HPHY 325 Lab Exam 1 2024 with 100% correct answers

Define hormone. - correct answer A chemical messenger that enters the blood for transport throughout the body A ductless gland that empties its hormones into the extracellular fluid - correct answer Endocrine The pituitary gland, also known as the _______, is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone - correct answer Hypophysis The anterior pituitary gland is also known as the "master endocrine gland" because it controls the activity of many other glands (T/F) - correct answer True The _________ gland is composed of two lobes and is located in the throat, just inferior to the larynx. - correct answer Thyroid The pancreas produces two hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. Name the hormone that increases blood glucose levels. - correct answer Glucagon The gonads are considered to be both exocrine and endocrine glands (T/F) - correct answer true This gland is rather large in an infant, begins to atrophy at puberty, and is relatively inconspicuous by old age. It produces hormones that direct the maturation of T cells. - correct answer Thymus gland ___________ form the endocrine portion of the pancreas. - correct answer Pancreatic islets The outer cortex of the adrenal gland is divided into three areas. Which one produces aldosterone? - correct answer Zona glomerulosa