III- Skill/Concept Building Exercises:

A1- Directions: Identify the term being described below. Write your answer on the space provided.

Anterior pituitary gland hormones 1. hGH-human growth hormone: TSH-thyroid-stimulating

hormone: FSH-follicle-stimulating hormone: LH-luteinizing hormone: PRL-
prolactin: ACTH-adrenocorticotropic hormone: MSH-melanocyte stimulating
hormone.
Thymosin 2. Promotes the maturation of "T" cells for the immune response.
Melatonin 3. Helps to set biological clock.
Testosterone 4. Stimulates development of male sex characteristics; stimulates male sex drive
and regulates sperm production.
Estrogen 5. Stimulates development of female sex characteristics; helps regulate menstrual
cycle.
Glucagon 6. Increases blood glucose by stimulating liver breakdown glycogen into glucose.
Insulin 7. Decreases blood glucose levels by transporting glucose into body cells.
Epinephrine 8. Promotes fight or flight response.
Estrogen 9. Insignificant in males; increases sex drive in females.
Cortisol 10. Increases resistance to stress, increases blood glucose levels and decreases
inflammation.
Aldosterone 11. decreases sodium and water loss in urine by returning sodium and water to
the blood cortisol
Parathyroid hormone12. increases blood calcium by stimulating osteoclasts to break down bone matrix
Calcitonin 13. Decreases blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclasts.
Anterior pituitary 14. Produces and secretes several peptides that regulate many physiological
processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.
Posterior 15. This part of the pituitary does not produce hormones, but stores and releases
oxytocin and ADH.
Thyroid 16. A gland that secretes thyroxine (T4), (T3), and calcitonin.
Adrenal 17. A gland that produces aldosterone, cortisol, and androgens.
Follicle-stimulating hormone18. Hormone that stimulates sperm production: stimulates
oocyte production and estrogen secretion.
Luteinizing Hormone 19. Hormone that stimulates secretion of Testosterone: triggers ovulations and
stimulates secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
Antidiuretic hormone20. Hormone that decreases water loss in urine by returning water to the blood.
Prolactin 21. Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection during
suckling
Adrenal 22. Gland that produces epinephrine, and norepinephrine (NE)
Prolactin 23. Hormone that stimulates production and secretion of milk.
Acromegaly 24. Results from over secretion of growth hormone, usually caused by a tumor of
the pituitary. Bones in the hands feet and face enlarge, skin and tongue thicken and
slurred speech develops.
Diabetes Insipidus 25. Caused by decreased secretion of vasopressin, preventing water from being
reabsorbed in the kidneys. Symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration,
weakness, dry skin
Gigantism 26. Results from an over secretion of somatotropin before puberty. Causes
excessive growth of long bones, extreme tallness, decreased sexual development
and at times decreased mental development.
Diabetes Mellitus 27. Caused by decreased secretion of insulin from the pancreas. Symptoms
include polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, glycosuria, weight loss, fatigue, slow
healing, vision changes.
Cushing’s Syndrome 28. Results from over secretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex.
Symptoms include high blood sugar, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, poor
healing, moon face, & obesity.
Type II DM 29. Mature onset form of DM. Frequently occurs due to obesity and is controlled
with diet and/or oral hypoglycemic medications.
Type I Diabetes 30. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, usually occurs early in life, is more severe and
requires insulin.
Dwarfism 31. Results from an under secretion of somatotropin, characterized by a small
body size, short extremities, and lack of sexual development.
Hyperthyroidism 32. Overactivity of the thyroid gland. Symptoms include extreme nervousness,
tremors, irritability, rapid pulse, weight loss, hypertension.
Graves’ Disease 33. Severe form of hyperthyroidism, more common in women than men.
Symptoms include tense facial expression, protruding eyeballs, nervous
irritability, emotional instability, tachycardia, increased appetite with weight loss
and diarrhea
Myxedema 34. Form of hypothyroidism, symptoms include, dry skin, slow mental functions,
fatigue, weakness, intolerance of cold, weight gain, edema, and slow pulse
Hypoparathyroidism 35. Underactivity of the parathyroid gland, resulting low levels of calcium in the
blood.
Addison’s disease 36. Decreased secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex which interferes
with the reabsorption of sodium and water and causes increased level of
potassium in the blood Symptoms include dehydration, hypotension, lethargy,
weight loss, muscle weakness, yellowish color of the skin, low blood sugar and
edema.
Hyperparathyroidism37. Overactivity of the parathyroid gland. results in increased calcium in the blood,
lethargy, gastro disturbances and calcium deposits on the walls of vessels and
organs. Bones become weak.
Cretinism 38. Form of hypothyroidism, develops in infancy or early childhood and results
in a lack of mental and physical growth, leading to mental retardation and
abnormal dwarfed stature.
Testosterone 39. A steroid hormone secreted by the interstitial cells of the testes; the stimulus
for secretion is LH from the anterior pituitary gland
Thyroid scan 40. This diagnostic examination is usually done when your thyroid level is
elevated. The scan shows the size and condition of your goiter, overactivity of
some parts or whole thyroid
Erythropoietin 41. Hormone that signals bone marrow
Pituitary gland 42. Controls other glands in the body by secreting hormones that either turn them
on or off.

