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35 Cards in this Set
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The ________ secretes hormones that are released into the bloodstream to effect target cells.
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endocrine system
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______ glands that secrete products directly into the bloodstream without ducts and _____ glands possess ducts and secrete their products into their ducts.
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Endocrine, exocrine
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the following hormones is/are not secreted by the anterior pituitary?
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oxytocin
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The gonadotropic hormones (FSH and LH) are produced by the:
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anterior pituitary
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T3, T4, and calcitonin are produced by the _____.
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thyroid glands
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The posterior pituitary gland produces
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ADH and oxytocin
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine are produced by the:
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adrenal medulla
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Insulin and glucagon are secreted by the ____________.
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pancreas
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Steroid hormones are derived from ________.
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cholesterol
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What influenced Julie's Siamese cat to produce milk when she had kittens?
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oxytocin being released from the hypothalamus and stimulating the release of milk.
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Mike was exhibiting excessive urine production or polyuria. This is a symptom of diabetes insipidus and is related to the inability of the posterior pituitary to produce the proper amount of _________.
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antidiuretic hormone
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The hormone TSH produced by the anterior pituitary serves to:
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stimulate the thyroid gland
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Nathan was below the growth curve and was not able to produce the necessary amount of growth hormone. He was diagnosed with ______.
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pituitary dwarfism
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The hypothalamus regulates the anterior pituitary via
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releasing hormones
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The hypothalamic-releasing hormones directly control the:
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anterior pituitary
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Which of the following structures is not stimulated by the anterior pituitary?
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adrenal medulla
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The ________ gland is the largest endocrine gland located in the neck region and attached to the trachea below the larynx.
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thyroid
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The thyroid gland releases the hormones _____________.
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thyroxine
triiodothyronine calcitonin |
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In some inland regions where seafood is not plentiful, people may suffer from an iodine deficiency known as ____
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goiter
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Janet's eyes bulged, she became hyperactive and nervous, and could not sleep. She was diagnosed with ____________.
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hyperthyroidism
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he release of parathyroid hormone triggers:
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an increase in blood calcium
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The adrenal glands sit atop the ____________.
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kidneys
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___________ serve/serves to regulate salt/water balance and _________ serve/serves to regulate glucose levels.
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Mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids
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President John Kennedy exhibited a bronzing of the skin, weight loss, and dehydration. He was diagnosed with _____.
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Addison disease
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Tim's little brother exhibited symptoms of obesity, a "moon" face, muscle weakness, and loss of bone mass. He was soon diagnosed with ____.
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Cushing syndrome
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In an emergency situation where the rate of heartbeat decreases, a doctor would most likely administer an injection of:
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epinephrine
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The primary target organ of aldosterone is ______ where it regulates sodium and potassium balance.
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the kidneys
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Which statement is not true about the renin-angiotensin/aldosterone system?
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renin converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
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the patient was diagnosed with ___________ because his pancreas would not produce insulin.
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type I diabetes
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In ____________ the cells of the body especially those of the liver and muscles fail to take up glucose.
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diabetes mellitus
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__________ stimulates the liver to break down glycogen into glucose.
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Glucagon
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Living a sedentary life style and too many sweets were responsible for Mr. Wilson developing _____________.
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type II diabetes
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Control of circadian rhythms is associated with the:
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pineal gland and melatonin
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Perhaps seasonal depression syndrome and even onset of early puberty can be related to the ____.
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pineal gland
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Recent research links some types of obesity to _______.
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leptin
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