EXSC 224 - LAB MIDTERM 2 (ENDOCRINE SYSTEM + CASE STUDIES) 100+ (Latest Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions

EXSC 224 - LAB MIDTERM 2
(ENDOCRINE SYSTEM + CASE STUDIES)
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key
100+
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Question 1
Endocrine system is made up of _______
Correct Answer
glands which regulate body functions


Question 2
Body functions that endocrine system regulates:
Correct Answer
-reaction to environment
-level of substances in blood
-metabolism + growth
-immune response
-sexual development + function


Question 3
what does the endocrine system do?
Correct Answer
releases hormones which dissolve into blood plasma and bind to target receptors on target cells


Question 4
Cells function is altered and activity of tissue changes (T/F)
Correct Answer
TRUE

,Question 5
Primary endocrine organs
Correct Answer
-hypothalamus
-pituitary gland
-pineal gland
-thyroid gland
-parathyroid glands
-adrenal glands
-pancreas


Question 6
Secondary endocrine organs
Correct Answer
-gonads
-kidneys
-heart
-thymus


Question 7
Hormone Action
Correct Answer
hormones travel through the bloodstream and bind to specific receptors on target cells


Question 8
Cellular response is mediated by _______________
Correct Answer
RECEPTORS
*can be membrane bound or intracellular


Question 9
Hypophyseal Portal System




Correct Answer



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, Question 10
Hormones from pituitary
Correct Answer
-ADH
-oxytocin
-ACTH
-TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
-hGH (human growth hormone)
-PRL (prolactin)
-FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
-LH (luteinizing hormone)


Question 11
Anterior pituitary hormones created by _________
Correct Answer
-basophils (tropic hormones)
-acidophils (non-tropic)


Question 12
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is stimulated by
Correct Answer
thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) produced by the hypothalamus


Question 13
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) targets:
Correct Answer
thyroid gland


Question 14
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) effects:
Correct Answer
Stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)


Question 15
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is stimulated by:
Correct Answer
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GRH) produced by the hypothalamus


Question 16
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) targets:

Correct Answer
ovaries & testes (gonads)


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