Endocrine System

Question 1

Functions of the endocrine system

Answer 1

regulate growth and development, regulates chemical balance by production of hormone

Question 2

what is a hormone?

Answer 2

chemicals secreted into the blood to have an effect on a target tissue, produced by endocrine glands

Question 3

How does a hormone work?

Answer 3

Hormones are like chemical messengers. They carry a message of change or effect, heading to a target.

Question 4

What is the difference between an endocrine and exocrine gland?

Answer 4

Endocrine is secreting into the bloodstream, while exocrine secrete into a duct.

Question 5

Where is the Growth Hormone secreted from?

Answer 5

Pituitary

Question 6

Where is the ACTH Hormone secreted from?

Answer 6

Pituitary

Question 7

Where is the TSH Hormone secreted from?

Answer 7

pituitary

Question 8

Where is the oxytocin Hormone secreted from?

Answer 8

pituitary

Question 9

Where is the Thyroxine Hormone secreted from?

Answer 9

Thyroid gland

Question 10

Where is the Insulin Hormone secreted from?

Answer 10

Pancreas(pancreatic islets)

Question 11

Where is the Cortisol Hormone secreted from?

Answer 11

adrenal glands

Question 12

Where is the Adrenaline (epinephrine) Hormone secreted from?

Answer 12

adrenal glands (adrenal medulla)

Question 13

Where is the estrogen Hormone secreted from?

Answer 13

ovaries

Question 14

Where is the prgesterone Hormone secreted from?

Answer 14

ovaries

Question 15

Where is the testosterone Hormone secreted from?

Answer 15

testicles and adrenal cortex

Question 16

What is the Growth Hormones function?

Answer 16

regulates growth

Question 17

What is the ACTH Hormones function?

Answer 17

stimulates the growth of the adrenal cortex

Question 18

What is the TSH Hormones function?

Answer 18

Stimulates the secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland

Question 19

What is the oxytocin Hormones function?

Answer 19

stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth, flow of milk

Question 20

What is the thyroxine Hormones function?

Answer 20

regulates the rate of metabolism

Question 21

What is the insulin Hormones function?

Answer 21

secreted in response to high levels of glucose, allows glucose to enter cells to be used as energy

Question 22

What is the cortisol Hormones function?

Answer 22

bodys main stress hormone. regulates metabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins, increases glucose in bloodstream.

Question 23

What is the adrenaline Hormones function?

Answer 23

helps the body with short term stress

Question 24

What is the estrogen Hormones function?

Answer 24

important in development of female secondary sex characteristics

Question 25

What is the progesterone Hormones function?

Answer 25

prepare the endometium for the potential of pregnancy, lining to thicken and accept fertilized egg

Question 26

What is the testosterone Hormones function?

Answer 26

stimulate the development of male secondary sex characteristics

Question 27

diabetes mellitus type 1 definition

Answer 27

insulin deficiency caused by destruction of pancreatic islet cells(not enough insulin)

Question 28

diabetes mellitus type one sign/symptom

Answer 28

excessive thirst and hunger as well as urination, weight loss, blurred vision, extreme fatigue, slow healing

Question 29

diabetes mellitus type 2 definition

Answer 29

insulin resistance disorder (insulin is being produced but the body isn't using it effectively)

Question 30

diabetes mellitus type 2 sign/symptom

Answer 30

recurring infections, irritability, tingling sensation in appendages

Question 31

hypothyroidism definition

Answer 31

deficiency in thyroid secretion

Question 32

hypothyroidism sign/symptom

Answer 32

fatigue, depression, sensitive to cold, decreased metabolic rate

Question 33

hyperthyroidism definition

Answer 33

overproduction of thyroid hormones

Question 34

hyperthyroidism sign/symptom

Answer 34

increased metabolic rate, sweat, nervous, weight loss

Question 35

dwarfism definition

Answer 35

short stature caused by deficiency in growth hormone secretion

Question 36

gigantism defined

Answer 36

abnormal growth of entire body caused by an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood

Question 37

-megaly

Answer 37

enlargemnt

Question 38

dextr/o

Answer 38

right side

Question 39

sinistr/o

Answer 39

left side

Question 40

ex-

Answer 40

out of, outside, away from

Question 41

endo-

Answer 41

inside

Question 42

exo-

Answer 42

outside

Question 43

acr/o

Answer 43

extremities

Question 44

-dipsia

Answer 44

thirst

Question 45

glyc/o

Answer 45

glucose, sugar

Question 46

gluc/o

Answer 46

glucose, sugar