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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.
Letter J is pointing to
Ovaries
Pineal Gland
Adrenal
Testes
The gland labeled 4 in the diagram is?
the thymus gland
the thyroid gland
the parathyroid glands
the adrenal glands
The process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Homeostasis
Targeted Cells
What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?
Thyroids
Adrenal glands
Testes
Parathyroids
What structure is this?
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Adrenal glands
When you get cut, your skin cells release hormones that signal platelets to come and stop the bleeding. Platelets then release more hormones that signal even more platelets to help stop bleeding. The hormone signals continue until the cut is closed. This is an example of what type of feedback?
Positive Feedback Response
Negative Feedback Loop
Cells that have receptors for a particular hormone.
gland cells
neurons
hormones
target cells
This structure releases what hormones?
insulin and glucagon
calcitonin and estrogen
Parathyroid hormone and antidiuretic hormone
epinephrine and testosterone
The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood.
True
False
Controls long term changes such as growth
limbic system
endocrine system
nervous system
temporal lobe
What is the function of the endocrine system?
to filter and eliminate the waste from the blood
to secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate body activities
to provide structure and support for the body
to defend the body against pathogens
When you eat a burger , your body produces insulin to control blood sugar . What type of feedback is that
Positive feedback
Negative Feedback
None
Both
Body's central command organ
Brain
Spinal Cord
Stomach
Heart
Allows your brain to communicate with the rest of your body
Heart
Brain
Blood Vessels
Spinal Cord
________________ gather info from around your body and send this info to the brain
Sensory Neurons
Motor Neurons
The Brain
The Spinal Cord
What are glands?
Organs that make and excrete waste
Organs that make and release secretions
Organs that make and release white blood cells
Organs that make and excrete carbon dioxide
Hormones travel through the blood and encounter many cells. How do they affect ONLY target cells?
Target cells have receptors that match up with the hormone
Target cells send out signals that attach to hormones and draw them to the cell
Target cells have cell membranes with a different composition
Magic!
Choose levels of organization in the correct order from smallest to largest.
organ system, tissue, organ, cells
cells, organs, tissues, organ systems
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
organ systems, organs, tissues, cells
What are the two parts of the nervous system?
Central nervous system
Brain
Senses
Peripheral nervous system
Hormones are
email messages
chemical messages
voicemail messages
chemical markers
What organs in the nervous system pass along messages?
neurons
brain tissue
cords
wires
Which does the brain NOT do?
store and retrieve memories
process information
collect sound waves
control involuntary activites
Which is NOT a sense organ?
ears
fingers
tongue
hair
What is the endocrine systems function?
control bodily functions
secrete hormones
get rid of waste
control the brain
Which are glands?
Thyroid
Thymus
Throat
Adrenal
The excretory system's functions are
help the brain
control bodily functions
get rid of waste
regulate water in the body
Which are nerves in the body?
motor nerve
sensory nerve
vibration nerve
cereberum
The cerebrum part of your brain controls_____.
balance
posture
five senses
involuntary actions
The cerebellum part of your brain controls_______.
balance
posture
the five senses
involuntary actions
The brain stem controls_______.
balance
posture
the five senses
involuntary actions
The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood.
True
False
What is the function of the endocrine system?
to filter and eliminate the waste from the blood
to secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate body activities
to provide structure and support for the body
to defend the body against pathogens
When you eat a burger , your body produces insulin to control blood sugar . What type of feedback is that
Positive feedback
Negative Feedback
None
Both
Body's central command organ
Brain
Spinal Cord
Stomach
Heart
Hormones travel through the blood and encounter many cells. How do they affect ONLY target cells?
Target cells have receptors that match up with the hormone
Target cells send out signals that attach to hormones and draw them to the cell
Target cells have cell membranes with a different composition
Magic!
What is endocrinology?
Study of organs that receive hormones
Study of organs that secrete (release) hormones
A person who studies organs that receive hormones
A person who studies organs that secrete hormones
Insulin is a hormone produced by the ___________________.
liver
bladder
pancreas
heart
Which gland is responsible for regulating weight?
1
2
3
none of the above
What is normal body temperature?
97-99 F
95-98 F
98-101 F
90-95 F
If you had the flu you, what pathogen has attacked your body?
bacteria
parasites
fungus
virus
A chemical that is produced in one location of the body and used in a different part of the body is a/an ____________
atom
hormone
blood cell
toxin
In a (a) loop, when a change in a variable is detected, the change is amplified.
In a (a) loop, when a change in a variable is detected, the change is reversed.
If your blood glucose is too high and your body reverses it, this is ______.
positive feedback
negative feedback
neutral feedback
regular feedback
Contractions are an example of __________ because they are an increase in a variable.
negative feedback
positive feedback
life
no change
(a) is a state of internal balance in the body.