Hypothalamus 43. Connects pituitary gland to the ventral portion of the brain. Sends releasing
factors or inhibitory factors to the pituitary gland by direct blood vessels
Positive feedback 44. If levels of a particular hormone are low in the blood the hypothalamus
senses this and tells the pituitary to send out releasing factors which turn on the
gland that makes that particular hormone.
Negative feedback 45. If hormone levels are found to be too high the hypothalamus tells the
pituitary to send out inhibitory factors which tell the gland that makes the
hormone to stop producing so much
Anterior pituitary 46. Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that produces 7 hormones
Neurohypophysis 47. Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland that produces 2 hormones
Growth Hormone 48. Stimulates growth of body cells, especially bone and muscle. Causes protein
synthesis and prevents protein breakdown. Increases milk production in cattle
Goiter 49. Enlargement of thyroid. Due to excessive stimulation of thyroid gland by
pituitary due to iodine deficiency. Due to tumor, due to excess iodine in diet.
Pineal body 50. Gland on the top of the brain. Makes melatonin at night. Helpful in nocturnal
(especially reptiles) animals for night activity. Decreases gonad activity in
winter.

A2 – Directions: Match the descriptions above with the terms inside the box below. Write only the letter
of the correct answer on the blank.

__H__1. Secretes insulin and glucagon, which regulate the level sugars in the blood
__I_ _2. Signals the immune system to produce cells to fight Infections
__J__3. Regulates the level of calcium in the blood
__L__4. Controls how the body uses energy
__A__5. Regulates body functions, controls other endocrine glands, and causes growth
__M__6. In males; responsible for testosterone and producing sperm cells for
reproduction
__N__7. In females, are responsible for releasing estrogen and producing egg cells for
reproduction
__H__8. Secretes insulin and glucagon, which regulate the level of sugars in the blood
__X__9. Releases hormones that allow the body to respond quickly to stress
__T__10. Endocrine tissue that secrete chemical messages
__N__11. Female sex organ, located in the pelvis, that produces estrogen and
progesterone
__R__12. Produces atriopeptin that reduces blood volume and pressure and helps regulate fluid balance
__Q__13. Makes hormones that stimulate production or release of enzymes that aid digestion
__P__14. Releases the hormone gastrin that stimulates other glands to increase their output
__O__15. Secretes erythropoietin, which stimulate production of red blood cells in bone marrow
__ I__16. Produces hormones involved in the development of white blood cells
__U__17. Produces growth hormone, thyrotropin, corticotrophin, gonadotrophin, prolactin inhibitory
factor, oxytocin
__V__18. Produces sex cells
__K__19. Limbic system component that regulates hunger, body
temperature and other functions (homeostasis)
_ D__20. Regulates the level of sugar in the blood
__ I__21. Gland located near the heart; it aids in the body's defense against infection by making
antibodies
_ W__22. Located in the center of the brain, functioning to secrete melatonin and serotonin
__S__23. Produces hormones: Epinephrine, Corticosteroids, and norepinephrine (fight or flight)
__C__24. Decreases blood sugar levels (pancreas)
__D__25. Increases blood sugar levels
__E__26. Levels peak at night and make us drowsy, receives input from visual pathway, hypothalamus
has large supply, may play a role in the integrating process
__F__27. Decreases blood calcium levels, works antagonistically against the parathyroid hormone
(thyroid)
__G_28. Stimulates uterine contraction during childbirth and milk ejection during lactation (Posterior)
__B__29. Stimulates breast development and maintains lactation during childbirth (Anterior) (Not
Tropic)
__A__30. Second major controlling system in the body
A. Endocrine H. Pancreas P. Stomach
system I. Thymus Q. Intestine
B. Prolactin J. Parathyroid R. Heart
C. Insulin K. Thyroid S. Adrenal glands
D. Glucagon L. Pituitary T. Endocrine glands
E. Melatonin M. Testes U. Hypothalamus
F. Calcitonin N. Ovaries V. Gonads
G. Oxytocin O. Kidney W. Pineal gland
X. Adrenal gland

