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Bio 245 Klesath NCSU Exam 1 Endocrine
Hormones Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Functions of the Endocrine System
Ans: 1. Regulate development, growth, and metabolism
2. Maintain homeostasis of blood
3. Control digestive processes
4. Control reproductive activities
Major endocrine glands
Ans: 1. Pituitary
2. Pineal
3. Thyroid
4. Adrenal
Organs and tissues of endocrine system
Ans: 1. Hypothalamus
2. Skin
3. Heart
4. Liver
5. Stomach
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6. Pancreas
7. Small intestine
8. Adipose connective tissue
9. Kidney
10. Gonads (testes and ovaries)
Anterior pituitary's hormones
Ans: 1. Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH): stimulates thyroid
to release thyroid hormone (TH)
2. Prolactin (PRL)- regulates mammary gland growth and breast
milk production in females; may increase testosterone
secretion in males
3. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)- development of oocyte
and ovarian follicle within ovaries, controls development of
sperm in testes
4. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)- induces ovulation of secondary
oocyte from ovarian follicle
5. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)- Stimulates adrenal
cortex to release cortisol
6. Growth Hormone (GH)- release insulin like growth factors
(IGFs) from liver, GH and IGFs function synergistically inducing
growth
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
Bio 245 Klesath NCSU Exam 1 Endocrine
Hormones Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Functions of the Endocrine System
Ans: 1. Regulate development, growth, and metabolism
2. Maintain homeostasis of blood
3. Control digestive processes
4. Control reproductive activities
Major endocrine glands
Ans: 1. Pituitary
2. Pineal
3. Thyroid
4. Adrenal
Organs and tissues of endocrine system
Ans: 1. Hypothalamus
2. Skin
3. Heart
4. Liver
5. Stomach
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6. Pancreas
7. Small intestine
8. Adipose connective tissue
9. Kidney
10. Gonads (testes and ovaries)
Anterior pituitary's hormones
Ans: 1. Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH): stimulates thyroid
to release thyroid hormone (TH)
2. Prolactin (PRL)- regulates mammary gland growth and breast
milk production in females; may increase testosterone
secretion in males
3. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)- development of oocyte
and ovarian follicle within ovaries, controls development of
sperm in testes
4. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)- induces ovulation of secondary
oocyte from ovarian follicle
5. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)- Stimulates adrenal
cortex to release cortisol
6. Growth Hormone (GH)- release insulin like growth factors
(IGFs) from liver, GH and IGFs function synergistically inducing
growth
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