Anat 100 Module 7 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers A+
What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands? - Answer✔Endocrine: secrete
hormones directly into the interstitial fluid surrounding the secretory cells
Exocrine: secrete products into a duct system
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the ______ and releases hormones that _______ -
Answer✔Base of the brain, releases hormones that control all other exocrine glands
The thyroid gland sits ________ and produces thyroid hormones important for ______ -
Answer✔Anterior to the trachea, important for metabolism
The thyroid gland is also involved in _____ homeostasis - Answer✔Calcium
There are how many parathyroid glands? - Answer✔4
Parathyroid glands are involved in ______ homeostasis - Answer✔Calcium
The adrenal glands are also called? - Answer✔suprarenal glands
The adrenal glands have an important role in the production of _______ as well as the
maintenence of ________ - Answer✔Corticosteroids, fluid balance
The pancreas is both an....... - Answer✔endocrine and an exocrine gland
What is the main endocrine function of the pancreas? - Answer✔Control sugar levels in the
blood
What gland is the master gland? - Answer✔Pituitary
What hormones are produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary? - Answer✔1. Thyroid
stimulating hormone
2. Prolactin
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