A3- Directions: Identify the right term or words that will correspond to the given
descriptions below. Write your answer on the blank.

Serotonin 1. Hormone secreted by the pineal gland; acts as a neurotransmitter and

vasoconstrictor that stimulate smooth muscle contraction and inhibits gastric
secretion
Melatonin 2. Hormone secreted by the pineal gland; it is secreted directly into
cerebrospinal fluid
Pineal gland 3. An endocrine gland located in the epithalamus of the diencephalon that
produces the hormone melatonin
Thymosin 4. Hormone secreted by the thymus gland that causes the production of T
lymphocytes
Thymus Gland 5. A bilobed mass of tissue found in the mediastinum behind the sternum
between the two lungs; this gland is most important early in life: critical in the
development of the immune system
Estrogen 6. Female hormones; development of the female
reproductive structure, secondary female characteristics, menstrual cycle control
Testosterone 7. The principal male sex hormone; responsible for the development of the male
reproductive structure, enlargement of testes and penis (at puberty), secondary
male characteristics (facial and chest hair, deepening of the voice, muscular
development
Pancreas 8. Endocrine portion of the pancreas; produce hormones insulin and glucagon
which regulate blood glucose levels
Steroids 9. Steroid closely related to cortisol given to reduce Inflammation
Cortisol 10. Glucocorticoid hormone; hormone that stimulates the liver to synthesize
glucose from circulating amino acids; the middle layer of the adrenal cortex
secrets it
Aldosterone 11. Hormone that regulates sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion by the
kidneys
Adrenal Cortex 12. Outer part of the adrenal gland; makes up the bulk of the adrenal gland
Adrenal medulla 13. Inner part of the adrenal gland; produces large amounts of the hormone
adrenaline (epinephrine) and small amounts of norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
which are commonly referred to fight-or-flight hormones.
Adrenal Glands 14. Suprarenal, small glands found on top of each kidney
Calcitonin 15. The hormone of the parathyroid gland; inhibits the activity of osteoblasts and
causes osteoclasts to break down bone matrix tissue, thus releasing calcium and
phosphate ions into the blood
Parathyroid Glands 16. Four glands about the size of raisins that are embedded in the posterior
surface of the thyroid gland
Calcitonin 17. Hormone secreted by the thyroid that lowers the calcium and phosphate ion
concentration of the blood
Triiodide hormone 18. A hormone of the thyroid gland that regulates the metabolism of
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; contains three iodine atoms
Iodine 19. A hormone of the thyroid gland that regulates the metabolism
of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; contains four iodine atoms
Goiter 20. Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to an inadequate amount of iodine in
the diet
Thyroid Gland 21. An endocrine gland located along the trachea: it requires iodine to function
properly
Oxytocin 22. Stimulates contraction of smooth muscles in the wall of the uterus; causes
contraction of cells in the mammary glands milk ejection or lactation
Antidiuretic hormone 23. Vasopressin; maintains the body's water balance
Lactogenic hormone 24. Prolactin-stimulates milk production in the mammary gland following the
delivery in pregnant female
Luteinizing Hormone 25. Stimulates ovulation in the ovary and production of the female sex hormone
progesterone, helps maintain pregnancy; in males, stimulates the synthesis of
testosterone in the testes
Follicle-stimulating hormone 26. Stimulates development of the follicles in the ovaries of females; the
production of sperm cells in male
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone 27. Increases the production of melanin in melanocytes in the
skin, thus causing a deepening pigmentation or darkening of the skin
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone 28. Stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete its hormone called cortisol
Thyroid-stimulating hormone 29. Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce its hormone, its rate is
regulated by the hypothalamus
Growth hormone 30. Stimulates cell metabolism in most tissues of the body, causing cells to divide
and increase in size
Pituitary gland 31. The major gland of the endocrine system; affect the functions of many other
endocrine glands (testes, ovaries, the adrenal cortex, the thyroid gland)
Hypothalamus 32. Part of the brain that controls secretions from the pituitary gland
Homeostasis 33. Maintaining the body's internal environment
Endocrine glands 34. Ductless glands that secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream
Hormones 35. Chemical secretion from an endocrine gland that controls the internal
environment of the body from the cellular level to the organ level of organization
Tetany 36. Condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasm due to a low amount of
calcium in the blood caused by a deficiency of the parathyroid hormone
Polyuria 37. A condition characterized by an excess of sugar in the urine, typically
associated with diabetes or kidney disease
Acromegaly 38. Hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary before puberty,
leading to abnormal overgrowth of body tissues
Dwarfism 39. Condition of abnormally small stature, sometimes resulting from
hyposecretion of growth hormone
Diabetes Mellitus 40. A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the
hormone required for the metabolism of sugar
Cushing Syndrome 41. A condition by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol; Too many
amounts of corticosteroids in the blood; May have symptoms of hyperglycemia,
hypertension. Muscular weakness, it makes the body puffy.
Addison’s Disease 42. A disorder resulting from destruction or dysfunction of the adrenal cortex
resulting in a deficiency in cortisol, aldosterone, adrenal androgen and skin
pigmentation
Acromegaly 43. abnormal enlargement of the extremities (hands and feet) that is caused by
excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty
ADH/AVP 44. Made in pituitary glands, an objective is nephrons of the kidneys, helps
control the balance of water in the body by causing the kidneys to reabsorb water
Prolactin 45. A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that targets the mammary glands
stimulating them to produce breastmilk.
Estrogen 46. A hormone produced by the ovaries which act with estrogen to bring about
the menstrual cycle.
Parathyroid 47. Small pea-like organs that regulate calcium and phosphate balance in blood,
bones, and other tissues
Pituitary gland 48. The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the
hypothalamus, this gland regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.
Parathormone 49. A hormone that controls imbalances levels of calcium and phosphate in the
blood and tissue fluid; influences levels of excitability; secreted by parathyroids
Oxytocin 50. A hormone released by the posterior pituitary that stimulates uterine
contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

