EXSS 175 Exam 3 Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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EXSS 175 Exam 3 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers


Question: Functions of endocrine system


Ans: 1. Help regulate:


- composition and volume of interstitial fluid


-metabolism and energy balance


-smooth and cardiac muscle contractions


-glandular secretions


-some immune system activities


2. Control growth and development


3. Contribute to reproductive processes


4. Help establish circadian rhythms


Question: Nervous vs. Endocrine System

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Ans: Nervous


- nerve impulses


- muscles, glands, other neurons


- milliseconds


- generally briefer


- sensory input




Endocrine


- hormones


- virtually all body cells


- seconds - hours - days


- generally longer


- Ca2+, glucose, hormones, others


Question: Types of Endocrine Glands


Ans: pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal


Question: Pituitary Glands

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Ans: Anterior and Posterior Pituitary


Question: Anterior Pituitary


Ans: 7 hormones


Question: Posterior Pituitary


Ans: Oxytocin and Antidiuretic hormone


Question: Thyroid Gland


Ans: - Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)


- Calcitonin


Question: Parathyroid Gland


Ans: parathyroid hormone


Question: Adrenal Gland


Ans: - steroid hormones


- Catecholamines


Question: Pineal Glands