When it starts to get dark, your brain releases ____, which makes you tired.
Oxytocin
Melatonin
Testosterone
Estrogen
When you get hugs from someone you love, you release ______.
Thyroxine
Luteinizing Hormone
Oxytocin
Insulin
The (a) System is repsonsible for causing quick changes in the body.
The (a) System is responsible for causing longer acting changes in the body.
True or False: The Endocrine System is made up of glands and organs that produce hormones that cause changes in the body.
True
False
If you need more Calcium in your blood, (a) will be released.
________ will increase a person's metabolic rate.
Thymosin
Thyroxine
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Testosterone
What is endocrinology?
Study of organs that receive hormones
Study of organs that secrete (release) hormones
A person who studies organs that receive hormones
A person who studies organs that secrete hormones
Adrenomegaly?
Enlarged adrenals
Small adrenals
No adrenals
Too many adrenals
Thryomegaly?
Enlarged thymus
Small thymus
Enlarged thyroid
Small thyroid
Adrenalitis
Inflammation of the adrenal glands
Abnormal condition of the adrenal glands
Inflammation of adrenaline hormone
Abnormal condition of adrenaline hormone
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyr/o
Toxic/o
-osis
Abnormal condition caused by toxins in the thymus
Abnormal condition caused by toxins in the tongue
Abnormal condition caused by toxins in the thyroid
Abnormal condition caused by toxins in the thumbs
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypo-
Parathyroid/o
-ism
Lowered amount of thyroid function
Higher amount of thyroid function
Lowered amount of parathyroid function
Higher amount of parathyroid function
Hypercalcemia
Too much potassium in the blood
Not enough potassium in the blood
Too much calcium in the blood
Not enough calcium in the blood
Hypokalemia
Too much potassium in the blood
Not enough potassium in the blood
Too much calcium in the blood
Not enough calcium in the blood
Hypernatremia
Hyper-
natr/o
-emia = blood condition
Not enough magnesium in the blood
Too much magnesium in the blood
Not enough sodium in the blood
Too much sodium in the blood
Polydipsia
poly-
-dipsia
Excessive hunger
Not hungry
Excessive thirst
Not thirsty
Fasting Blood sugar between 100-125?
within normal range for adults
Pre-diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Type 2 DM
The hormone insulin is made here......
ovaries
pancreas
thyroid gland
pituitary gland
The main source of fuel for our cells?
fats
proteins
vitamins
glucose
Who/what helps glucose get into the cells?
thyroid hormone
small intestine
insulin
bloodstream
Pancreas does not make any insulin
T1DM
T2DM
T3DM
T4DM
Medication for treating Type 1 Diabetics?
oral glucose
oral insulin
insulin injections
nasal insulin
Tired, constipated, cold, weight gain
hypothyroidism
hypoglycemia
hyperthyroidism
hyperglycemia
Exophalmos (bulging eyes) associated with?
Type 2 DM
Hypothyroidism
Type 1 DM
Hyperthyroidism
Fruity smelling breath?
Just ate fruit
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
Just swallowed breath mint
Frequency of foot care for diabetic residents?
3x /week
2x/week
1x/week
daily
Performing foot care? Water temperature rule?
no greater than 110 degrees F
no greater than 105 degrees F
no greater than 100 degrees F
no greater than 95 degrees F
What NOT to do during Foot care?
wash between toes
apply lotion between toes
apply lotion to bottom of foot
apply lotion to top of foot
Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?
responding to information
making blood cells
receiving information on the environment
maintaining homeostasis
A cell that carries information through the nervous system is called a
nerve impulse
nerve
neuron
endocrine gland
This is the thinking part of the brain that interprets movements and senses
cerebrum
cerebellum
thalamus
hypothalamus
This coordinates movements and balance
cerebrum
cerebellum
thalamus
hypothalamus
When the amount of a particular hormone in the blood reaches a certain level, the endocrine system sends signals that stop the release of that hormone in a process called__________________.
target feedback
endocrine feedback
positive feedback
negative feedback
If you are having trouble with your BALANCE and COORDINATION, which part of your brain should be checked?
cerebrum
cerebellum
brain stem
spinal cord
The CENTRAL nervous system is made up of which two organs?
Brain and Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves
Peripheral Nerves and Heart
Heart and Lungs
Which color is the CEREBRUM?
PINK
PURPLE
YELLOW
Which color is the CEREBELLUM?
PINK
PURPLE
YELLOW
Which color is the BRAIN STEM?
PINK
PURPLE
YELLOW
Type of feedback where higher levels of a hormone turn on the production for more of that hormone
Positive
Negative
How do hormones travel through the body?
