Unit 14 Study Guide

Week 14 Study Guide – The Endocrine System

1) What are hormones? A chemical release of one or more cells. 1) How are hormones transported? By the blood 1) Why is the pituitary gland called the “Master” gland? Because it controls the function of mostly all the other endocrine gland 1) What are the two segments of the pituitary? Front: anterior lobe Back: Posterior lobe 1) Where is the thyroid gland located? Lower part on the front of your neck 1) What are the symptoms of myxedema? depression, dry skin, fatigue, weight gain and constipation 1) Why is a rabbit shown on the slide of hyperthyroidism? because it causes tachycardia which is when your heart beats faster than it should, like a rabbits heart beating fast. 1) How many parathyroid glands do we have? 4 1) What does the pancreas have to do with the Endocrine system? because it secrets insulin making it apart of the endocrine system. 1) What are the 3 types of cells in the pancreas? alpha, delta, beta 1) Where are the adrenal glands located? top of both kidneys 1) What are the 3 types of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex? Glucocortucoids, mineral corticoids, androgens 1) What is Cushing’s disease? A tumor in the pituitary gland. 1) What hormones are secreted by the ovaries and testes? Ovaries: Estrogen Testes: testosterone 1) What are the complications of Diabetes? your body secrets too much or too little insulin 1) How is glucose converted to energy? It is first stored in your liver and transported by your blood to all cells, where it then becomes energy. 1) What is the overall function of the endocrine system? To secrete and maintain hormones 1) What are the male and female sex hormones? Female: Estrogen Male: testosterone 1) What hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland? Oxytocin, antidiuric, thyroid, growth, adrenocorticotropin, and follicle homones 1) What effect does carbohydrate intake have on insulin levels? It raises the insulin levels and helps it secret

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