A4- Directions: Match the descriptions in column A with the terms or words in Column B. Write only the letter
of the correct answer on the blank.
Column A Column B
1. D Excessive fat in the blood A. Acidemia
2. E Excessive potassium in the blood B. Alkalemia
3. G High blood sugar C. Chloremia
4. I Excessive cholesterol in the blood D. Hyperlipidemia
5. H Excessive calcium in the blood E. Hyperkalemia
6. F Good blood sugar
7. C Increased chloride in the blood F. Euglycemia
8. B Abnormal alkalinity of the blood G. Hyperglycemia
9. A Abnormal acidity of the blood H. Hypercalcemia
10. L Abnormal enlargement of the adrenal gland
11. M Formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources I. Hyper –
Breakdown of a sugar in cells to release energy Cholesterolemia
12. N Deficiency of sugar
13. K Excessive thirst J. Polydipsia
14. J Excessive eating K. Glycopenia
15. P Excessive urination L. Adrenomegaly
16. O Specific chemical messenger that affects the behavior or
development of other individuals of the same species [Link]
17. R An organ of the body that secretes one or more hormones
N. Glycolysis
 18. Q O. Polyuria
P. Polyphagia

Q. Gland
R. Pheromone

A5-Directions: Read the given situations or questions, then choose

the letter of the correct answer by writing it on the
blank.
A 1. Which is a description of a thyroid scan?
A. CT image of thyroid gland
B. radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream
C. Ultrasound image of the neck
D. Skull x-ray of the brain
E. Administration of radioactive compound and
visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or
nodules
B 2. Which is a description of achondroplasia?
A. enlargement of extremities
B. Defective cartilage formation that affects bone
growth
C. Tumor of the sella turcica
D. Abnormal formation of cartilage in an adult
E. Hyperfunctioning of pituitary gland
C 3. Which of the following is associated with neuropathy,
nephropathy, and retinopathy
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Deficient ADH secretion
C. Secondary complications of diabetes mellitus
D. Hypergonadism
E. Panhypopituitarism
D 4. Characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A. Gradual onset, patient is asymptomatic
B. Ketoacidosis seldom occurs
C. Treatment is diet and oral hypoglycemic agents
D. Little or no insulin produced
E. Usually occurs after age 30
A 5. Which is a description of tetany?
A. Constant muscle contraction C. Hypercalcemia
B. Increased bone growth D. Hypokalemia
C 6. Exophthalmos is a symptom of which endocrine
disorder?
A. Endemic goiter C. Graves disease
B. Thyroid carcinoma D. Nodular goiter
C 7. Which term means enlargement of the thyroid gland?
A. Hypergonadism C. Goiter
B. Euthyroid D. Hypophyseal enlargement
A 8. Thyrotoxicosis; hypersecretion of the thyroid gland
 A. Graves’ disease C. Cushing syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Acromegaly
D 9. Post-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone from
the anterior pituitary gland
A. Graves’ disease C. Cushing syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Acromegaly
D 10. Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood
A. Graves’ disease C. Cushing syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Myxedema
C 11. A group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol
from the adrenal cortex
A. Graves’ disease C. Cushing syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Myxedema
B 12. Insulin deficiency or resistance leads to
hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis
