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WorksheetsEndocrine System Review
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Which is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
Regulation of growth, metabolism, sexual development
Responses to stress and injury
Maintains homeostasis
Sending chemical signals in response to stimuli
Sending electrical signals in response to stimuli
Hormones are made out of all of the following except:
Proteins
Amino Acids
Carbohydrates
Glycoproteins
Cholesterol
Endocrine secretions are sent:
To locations open to the outside world
To locations inside the body, but some distance away
To locations inside the body, but to cells that are next to where it was secreted from
To the cell that sent it
Exocrine secretions are sent:
To locations open to the outside world
To locations inside the body, but some distance away
To locations inside the body, but to cells that are next to where it was secreted from
To the cell that sent it
Autocrine secretions are sent:
To locations open to the outside world
To locations inside the body, but some distance away
To locations inside the body, but to cells that are next to where it was secreted from
To the cell that sent it
Paracrine secretions are sent:
To locations open to the outside world
To locations inside the body, but some distance away
To locations inside the body, but to cells that are next to where it was secreted from
To the cell that sent it
The ideal level for a molecule or compound in the body is known as the:
Set Point
Unmoveable Point
Ideal Point
Goal Point
When the concentration of a substance deviates from the ideal level, then it is returned to that level by a hormone. What kind of feedback is this?
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Neutral Feedback
Changing Feedback
When a signal is received and continues to increase or be amplified, what kind of feedback is this?
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Neutral Feedback
Changing Feedback
Which feedback loop is most common in the body?
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Neutral Feedback
Changing Feedback
Which gland is known as the master gland?
Posterior Pituitary
Anterior Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Pancreas
The master gland is also called the "Vice-President" because what gland controls the master gland?
Posterior Pituitary
Anterior Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Pancreas
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 1 pointing to?
Thyroid
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Pineal Gland
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 2 pointing to?
Thyroid
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Pineal Gland
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 3 pointing to?
Thyroid
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Pineal Gland
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 4 pointing to?
Thyroid
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Pineal Gland
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 5 pointing to?
Adrenal
Pancreas
Thymus
Testes
Ovaries
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 6 pointing to?
Adrenal
Pancreas
Thymus
Testes
Ovaries
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 7 pointing to?
Adrenal
Pancreas
Thymus
Testes
Ovaries
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 8 pointing to?
Adrenal
Pancreas
Thymus
Testes
Ovaries
Consider the attached image. Which gland is number 9 pointing to?
Adrenal
Pancreas
Thymus
Testes
Ovaries
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues are controlled by Growth hormone?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues are controlled by Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues are controlled by Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues are controlled by Prolactin?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues are controlled by Lutzening Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues secretes Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1)?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues secretes Estrogen and Progesterone?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues secretes Milk?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues secretes Thyroid Hormone?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
In the image attached, there are 5 target tissues. Which of the target tissues secretes Cortisol, Aldosterone, and Weak Androgens?
Letter A (Thyroid Gland)
Letter B (Mammary Glands)
Letter E (Testes/Ovaries)
Letter D (Adrenal Cortex)
Letter C (Liver, Fat, Muscle and Bone)
Which of the following is NOT made in the Hypothalamus?
Releasing Hormones
Inhibiting Hormones
Oxytocin
Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)
Insulin
Thyroid Releasing Hormone (TRH) from the Hypothalamus leads to the production and release of what hormone(s) from the anterior pituitary?
Growth Hormone (GH)
Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)
Prolactin
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) from the Hypothalamus leads to the production and release of what hormone(s) from the anterior pituitary?
Growth Hormone (GH)
Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)
Prolactin
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) from the Hypothalamus leads to the production and release of what hormone(s) from the anterior pituitary?
Growth Hormone (GH)
Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)
Prolactin
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) from the Hypothalamus leads to the production and release of what hormone(s) from the anterior pituitary?
Growth Hormone (GH)
Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)
Prolactin
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Dopamine release from the Hypothalamus BLOCKS the production and release of what hormone(s) from the anterior pituitary?
Growth Hormone (GH)
Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)
Prolactin
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
The Anterior Pituitary is governed by what kind of feedback loops?