Through the food we eat
Through injects
through our blood
Thyroid Gland does what
make chicken juice
regulate metabolism
help breakdown sugar
Thymus does what
used to make sex cells
is an herb like thyme
helps with immune system
Pineal gland
Chemical substances produced and secreted by the endocrine glands.
releases melatonin and regulates sleep
Pineapple flavor, please
Adrenal glands
release adrenaline into the body
Regulates blood pressure
makes insulin
Endocrine System
a chemical factory for our bodies
a good sound system
a system made up of 10 glands inside the body
Pancreas does what
regulates our body
produces insulin and hormones
makes pancakes in our dreams
What are the ovaries?
Easter eggs
egg from a chicken
Sex glands in the female.
What are the Testes?
two small glands that make go juice
a gang of tests
Sex glands in the males.
What are hormones?
things that make teenagers moody
Chemical that help the body adjust to change.
chicken juices
What is the Pituitary glands?
controls the brain
a gland in the pits
Often called the "master gland" of the body
How many glands are part of the Endocrine system?
100
1
10
5
Hormone
circulate in the bloodstream and control the actions of certain cells or organs
gland that makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and digestive juices, and releases them through a duct or opening to a body surface
tissue that makes and releases hormones that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organ
the control of hormone release in response to changes in extracellular fluids such as blood or the ion concentration in the blood
Exocrine
circulate in the bloodstream and control the actions of certain cells or organs
gland that makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and digestive juices, and releases them through a duct or opening to a body surface
tissue that makes and releases hormones that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organ
the control of hormone release in response to changes in extracellular fluids such as blood or the ion concentration in the blood
Endocrine
circulate in the bloodstream and control the actions of certain cells or organs
gland that makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and digestive juices, and releases them through a duct or opening to a body surface
tissue that makes and releases hormones that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organ
the control of hormone release in response to changes in extracellular fluids such as blood or the ion concentration in the blood
Humoral Stimuli
circulate in the bloodstream and control the actions of certain cells or organs
gland that makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and digestive juices, and releases them through a duct or opening to a body surface
tissue that makes and releases hormones that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organ
the control of hormone release in response to changes in extracellular fluids such as blood or the ion concentration in the blood
Neural Stimuli
a hormone that is released by the glands of the endocrine system
the release of a hormone in response to another hormone
the situation in which a hormone cannot exert its full effects without the presence of another hormone
when two or more hormones combine to produce effects greater than the sum of their individual effects
a pair of hormones that have the opposite effects
Hormonal Stimuli
a hormone that is released by the glands of the endocrine system
the release of a hormone in response to another hormone
the situation in which a hormone cannot exert its full effects without the presence of another hormone
when two or more hormones combine to produce effects greater than the sum of their individual effects
a pair of hormones that have the opposite effects
Permissiveness
a hormone that is released by the glands of the endocrine system
the release of a hormone in response to another hormone
the situation in which a hormone cannot exert its full effects without the presence of another hormone
when two or more hormones combine to produce effects greater than the sum of their individual effects
a pair of hormones that have the opposite effects
Synergism
a hormone that is released by the glands of the endocrine system
the release of a hormone in response to another hormone
the situation in which a hormone cannot exert its full effects without the presence of another hormone
when two or more hormones combine to produce effects greater than the sum of their individual effects
a pair of hormones that have the opposite effects
Antagonism
a hormone that is released by the glands of the endocrine system
the release of a hormone in response to another hormone
the situation in which a hormone cannot exert its full effects without the presence of another hormone
when two or more hormones combine to produce effects greater than the sum of their individual effects
a pair of hormones that have the opposite effects
The _________________ gland(s) sit on top of the kidneys, protect us from stress and produce cortisol (adrenaline).
thyroid
pituitary
parathyroid
adrenal
The ____________________ gland(s) are found behind the thyroid and control the calcium in the blood and bones.
testes
ovaries
adrenal
parathyroid
The ____________________ gland(s) is found in the neck and controls the rate of energy needed (metabolism), shaped like a butterfly.
pituitary
parathyroid
thyroid
adrenal
Too much human growth hormone in children causes ______________________.
dwarfism
goiter
gigantism
tall syndrome
Too little human growth hormone in children causes _____________________.
dwarfism
acromegaly
gigantism
short syndrome
The __________________gland(s) is found under the brain and produces eight very important hormones - called the BOSS gland.
thyroid
parathyroid
adrenal
pituitary
The testes produce ___________________.
estrogen
lactating hormone
progesterone
testosterone
__________________________ keeps bones strong and creates female characteristics.
androgen
testosterone
estrogen
progesterone
Feedback loops are special processes in the endocrine system that tell the body when to start and stop making _____________.
glands
energy
hormones
blood cells
_____________________ are the chemicals that act as messengers in the endocrine system of the body.
glands
hormones
platelets
plasma
Regulation of body processes is the function of the __________________________ system.
nervous
lymphatic
endocrine
digestive
__________________________ are specialized groups of cells that produce hormones and release them into the blood stream.
tissues
neurons
nephrons
glands
Testosterone is primarily found in _______________________.
males
females
both
Estrogen is primarily found in __________________.
males
females
both
What organ makes insulin to regulate blood sugar?
thyroid
pancreas
glands
pineal
The endocrine system works to maintain stable internal conditions (balance).