A. Graves’ disease C. Acromegaly
B. Diabetes mellitus D. Cushing syndrome
D 13. What is the term for excessive development of
mammary tissue in a male?
A. Homeostasis C. Galactorrhea
B. Hypogonadism D. Gynecomastia
A 14. Which is a description of gonadotropins?
A. Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
B. Stimulate the growth of long bones
C. Stimulate glucose uptake in cells
D. Secreted by the testes
D 15. Which is a hormone secreted by the ovary and
adrenal cortex?
A. Follicle-stimulating hormone C. Androgens
B. Luteinizing hormone D. Estrogen
D 16. Which is an element that is present in thyroxine?
A. Iron B. Calcium C. Vitamin D D. Iodine
C 17. Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to
secrete hormones?
A. Growth hormone B. ADH C. ACTH D. Cortisone
A 18. Which hormone regulates calcium in the blood and
bones?
A. Parathyroid hormone D. Prolactin
B. Thyroxine E. Prostaglandins
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
B 19. Which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas?
A. Estrogen B. Insulin C. Vasopressin D. Epinephrine
D 20. Which of the following secretes cortisol?
A. Testes C. Adrenal Medulla
B. Ovaries D. Adrenal Cortex
C 21. What is another name for the anterior lobe of the
pituitary gland?
A. Hypophysis C. Adenohypophysis
 B. Hypothalamus D. Neurohypophysis
E 22. What is the function of the thyroid gland?
A. Secretes immunologic substances
B. Secretes thymosin
C. Secretes corticosteroids
D. Secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone
E. Secretes thyroxine
B 23. The proper functioning of the body's immune system
depends in part on the activity of the
A. thyroid gland C. parathyroid gland
B. thymus gland D. adrenal gland
C 24. Melatonin is secreted by the
A. Pancreas C. pineal gland
B. thymus gland D. pituitary gland
D 25. Hormones that influence the secondary sex
characteristics may be produced by
A. pancreas and pineal glands
B. Thyroid and the parathyroid glands
C. thymus and pituitary glands
D. adrenal cortex and reproductive organs
D 26. The concentration of sodium and potassium ions in the
blood and body fluid
A. glucocorticoids C. adrenergic hormones
B. androgens D. mineralocorticoids
C 27. The large exocrine and endocrine gland located in
the abdominal cavity is the
A. pineal gland C. pancreas
B. thymus gland D. thyroid gland
C 28. The hormones of the adrenal medulla complement
the actions of the
A. Sensory nervous system
B. Central nervous system
C. Sympathetic nervous system
D. External nervous system
A 29. Two major portions of the adrenal gland are the
A. Medulla and cortex
B. exocrine and endocrine
C. renal and sub renal
D. posterior and anterior portions
A 30. In patients with diabetes mellitus
A. insufficient glucose enters the cells
B. the medulla of the adrenal gland is damaged
C. progesterone is not produced by the placenta
D. the hypothalamus is non – functional
D 31. The parathyroid glands are located close to the
A. pancreas C. brain
B. lower abdominal cavity D. larynx
B 32. The hormone antagonistic to insulin is
 A. FSH B. glucagon C. vasopressin D. estrogen
D 33. The symptoms of diabetes mellitus may include all the
following except
A. Frequent urination
B. excess thirst
C. High glucose content of the urine
D. abnormal mineral absorption
D 34. Calcitonin and the parathyroid hormone both control
the levels of
A. pituitary hormone in blood C. thymosin in the blood
B. glucose in the blood D. Calcium in the blood
B 35. Grave's disease can result from excess of
