A&P2 EXAM 1 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM EXPECTED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Describe the locations of and the anatomical relationships between the hypothalamus, anterior
pituitary and posterior pituitary glands.
ANSWER
Question 2.
Compare and contrast how the nervous and endocrine systems control body function.
ANSWER
The nervous system can respond *quickly* to stimuli, through the use of *action potentials
and neurotransmitters*. Responses to nervous system stimulation are typically *quick but
short lived*.
The endocrine system responds to stimulation by secreting *hormones* into the circulatory
system that travel to the target tissue. Responds slower, but response can last longer.
, Question 3.
What are the major endocrine glands?
ANSWER
- Pineal
- Pituitary gland.
- Thyroid.
- Parathyroids.
- Thymus
- Adrenal glands.
- Pancreas
- Testes
- Ovaries
Question 4.
Define the term target cell.
ANSWER
any cell that has a specific receptor for a hormone, drug, antibody, etc.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Describe the locations of and the anatomical relationships between the hypothalamus, anterior
pituitary and posterior pituitary glands.
ANSWER
Question 2.
Compare and contrast how the nervous and endocrine systems control body function.
ANSWER
The nervous system can respond *quickly* to stimuli, through the use of *action potentials
and neurotransmitters*. Responses to nervous system stimulation are typically *quick but
short lived*.
The endocrine system responds to stimulation by secreting *hormones* into the circulatory
system that travel to the target tissue. Responds slower, but response can last longer.
, Question 3.
What are the major endocrine glands?
ANSWER
- Pineal
- Pituitary gland.
- Thyroid.
- Parathyroids.
- Thymus
- Adrenal glands.
- Pancreas
- Testes
- Ovaries
Question 4.
Define the term target cell.
ANSWER
any cell that has a specific receptor for a hormone, drug, antibody, etc.
