ANPH 1001 Chapter 12 The Endocrine
System Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
List the functions of hormones. - Correct answer-
Classify hormones into their major chemical categories. - Correct answer-
Describe how the hypothalamus of the brain controls the endocrine system. -
Correct answer-
Name the endocrine glands and state where they are located. - Correct answer-
List the major hormones and their effects on the body. - Correct answer-
Discuss some of the major diseases of the endocrine system and their causes -
Correct answer-
Acidosis - Correct answer-A condition caused by lowering of blood pH.
Addison's Disease - Correct answer-Condition in which the adrenal cortex fails to
produce enough hormones.
Adrenal Cortex - Correct answer-Outermost part of the adrenal gland.
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, Adrenal Glands/Suprarenal Glands - Correct answer-Small glands found on top of
each kidney; suprarenal glands.
Adrenal Medulla - Correct answer-Inner part of the adrenal gland.
Adrenaline/Epinephrine - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter also called
epinephrine used by the autonomic nervous system; a hormone.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - Correct answer-Stimulates the adrenal
cortex to secrete the hormone cortisol.
Adrenogenital Syndrome - Correct answer-Excessive secretion of androgens
producing male characteristics in females and an early enlarged penis in young
males.
Aldosterone - Correct answer-Hormone that regulates sodium reabsorption and
potassium excretion by the kidneys.
Alpha Cells - Correct answer-Secrete the hormone glucagon.
Androgens - Correct answer-Male sex hormones.
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)/Vasopressin - Correct answer-Maintains the body's
water balance; vasopressin.
Beta Cells - Correct answer-Secrete the hormone insulin, found in the pancreas.
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System Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
List the functions of hormones. - Correct answer-
Classify hormones into their major chemical categories. - Correct answer-
Describe how the hypothalamus of the brain controls the endocrine system. -
Correct answer-
Name the endocrine glands and state where they are located. - Correct answer-
List the major hormones and their effects on the body. - Correct answer-
Discuss some of the major diseases of the endocrine system and their causes -
Correct answer-
Acidosis - Correct answer-A condition caused by lowering of blood pH.
Addison's Disease - Correct answer-Condition in which the adrenal cortex fails to
produce enough hormones.
Adrenal Cortex - Correct answer-Outermost part of the adrenal gland.
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, Adrenal Glands/Suprarenal Glands - Correct answer-Small glands found on top of
each kidney; suprarenal glands.
Adrenal Medulla - Correct answer-Inner part of the adrenal gland.
Adrenaline/Epinephrine - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter also called
epinephrine used by the autonomic nervous system; a hormone.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - Correct answer-Stimulates the adrenal
cortex to secrete the hormone cortisol.
Adrenogenital Syndrome - Correct answer-Excessive secretion of androgens
producing male characteristics in females and an early enlarged penis in young
males.
Aldosterone - Correct answer-Hormone that regulates sodium reabsorption and
potassium excretion by the kidneys.
Alpha Cells - Correct answer-Secrete the hormone glucagon.
Androgens - Correct answer-Male sex hormones.
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)/Vasopressin - Correct answer-Maintains the body's
water balance; vasopressin.
Beta Cells - Correct answer-Secrete the hormone insulin, found in the pancreas.
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