A. Calcium in the blood
B. Thyroxin in blood
C. Catecholamines in the respiratory passageway
D. glucagon in the pancreas
C 36. Symptoms of cretinism include
A. excessive urination and thirst
B. Electrolyte imbalance in the body
C. stunted growth and thickened facial features
D. depressed calcium absorption in the digestive tract
C 37. The thyroid gland is located
A. within the brain C. near the larynx
B. in the lower abdominal cavity D. behind the spleen
A 38. In order for the thyroid gland to produce thyroxin
A. iodine must be available
B. carbohydrate molecules must be available
C. calcium levels must be low D. iron levels must be low
D 39. The hormone responsible for stimulating contractions of
the uterus is known as
A. Insulin B. UCH C. Glucagon D. Oxytocin
D 40. The target tissue of ACTH is the
A. Thymus D. cortex of the adrenal gland
B. Medulla of the adrenal gland
C. Beta cells of the pancreas
D 41. In the female body, the luteinizing hormone
A. stimulates TSH production
B. Regulates mineral metabolism in the body
C. stimulates uterine contractions
D. acts to promote progesterone production
A 42. The neurohypophysis is another name for the
A. Posterior lobe of the pituitary D. the placenta
B. Medulla of the kidney
C. follicle that secretes estrogen's
B 43. The over secretion of HGH in adults may result in the
condition called
A. diabetes mellitus C. Addison's Disease
B. acromegaly D. Cushing's Disease
D 44. All the following hormones are produces by the anterior
lobe of the pituitary gland except
A. HGH B. TSH C. prolactin D. Insulin
B 45. The Pituitary gland lies in the
A. Abdominal Cavity D. in the tissues of the neck
B. Inferior aspect of the brain
C. Along the femoral artery
C 46. Hormones may consist of all the following except
A. Steroids B. Proteins C. Carbohydrates D. Amines
A 47. Products of the body's endocrine gland are
A. hormones B. Enzymes C. Minerals D. Ions
C 48. A temporary endocrine gland produced during
pregnancy, acts as a link between the mother and the
infant:
A. Pancreas B. Thymus C. Placenta D. Pineal Body
C 49. Which gland is often called the "master gland" of the
body because it produces many hormones that affect
other glands?
A. Adrenal Glands C. Pituitary Gland
B. Parathyroid Glands D. Thyroid Gland
A 50. What are four small glands that are located behind and
attached to the thyroid gland?
A. Parathyroid Glands C. Pituitary Gland
B. Adrenal Glands D. Thyroid Gland
C 51. These glands are frequently called the suprarenal glands
because one is located above each kidney:
A. Parathyroid Glands C. Adrenal Glands
B. Pituitary Gland D. Thyroid Gland
B 52. This disease caused by decreased secretion of
aldosterone on the part of the adrenal cortex. This
interferes with the reabsorption of sodium and water and
causes an increased liver of potassium in the blood:
A. Graves' Disease C. Cushing's Syndrome
B. Addison's Disease D. Goiter
A 53. A fish shaped organ located behind the stomach. An
endocrine and exocrine gland:
A. Pancreas B. Thymus C. Placenta D. Pineal Body
C 54. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is synthesized in the
hypothalamus and is released at the ...
A. infundibulum C. neurohypophysis
B. anterior pituitary D. pars intermedia
C 55. Which one of these hormones has the greatest effect on
behavior?
A. Insulin C. Sex hormones
B. Calcitonin D. Growth hormone
___B__56. Endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands in
A. the length of their effect D. all of these
B. their means of transport C. that one has local effects