16. The Endocrine System

More than one choice may apply.

Hormones that regulate mineral (salt) levels include

a. Calcitonin

b. Aldosterone

c. Atrial natriuretic peptide

d. Glucagon

Name three hormone antagonists of insulin and one of PTH.

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

The pancreas, thyroid gland, and parathyroid glands secrete neurohormones.

More than one choice may apply. The element needed for thyroid gland function is

a. Potassium

b. Iodine

c. Calcium

d. Manganese

More than one choice may apply. The major endocrine organs of the body

a. Tend to be very large organs

b. Are closely connected with each other

c. All contribute to the same function (digestion)

d. Tend to lie near the midline of the body

A hormone not involved in glucose metabolism is:

a. Glucagon

b. Cortisone

c. Aldosterone

d. Insulin

Match the letter of the digestive organ shown in the figure with its function.

___ produces both endocrine and exocrine secretions

How are the hyperglycemia and lipidemia of insulin deficiency linked?

The parents of 14-year-old Megan are concerned about her height because she is only 4 feet tall and they are both close to 6 feet tall. After tests by their doctor, certain hormones are prescribed for the girl. What is the probable diagnosis? What hormones are prescribed, and why might the girl expect to reach normal height?

More than one choice may apply. Which of the following hormones is (are) secreted by neurons?

a. Oxytocin

b. Insulin

c. ADH

d. Cortisol

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

Excess secretion of thyroid hormones produces weight gain, cold intolerance, and slow heart rate.

Which two hormones are released by the kidneys, and what is the importance of each hormone?

Describe the body location of each of the following endocrine organs: anterior pituitary, pineal gland, thymus, pancreas, ovaries, testes. Then, for each organ, name its hormones and their effect(s) on body processes. Finally, for each hormone, list the important results of its hypersecretion or hyposecretion.