The Endocrine System: True/false

Front 1

The hormones gastrin and secretin are made in the linings of the stomach and "kidney."

Back 1

False, small intestine

Front 2

The small endocrine gland located in the center of the "brain" is known as the pineal gland.

Back 2

True

Front 3

The development of T-lymphocytes is regulated by hormones known as "mineralocorticoids."

Back 3

False, thymosins

Front 4

Secondary male characteristics are influenced by hormones known as "androgens."

Back 4

True

Front 5

The "beta" cells of the pancreas are responsible for the production of glucagon.

Back 5

False, alpha

Front 6

The parathyroid hormone acts in a manner that is antagonistic to the activity of "calcitonin."

Back 6

True

Front 7

The "adrenal gland" lies in the fold of the mesentaries.

Back 7

F, pancreas

Front 8

Both thyroxin and triiodothyronine increase the rate of "metabolism" in the body.

Back 8

True

Front 9

Contractions of the uterus may be stimulated by the hormone "vasopressin."

Back 9

F, oxytocin

Front 10

The hormone ACTH is produced by the "adrenal gland," and it regulates the activity of the adrenal cortex.

Back 10

False, anterior pituitary gland

Front 11

The follicle stimulating hormone is a product of the " posterior" pituitary gland that acts on the ovaries and testes.

Back 11

False, anterior

Front 12

The "anterior" pituitary gland recieves and stores hormones from the hypothalamus.

Back 12

False, posterior

Front 13

Swelling of the thyroid glands due to a lack of iodine is referred to as "goiter."

Back 13

True

Front 14

Insufficient secretion of thyroxin in adults may result in a condition called "myxedema."

Back 14

True

Front 15

The composition of the hormone insulin is "carbohydrate."

Back 15

False, protein

Front 16

The hormone aldosterone is an example of the "glucocorticoids."

Back 16

False, mineralocorticoids

Front 17

Two important catecholoamine hormones are epinephrine and "insulin."

Back 17

False, norepinephrine

Front 18

An inadequate secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex can result in "Cushing's" disease.

Back 18

False, Addison's

Front 19

Many of the tissue cells of the body produce lipid hormones called "prostaglandins."

Back 19

True

Front 20

The maturation of red blood cells is controlled by the hormone "melatonin."

Back 20

False, erythropoetin

Front 21

The pituitary gland lies in a saddle of the "ethmoid" bone.

Back 21

False, sphenoid

Front 22

Another name for human growth hormone is "somatotropin."

Back 22

True

Front 23

The hormone prolactin stimulates the production of "urine."

Back 23

False, milk

Front 24

The thymus gland is located in the tissue of the "leg."

Back 24

False, thorax

Front 25

Glucagon and insulin are both hormones produced by the "pancreas."

Back 25

True