Negative Feedback Loops
Positive Feedback Loops
Both
Neither
The Posterior Pituitary is governed by what kind of feedback loops?
Negative Feedback Loops
Positive Feedback Loops
Both
Neither
The Posterior Pituitary is also called the neurohypophysis. Why?
Because is not a true gland, but is derived from Neural Tissue (Brain Tissue)
Because it is a true gland and is derived from Oral Mucosa (Mouth)
Because it is a true gland and is derived from neural tissue (Brain Tissue)
Because it is NOT a true gland but is derived from oral mucosa (Mouth)
The Anterior Pituitary is also called the adenohypophysis. Why?
Because is not a true gland, but is derived from Neural Tissue (Brain Tissue)
Because it is a true gland and is derived from Oral Mucosa (Mouth)
Because it is a true gland and is derived from neural tissue (Brain Tissue)
Because it is NOT a true gland but is derived from oral mucosa (Mouth)
Does the posterior pituitary actually make any hormones?
Yes
No
If the posterior pituitary does not make its own hormones, then who makes its hormones?
Anterior Pituitary
Pineal Gland
Hypothalamus
The Posterior Pituitary makes its own hormones
Which hormones are released by the posterior pituitary?
Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)
Growth Hormone (GH)
Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)
Oxytocin
What is the action of oxytocin?
Uterine Contractions during childbirth and bonding with loved ones
Retention of more water in the kidneys to lower plasma solute concentrations and concentrate the urine
Lower Blood Sugar
Raise the basal metabolic rate
What is the action of Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)
Uterine Contractions during childbirth and bonding with loved ones
Retention of more water in the kidneys to lower plasma solute concentrations and concentrate the urine
Lower Blood Sugar
Excretion of more water in the kidneys to make the urine less concentrated
Oxytocin is unique because it is governed by what kind of feedback?
Negative Feedback
Positive Feedback
Inconsistent Feedback
Random Feedback
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary targets which tissue?
Gonads (Testes/Ovaries)
Adrenal Glands
Thymus
Thyroid Glands
Liver, Bone, Fat and Muscle
Growth Hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary targets which tissue?
Gonads (Testes/Ovaries)
Adrenal Glands
Thymus
Thyroid Glands
Liver, Bone, Fat and Muscle
Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary targets which tissue?
Gonads (Testes/Ovaries)
Adrenal Glands
Thymus
Thyroid Glands
Liver, Bone, Fat and Muscle
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary targets which tissue?
Gonads (Testes/Ovaries)
Adrenal Glands
Thymus
Thyroid Glands
Liver, Bone, Fat and Muscle
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary leads to the production of which hormone(s) from the tissues?
Cortisol and Weak Androgens
T3 and T4
Thymosin
Estrogen and Progesterone
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1)
Lutezening Hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary leads to the production of which hormone(s) from the tissues?
Cortisol and Weak Androgens
T3 and T4
Thymosin
Estrogen and Progesterone
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1)
Growth Hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary leads to the production of which hormone(s) from the tissues?
Cortisol and Weak Androgens
T3 and T4
Thymosin
Estrogen and Progesterone
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1)
Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary leads to the production of which hormone(s) from the tissues?
Cortisol and Weak Androgens
T3 and T4
Thymosin
Estrogen and Progesterone
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary leads to the production of what from the tissues?
Cortisol and Weak Androgens
T3 and T4
Sperm in Males and the Release of Eggs in Females
Estrogen and Progesterone
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1)
Prolactin from the anterior pituitary targets which tissue?
Gonads (Testes/Ovaries)
Adrenal Glands
Thymus
Thyroid Glands
Breast/Mammary Glands
Prolactin from the anterior pituitary leads to the production of what from the tissues?
Cortisol and Weak Androgens
T3 and T4
Sperm in Males and the Release of Eggs in Females
Estrogen and Progesterone
Breast Milk
Prolactin is unique because it is governed by what kind of feedback?
No Feedback
Inconsistent Feedback
Negative Feedback
Positive Feedback
The Pineal Gland is crucial in regulating what?
