Endocrine System Review Exam – Study
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gland -CORRECTANSWER An organ that produces and releases hormones either
through ducts or into the bloodstream.
hormone -CORRECTANSWER chemical messengers manufactured by the endocrine
glands: classified as chemicals
endocrine gland -CORRECTANSWER Glands of the endocrine system that release
hormones into the bloodstream
exocrine gland -CORRECTANSWER a gland that secretes its product into a duct, which
ultimately carries the product to the surface of the body or into a body cavity. Example:
sweat glands
islets of Langerhans -CORRECTANSWER groups of pancreatic cells secreting insulin
and glucagon; Found in the pancreas
negative feedback -CORRECTANSWER controls the secretions of hormones based on
level of the hormone
, pituitary gland -CORRECTANSWER endocrine gland at the base of the brain known as
the Master Gland; Divided into anterior and posterior lobes; controlled by the
hypothalamus
growth hormone -CORRECTANSWER hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland
that stimulates growth of bones
prolactin hormone -CORRECTANSWER Stimulates production of breast milk
thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH) -CORRECTANSWER stimulates thyroid gland;
produces thyroxine
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) -CORRECTANSWER From the Anterior Pituitary
gland: Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids
Follicle Stimulating hormone (FSH) -CORRECTANSWER From the Anterior Pituitary
gland; stimulates the production of estrogen in females and sperm in males
Luteinizing hormone -CORRECTANSWER secreted by the pituitary gland to promote
ovulation and testosterone in men
Posterior Pituitary lobe -CORRECTANSWER Secretes Vasopressin - converts to ADH
(antidiuretic hormone) in the
Guide & Practice Questions|| LATEST
UPDATE
gland -CORRECTANSWER An organ that produces and releases hormones either
through ducts or into the bloodstream.
hormone -CORRECTANSWER chemical messengers manufactured by the endocrine
glands: classified as chemicals
endocrine gland -CORRECTANSWER Glands of the endocrine system that release
hormones into the bloodstream
exocrine gland -CORRECTANSWER a gland that secretes its product into a duct, which
ultimately carries the product to the surface of the body or into a body cavity. Example:
sweat glands
islets of Langerhans -CORRECTANSWER groups of pancreatic cells secreting insulin
and glucagon; Found in the pancreas
negative feedback -CORRECTANSWER controls the secretions of hormones based on
level of the hormone
, pituitary gland -CORRECTANSWER endocrine gland at the base of the brain known as
the Master Gland; Divided into anterior and posterior lobes; controlled by the
hypothalamus
growth hormone -CORRECTANSWER hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland
that stimulates growth of bones
prolactin hormone -CORRECTANSWER Stimulates production of breast milk
thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH) -CORRECTANSWER stimulates thyroid gland;
produces thyroxine
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) -CORRECTANSWER From the Anterior Pituitary
gland: Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids
Follicle Stimulating hormone (FSH) -CORRECTANSWER From the Anterior Pituitary
gland; stimulates the production of estrogen in females and sperm in males
Luteinizing hormone -CORRECTANSWER secreted by the pituitary gland to promote
ovulation and testosterone in men
Posterior Pituitary lobe -CORRECTANSWER Secretes Vasopressin - converts to ADH
(antidiuretic hormone) in the
