pituitary gland is composed of nervous tissue.

• True

• False

Which hormone is NOT a hypothalamic hormone?

• GHRH

• TRH

• ACTH

• GnRH