Calcium Regulation
Na+ and water Balance
Sleep/Wake Cycle
Child Birth
The Pineal gland produces which hormone?
Melatonin
Glucagon
Testosterone
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Melatonin comes from which amino acid, which explains why you get sleepy after a big meal?
Tyrosine
Tryptophan
Glutamic Acid
Valine
What is the function of the thymus?
Maturation and development of T-Cells
Releasing Thyroid Hormone
Regulating Blood Sugar
Releasing Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Which hormone is produced and released by the thymus?
T3
T4
Thymosin
Tyrosine
By which age is the thymus non-functional?
5
15
25
65
Which TWO (2) hormones are unique because they also have an immune function?
Cortisol
Glucagon
Thymosin
Thyroid Hormone
Growth Hormone
Which hormones are made in the Thyroid Gland?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroid Releasing Hormone (TRH)
T3 and T4
Calcitonin
All of the following are actions of Thyroid Hormone, except:
Raises basal metabolic rate
Regulates body temperature
Regulates cholesterol levels and glucose usage
Secondary sex charesteristics
Thyroid Hormone is made from which cells of the thyroid?
Follicular Cells
Parafollicular Cells
Calcitonin is made from which cells of the thyroid?
Follicular Cells
Parafollicular Cells
What is the action of Calcitonin?
Raises Calcium Levels
Lowers Calcium Levels
Absorption of more Calcium
Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
All of the following are differences between T3 and T4 except for:
T3 is more active in the tissues than T4
T4 has 4 iodines on it and T3 has three iodines on it
T3 is more common in the Blood than T4
T4 is more common in the Blood than T3
Consider this image of the Thyroid Gland, Which cells are being pointed to by the letter A?
Parafollicular Cells
Endothelial Cells
Follicular Cells
Capsule Cells
Consider this image of the Thyroid Gland, Which cells are being pointed to by the letter B?
Parafollicular Cells
Endothelial Cells
Follicular Cells
Capsule Cells
The Parathyroid Gland releases which hormone?
Parathyroid Hormone
Calcithyroid Hormone
Thyroid Hormone
Calcitonin
What is the action of the parathyroid hormone?
Leaves the Calcium levels unchanged
Lowers Blood Calcium levels
Randomizes Blood Calcium levels
Raises Blood Calcium levels
Which portion of the pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine?
Exocrine Pancreas (Acini)
Autocrine Pancreas
Endocrine Pancreas
Superficial Pancreas
Which portion of the pancreas secretes hormones into the bloodstream?
Exocrine Pancreas (Acini)
Autocrine Pancreas
Endocrine Pancreas
Superficial Pancreas
Letter B is pointing to which of the following?
Blood Vessels
Exocrine Pancreas (Acini)
Pancreatic Medulla
Islet of Langerhans
Letter A is pointing to which of the following?
Blood Vessels
Exocrine Pancreas (Acini)
Pancreatic Medulla
Islet of Langerhans
Which cells in the Islets of Langerhans release Glucagon?
Alpha Cells
Beta Cells
Gamma Cells
Delta Cells
Which cells in the Islets of Langerhans release Somatostatin?
Alpha Cells
Beta Cells
Gamma Cells
Delta Cells
Which cells in the Islets of Langerhans release Insulin?
Alpha Cells
Beta Cells
Gamma Cells
Delta Cells
What is the role of Insulin?
Lowers Blood Na+ Levels
Lowers Blood Glucose Levels
Lowers Blood Calcium Levels
Raises Blood Glucose Levels
What is the role of Glucagon?
Lowers Blood Na+ Levels
Lowers Blood Glucose Levels
Lowers Blood Calcium Levels
Raises Blood Glucose Levels
The Adrenal Gland consists of what two layers?
Adrenal Capsule
Adrenal Medulla
Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Core
Which layer of the Adrenal Gland releases Epinephrine and Norepinepherine for the "Fight or Flight" Response
Adrenal Capsule
Adrenal Medulla
Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Core
Which layer of the Adrenal Cortex produces Cortisol?
Zona Reticularis
Zona Medulla
Zona Glomeruosa
Zona Faciculata
Which layer of the Adrenal Cortex produces Aldosterone?
