Endocrine System

What is the pituitary gland?

• the master gland
• helps you go to sleep
• influence metabolic rate
• decrease blood calcium

What is the function of hypothalamus?

• the master gland
• controls all other endocrine glands
• senses the hormone levels in the blood
• helps you go to sleep

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What is the target cell?

• A cell that a hormone is specifically directed towards
• produces a large number of different hormones
• secretes digestive juices including enzymes
• secretes molecular messengers

What is the endocrine system?

• senses the hormone levels in the blood
• controls all other endocrine glands
• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
• decreases bone calcium levels

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Which of the following would NOT be characterized as an endocrine-controlled process?

• puberty

• the feeling of hunger when your sugar levels are low

• the ability to move your hand in response to touching something hot.

• the ability to strengthen your bones

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The lack of which hormone would inhibit skeletal formation?

• adrenaline

• calcitonin

• thyroid stimulating hormone

• parathyroid hormone

What is one similarity in how the endocrine and nervous systems function in maintaining homeostasis?

• Both are fast acting

• Both use chemicals for cell to cell communication

• Both are long lasting

• Both rely on the circulatory system to transport chemical

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Click all that apply. The following are differences in how the endocrine and nervous systems function in maintaining homeostasis.

• The speed in which it acts on the body

• The time it lasts within the body

• One uses a positive feedback loop while the other uses a negative feedback loop to maintain homeostasis.

• One maintains homeostasis while the other doesn't

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The diagram labeled B is what type of gland?

Johanna, a 7-year-old girl, is significantly shorter than normal for her age. Her doctor recommends treatment with a hormone before her growth plates ossify in her long bones. Which hormone is recommended?

• thyroid stimulating hormone

• parathyroid hormone

• growth hormone

• cortisol