ENDOCRINE SYSTEM REVIEW GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
testosterone - ANSWER-The male sex hormone produced by the testes which
promotes the maturation of the reproductive system accessory structures, and
development of the male secondary sex characteristics.
pineal gland - ANSWER-A small mass of tissue near the center of the brain; it
secretes the hormone melatonin.
melatonin - ANSWER-Hormone secreted by the pineal gland, used to regulate sleep
patterns.
Thymus gland - ANSWER-Gland located near the heart; it aids in the body's defence
against infection by making antibodies
growth hormone - ANSWER-hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that
stimulates growth of bones
luteinizing hormone - ANSWER-A protein hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary
that stimulates ovulation in females and androgen production in males.
Prolactin - ANSWER-Peptide hormone released by anterior pituitary which promotes
lactation.
follicle stimulating hormone - ANSWER-secreted in increasing amounts during
puberty, by the anterior pituitary gland, to stimulate development of reproductive cell
follicles
adrenocorticotropic hormone - ANSWER-A peptide hormone released from the
anterior pituitary, it stimulates the production and secretion of steroid hormones by
the adrenal cortex.
oxytocin - ANSWER-A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released from
the posterior pituitary. It induces contractions of the uterine muscles during labor.
antidiuretic hormone - ANSWER-hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland
which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney
hypothalamus - ANSWER-part of the brain which links the endocine and nervous
system, and controls the pituitary gland.
acromegaly - ANSWER-Hypersecretion of the GH in adults which causes an
overgrowth of bones in the hands, feet, and face
thyroid gland - ANSWER-gland found in neck that regulates rate of metabolism;
produces thyroxine
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
testosterone - ANSWER-The male sex hormone produced by the testes which
promotes the maturation of the reproductive system accessory structures, and
development of the male secondary sex characteristics.
pineal gland - ANSWER-A small mass of tissue near the center of the brain; it
secretes the hormone melatonin.
melatonin - ANSWER-Hormone secreted by the pineal gland, used to regulate sleep
patterns.
Thymus gland - ANSWER-Gland located near the heart; it aids in the body's defence
against infection by making antibodies
growth hormone - ANSWER-hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that
stimulates growth of bones
luteinizing hormone - ANSWER-A protein hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary
that stimulates ovulation in females and androgen production in males.
Prolactin - ANSWER-Peptide hormone released by anterior pituitary which promotes
lactation.
follicle stimulating hormone - ANSWER-secreted in increasing amounts during
puberty, by the anterior pituitary gland, to stimulate development of reproductive cell
follicles
adrenocorticotropic hormone - ANSWER-A peptide hormone released from the
anterior pituitary, it stimulates the production and secretion of steroid hormones by
the adrenal cortex.
oxytocin - ANSWER-A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released from
the posterior pituitary. It induces contractions of the uterine muscles during labor.
antidiuretic hormone - ANSWER-hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland
which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney
hypothalamus - ANSWER-part of the brain which links the endocine and nervous
system, and controls the pituitary gland.
acromegaly - ANSWER-Hypersecretion of the GH in adults which causes an
overgrowth of bones in the hands, feet, and face
thyroid gland - ANSWER-gland found in neck that regulates rate of metabolism;
produces thyroxine