Zona Reticularis
Zona Medulla
Zona Glomeruosa
Zona Faciculata
Which layer of the Adrenal Cortex produces Weak Androgens?
Zona Reticularis
Zona Medulla
Zona Glomeruosa
Zona Faciculata
Consider the attached image. Which layer is number 2 pointing to?
Adrenal Medulla
Zona Reticularis
Zona Glomerulosa
Zona Fasiculata
Consider the attached image. Which layer is number 3 pointing to?
Adrenal Medulla
Zona Reticularis
Zona Glomerulosa
Zona Fasiculata
Consider the attached image. Which layer is number 4 pointing to?
Adrenal Medulla
Zona Reticularis
Zona Glomerulosa
Zona Fasiculata
Consider the attached image. Which layer is number 5 pointing to?
Adrenal Medulla
Zona Reticularis
Zona Glomerulosa
Zona Fasiculata
A patient presents to her primary care physician with polydipsia (Increased Thirst), Polyuria (Increased urination), dehydration and weight loss. Her blood glucose levels are within normal limits. What condition does she have?
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Inspititus
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH)
Hyperthyroidism
A patient presents to her primary care physician with polydipsia (Increased Thirst), Polyuria (Increased urination), dehydration and weight loss. Her blood glucose levels are within normal limits. What hormone is causing the problem?
ADH levels are too low
ADH levels are too high
Insulin levels are too low
Insulin levels are too high
A patient presents to the Emergency Room with swelling in the face, legs and hands, seizures, confusion and recently trying to fight the nursing staff in the waiting room. What condition does he have?
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Inspititus
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH)
Hyperthyroidism
A patient presents to the Emergency Room with swelling in the face, legs and hands, seizures, confusion and recently trying to fight the nursing staff in the waiting room. What hormone is abnormal?
ADH levels are too low
ADH levels are too high
Insulin levels are too low
Insulin levels are too high
A patient presents to his doctor with fatigue, nausea, a 30-pound weight loss, polydipsia, and polyuria. When checking his Chem-7 panel, his blood Glucose is 325. (Normal is 80-100) What condition does he have?
Cushing's Disease
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypothyroidism
A patient presents to his doctor with fatigue, nausea, a 30-pound weight loss, polydipsia and polyuria. When checking his Chem-7 panel, his blood Glucose is 325. (Normal is 80-100) What hormone is abnormal?
ADH levels are too low
ADH levels are too high
Insulin levels are too low
Insulin levels are too high
High levels of cortisol levels lead to what condition?
Cushing's Disease
Addison's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Low levels of cortisol levels lead to what condition?
Cushing's Disease
Addison's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
A patient presents to his doctor with anxiety, heart palpitations, bulging eyes, feeling hot all the time, and a diffuse goiter. What condition does he have?
Hypothyroidism
Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
Diabetes Mellitus
Epinephrine secreting Tumor (Pheochromocytoma)
A 41 year-old woman presents to her physician with a 20-pound weight gain, complaining of feeling cold even though it is 91 degrees outside, an irregular period, hair loss and symptoms of depression. What condition does she have?
Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
Hypothyroidism
SIADH
Cushing's Disease
Which element is required for thyroid hormone?
Na+
Ca2+
K+
I-
Consider this image. Is this an example of a water-soluble or fat-soluble hormone's mechanism of action?
Water-Soluble
Fat-Soluble
Consider this image. Is this an example of a water-soluble or fat-soluble hormone's mechanism of action?
Water-Soluble
Fat-Soluble
Which of the following would NOT be a water-soluble hormone?
Insulin
Hormones of the Pituitary Gland
Epinephrine/Norepinephrine
Parathyroid Hormone
Testosterone
Which of the following would not be a fat-soluble hormone?
Testosterone
Estrogen
Thyroid Hormone
Aldosterone
Growth Hormone
Water-Soluble hormones carry out their effects over how long of a time period?
Seconds
Minutes-Hours
Hours-Days
Days-Weeks
Fat-Soluble hormones carry out their effects over how long of a time period?
Seconds
Minutes-Hours
Hours-Days
Days-Weeks