Hormones
Homeostasis
Hypothyroidism
Hidrosis
Cells in the body that contain receptors that match certain hormones.
Target Cells
Receptors
Glands
Thymus
These two systems control functions, including movement, communication, and growth, by working with other systems in the body and help maintain homeostasis
Control and Coordination
Nervous system and Mechanical system
Nervous system and Endocrine system
Nerves and spinal system
_____________ is a group of organs and specialized cells that detect, process, and respond to information.
The nerve system
The Nervous system
Endocrine system
The brain
Nerve cells, or ________________, are the basic units of the nervous system.
cells
neurons
peripherals
muscles
The nervous system includes...
the table, the food, and the fridge
the brain, the one cord, and the body
the brain, the spinal cord, and the spine
the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves
The nerves outside the brain and the spinal cord make up the _________________.
peripheral nervous system
perennial nervous system
superstitious nervous system
magnificent nervous system
What are the type of functions that do not require you to think about them?
Homeostasis
Voluntary
Involuntary
Automatic
Tasks such as reading, talking, and walking are ______________
Voluntary
Unnecessary
Functions
Involuntary
Automatic movements in response to a signal are called ______________.
deflectors
reflexes
reflectors
t-rex's
Humans detect their external environment with how many senses?
5
6
7
117
Which of the following are the senses that humans detect in their external environment?
Vision, hearing, smelling, touching, and winning
Hearing, smelling, stinking, hungry, and tasting
Hearing, vision, smell, touch, food
Vision, hearing, smell, touch, and taste
Chemical signals released by the organs of the endocrine system are called _______________.
Hormones
Reflexes
Nerve messages
Parathyroid
Which organ systems response happens more quickly?
(a)
Which organ systems response usually lasts longer?
(a)
Communication through gap junctions.
Endocrine Communication
Direct Communication
Paracrine Communication
Autocrine Communication
Communication through extracellular fluids back to original cell.
Endocrine Communication
Direct Communication
Paracrine Communication
Autocrine Communication
Communication through extracellular fluids to nearby cells.
Endocrine Communication
Direct Communication
Paracrine Communication
Autocrine Communication
Communication through bloodstream to distant cells.
Endocrine Communication
Direct Communication
Paracrine Communication
Autocrine Communication
What is a difference between Nervous & Endocrine System regulation?
rely on release of chemicals that bind receptors on target cells
length of time of action
negative feedback mechanisms
homeostasis
Structural Class of Hormones that are smallest in size.
Lipid Derivatives
Peptide Hormones
Amino Acid Derivatives
Carbohydrate Derivatives
Which is NOT an amino acid derivative?
TSH
Thyroxine
Melatonin
Dopamine
Which is a Tryptophan derivative?
Thyroxine
Dopamine
Melatonin
Epinephrine
Peptide hormones that are 200 amino acids long + carbohydrate side chain
Eicosanoids
Glycoproteins
Short Polypeptides
Small Proteins
Which is a short polypeptide?
TSH
FSH
ADH
PRL
Which is NOT a steroid hormone?
calcitrol
cholesterol
prostaglandin
testosterone
Most freely circulating hormones remain active from ____ minutes to ____ hour(s).
1, 10
2, 1
20, 20
60, 200
Which hormones remain functional for several weeks?
Thyroid Hormones
Steroid Hormones
Both
Neither
Which is NOT a reason for Inactivation of a hormone?
Binds to receptor on target cell.
Broken down by kidney or liver.
Broken down when in contact with red blood cells.
Broken down by enzymes in blood.
Which is NOT a mechanism of action for Hormones?
Alter Genetic Activity
Alter the rate of Protein Synthesis
Change Membrane Permeability
Stops Mitotic activity
Non-lipid hormones require a link with a _______ in the plasma membrane and a ___________________ is released in to cell for action.
C protein, second messenger
G protein, water molecule
C protein, water molecule
G protein, second messenger
Which is NOT a common Second Messenger?
cAMP
cGMP
Ca+
Cl-
Thousands of second receptors release per 1 hormone attached to G protein in plasma membrane is called:
duplication
receptor cascade
amplification
hydration
Several types of second receptors release per 1 hormone attached to G protein in plasma membrane is called:
duplication
receptor cascade
amplification
hydration
