BSC Module 10 Lab Worksheet:Endocrine System

Part 01 Procedure: Endocrine Gland Location 1. Identify the location of the major endocrine glands in the diagram below: Answers: A) Pineal B) Hypothalamus C) Pituitary D) Parathyroid E) Thyroid F) Thymus G) Pancreas H) Adrenal I) Ovaries J) Testes This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :19:02 GMT -06:00 Part 02 Procedure: Endocrine Hormonal Secretion 1. Please record your answers below: 2. A) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) B) Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) C) Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) D) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) E) Oxytocin F) Prolactin G) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) H) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) I) Luteinizing hormone (LH) J) Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) K) Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) L) Calcitonin M) Estrogen N) Progesterone O) Testosterone P) Glucocorticoids Q) Gonadocorticoids (androgens) R) Mineralcorticoids S) Epinephrine (adrenaline) T) Norepinephrine (noradrenaline) U) Melatonin V) Parathyroid hormone W) Insulin X)Glucagon Part 03 Procedure A) Which hormone will assist the body in lowering blood sugar levels? Insulin B) Which gland synthesizes a hormone that helps regulate the sleep cycle? Pineal C) Which hormone leads to water conservation (reabsorption) in the kidneys and is produced by the hypothalamus? Antidiuretic Hormone D) Which hormone lowers blood calcium levels by decreasing absorption of calcium and stimulates osteoblast activity in bone tissue? Calcitonin E) Which hormone(s) has/have potent anti-inflammatory effects, decreases the immune system function and is largely secreted during times of stress? Cortisol This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :19:02 GMT -06:00