Chapter Questions
The functions of the endocrine system include ______.a. cellular communicationb. precise timing of developmentc. maintaining fluid balanced. All of the above are correct.
The letter A in the figure indicates the ______.a. adrenal glandsb. pancreas c. pineal glandd. pituitary gland
In the preceding figure, the endocrine gland that secretes both insulin and glucagon is labeled as ______.a. $\mathrm{A}$b. Bc. $C$d. De. E
The figure shown below demonstrates the action of ______.a. steroid hormonesb. nonsteroid hormonesC. $\mathrm{ADH}$d. thyroid hormones
The posterior pituitary gland secretes ______.a. human growth hormoneb. hypothalamic releasing factorsc. oxytocind. $\mathrm{ACTH}$
The individual shown in the photo below shows the signs of ______.a. overproduction of one specific pituitary hormoneb. underproduction of the adrenal hormonesc. overproduction of thyroid hormonesd. underproduction of gonadotropic hormones
The hormones produced from the adrenal cortex include ____.a. glucocorticoidsb. glucagonC. human growth hormoned. endorphins
______ is an example of an autoimmune disease of the endocrine glands.a. Cushing's diseaseb. Addison's diseaseC. Diabetes insipidusd. Goiter
The two endocrine glands shown in the illustration below both regulate ______.a. blood glucose levelsb. metabolic ratec. production of estrogen and testosteroned. blood calcium levels
The endocrine gland that serves as an internal biological clock is the ______.a. pineal glandb. pituitary glandc. thymusd. thyroid
The organ that serves as an endocrine gland and secretes erythropoietin, calcitriol, and renin is the ______.a. stomachb. pancreasc. braind. kidney
The hormone secreted by the atria of the heart is involved in ______.a. the production of red blood cellsb. digestionc. maintaining blood volumed. absorbing calcium
The correct term for the stage of life of this baby is ______.a. fetusb. neonateC. Infantd. adolescent
The brain grows most quickly during ______.a. the neonatal periodb. adulthoodc. infancyd. senescence
The two hormones responsible for the onset of puberty are ______.a. FSH and ADHb. FSH and LHc. $\mathrm{LH}$ and $\mathrm{ACTH}$d. melatonin and oxytocin