Unit 14 Study Guide

Week 14 Study Guide – The Endocrine System

1) What are hormones?

A chemical release of one or more cells.

2) How are hormones transported?

Hormones are transported by the blood.

3) Why is the pituitary gland called the “Master” gland?

The pituitary controls the function of most all other endocrine glands making it the boss or master gland.

4) What are the two segments of the pituitary?

The front is the anterior lobe, the back is the posterior lobe.

5) Where is the thyroid gland located?

Its low on the front of the neck.

6) What are the symptoms of myxedema?

Fatigue, depression, dry skin, weight gain and constipation.

7) Why is a rabbit shown on the slide of hyperthyroidism?

8) How many parathyroid glands do we have?

We normally have four.

9) What does the pancreas have to do with the Endocrine system?

The pancreas secrets insulin which makes it part of the endocrine system.

10) What are the 3 types of cells in the pancreas?

Alpha, beta, delta cells/

11) Where are the adrenal glands located?

They are located of the top of both kidneys.

12) What are the 3 types of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex?

Glucocorticoids, mineral corticoids, androgens

13) What is Cushing’s disease?

It is caused by caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland.

14) What hormones are secreted by the ovaries and testes?

Ovaries secrete estrogen and testes secrete testosterone.

15) What are the complications of Diabetes?

Either your body doesn’t secrete enough insulin or secretes to much.

16) How is glucose converted to energy?

It is stored in your liver and transported by your blood too all cells, where it then it becomes energy.

17) What is the overall function of the endocrine system?

To secrete and maintain hormones.

18) What are the male and female sex hormones?

Female-estrogen

Male-testosterone

19) What hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland?

Growth hormone, thyroid hormone, adrenocorticotropic...