Endocrine review

What gland makes aldosterone?

• pituitary

• thymus

• pancreas

• adrenal

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The anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary are regulated by the

• hypothalamus

• thyroid

• pineal gland

• parathyroid gland

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The element necessary for normal thyroid function is

• calcium

• iodine

• iron

• potassium

This hormone builds bones (puts calcium in bones) and lowers blood calcium...

• calcitonin

• parathyroid hormone

• Aldosterone

• thymosin

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Glucagon is secreted by which cells?

• Alpha cells of the pancreas

• Beta cells of the pancreas

• gamma cells of the pancreas

• delta cells of the pancreas

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The hormone aldosterone acts on what organ?

• liver

• brain

• intestines

• kidneys

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which gland makes ADH?

• thymus

• anterior pituitary

• adrenal

• hypothalamus

Which gland makes ACTH (adrenalcorticaltropic hormone)?

• Hypothalamus

• anterior pituitary

• adrenal glands

• thyroid gland

Which gland makes LH (leutenizing hormone)

• hypothalamus

• thyroid

• adrenal

• anterior pituitary

cretinism is characterized by dwarfism, mental deficiency, puffy facial features and dry skin. This is due to a hyposecretion of....

• thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

• Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

• Leutenizing hormone (LH)

• calcitonin