endocrine review

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

• hypothalamus

• thyroid

• pineal gland

• parathyroid gland

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

• calcitonin

• parathyroid hormone

• Aldosterone

• thymosin

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

Which gland makes ADH?

• thymus

• anterior pituitary

• adrenal

• hypothalamus

Which two structures are responsible for regulating the calcium levels within the blood?

• parathyroid and thyroid

• parathyroid and thymus

• adrenal glands and thyroid

• pancreas and thyroid

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

Which gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone?

• Anterior Pituitary

• Posterior Pituitary

What is the function of melatonin?

• Reduces calcium levels in blood

• Controls sleep and wake cycles

• Regulates metabolisms, body heat, oxygen usage, and blood pressure

• Stiumates melanocytes to produce melanin

Glucocorticoids are secreted from what gland? What is it's the function?

• Adrenal; regulates fight or flight responses in emergencies

• Adrenal; regulates ion levels for quick energy

• Pituitary; simulates adrenal glands

• Hypothalamus; allows for regulation of body temp, hunger, thirst and sleep pattersy