Match the endocrine gland in column A with a characteristic of the gland in column B. Place the letter of your choice in the space provided. 1
Column A Column B
a. Adrenal cortex ______ 1. Contains alpha, beta, and delta cells
b. Adrenal medulla _______ 2. Attached to pituitary gland by a stalk
c. Hypothalamus _______ 3. Contains seminiferous tubules and interstitial cells
d. Ovary _______ 4. Attached to the posterior surface of thyroid gland
e. Pancreatic islets ________ 5. Contains three layers that secrete corticosteroids
f. Parathyroid gland ______ 6. Located in mediastinum
g. Pituitary gland _______ 7. Contains colloid-filled follicles and parafollicular (C) cells
h. Testis _______ 8. Located in center portion of gland superior to kidneys
i. Thymus _______ 9. Contains developing follicles and corpusluteum
j. Thyroid gland 10. Rests in sellaturcica of sphenoid bone
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionChapter 39 Solutions
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Prescott's Microbiology
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction
- 1 Label Figure 10.9 with the terms below. Posterior pituitary Ovary O Adrenal cortex O Adrenal medulla Anterior pituitary O Hypothalamus Infundibulum Testis Pancreas Thyroid gland Pancreatic islet Parathyroid glands Pineal gland FIGURE 10.9 The endocrine systemarrow_forward(PLEASE ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS) 7. What endocrine gland(s) is positioned on top of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity? Select one: a. The pineal gland b. The adrenal glands c. The hypothalamus d. The thyroid e. The thymus gland 8. What disorder is caused by hypothyroidism? Select one: a. Cushing syndrome b. Diabetes type 1 c. Diabetes type 2 d. Goiters e. Sleep disorders 9. Which of the following could suggest that pheromones play a role in human physiology? Select one: a. The synchronization of menstrual cycles of women which live together b. The regulation of calcium in the blood c. The circadian rhythm in humans d. The regulation of blood sugar by the pancreas e. The production of milk by a new mother for her babyarrow_forward(PLEASE ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS) 1. What part of the endocrine system secretes hormones that produce long-term responses to stress? Select one: a. The adrenal cortex b. The thyroid gland c. The adrenal medulla d. The thymus gland e. The hypothalamus 2. Which of the following is an endocrine gland found in the brain? Select one: a. The thyroid gland b. The adrenal gland c. The parathyroid gland d. The pituitary gland e. The thymus gland 3. Which two body systems will growth hormone have the biggest effect on? Select one: a. Skeletal and muscular b. Skeletal and nervous c. Muscle and reproductive d. Endocrine and digestive e. Muscular and reproductivearrow_forward
- Mr. Umar is 25 year old type 1 diabetic patient. He is on intensive insulin therapy and also taking oral anti-hyperglycemic agents. a. Name the most possible negative consequence/effect of this treatment? b. What are the guidelines to prevent this condition?arrow_forward(PLEASE ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS) 4. _ (blank) _ is responsible for lowering blood glucose. Select one: a. Oxytocin b. Glucagon c. Insulin d. Melatonin e. Glucocorticoids 5. What disorder of the endocrine system typically occurs after a viral infection? Select one: a. Diabetes type 1 b. Hyperthyroidism c. Myxedema d. Cushing syndrome e. Diabetes type 2 6. What hormone is produced in the adrenal glands, regulates salt and water balance, thus regulating blood volume and blood pressure? Select one: a. Antidiuretic hormone b. Calcitonin c. Norepinephrine d. Mineralocorticoids e. Oxytocinarrow_forwardMatching Match each term in Column I with its correct description in Column II. COLUMN I COLUMN II 1. АСТH a. master gland of the endocrine system 2. adrenals b. any gland of internal secretion c. a hormone secreted by adrenals 3. cortisone 4. gonad d. regulates use of calcium 5. endocrine e. the secretion of any endocrine gland f. helps body meet emergencies g. sex gland 6. hormone 7. insulin 8. parathyroid h. regulates body metabolism i. one of the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland j. necessary to maintain levels of blood glucose k. hypofunction of endocrine glands 9. pituitary 10. thyroidarrow_forward
- A 35-year-old female patient with complaints of fatigue, joint pain, and consistently feeling cold. The patient also exhibits abnormally dry skin. The doctor proceeds to check the anterior part of her neck. a. Why does the provider palpate the anterior part of her neck? what is the provider checking for? b. Which gland is compromised in this case? c. What hormones levels should the doctor check for in her blood work? d. What is the function of these hormones in the body? e. What are possible treatment options for the patients?arrow_forwardIndicate if the statements are TRUE or FALSE. __________ 1. Production of blood cells is NOT a function of the skeletal system. __________ 2. Mitosis resulting in elongation of bone occurs at the articular cartilage. __________ 3. A combination of the hormone, adrenal cortisol, and the bone cell, osteoclast, may result in osteoporosis. __________ 4. Hematopoiesis would most likely take place in the hyoid bone. __________ 5. Remodeling of bone is a function of osteoclasts and osteoblasts. _________ 6. The addition of bone to its outer surface resulting in growth in diameter is called appositional growth. _________ 7. Thyroid hormone may produce either osteogenesis or osteolysis. _________8. Most bones of the body are formed by intramembranous ossification. _________9. Once an individual reaches skeletal maturity, the bones undergo years of metabolic rest. ________ 10. Bone matrix is composed primarily of calcium and magnesium, which may be withdrawn in small amounts as needed elsewhere…arrow_forwardEpinephrine is a hormone that is secreted from Select one: O a. pancreas O b. liver O C. adrenal cortex d. adrenal medulla Clear my choicearrow_forward
- What is the significance of the slight swelling (called a goiter) in Krista's neck? View Available Hint(s)for Part C It is a sign that her thyroid gland is overactive. It is unrelated to her condition. Her thyroid gland is producing but not secreting excessive amounts of thyroid hormone. The auto-antibodies of Graves' disease have caused inflammation of her thyroid gland. Under normal conditions, increased levels of thyroid hormone in the blood will cause _______. View Available Hint(s)for Part D no change in TSH levels an increase in thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) an increase in TSH levels a decrease in TSH levelsarrow_forward5-year-old Cindy has wet the bed again. She is not being a "bad girl", she just has age-related _______________________ of ADH at night. A. hypersecretion B. hyposecretionarrow_forward(PLEASE ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS) 13. Each of the following is one of the body's long-term response to stress except _ (blank) _. Select one: a. An increase in blood glucose levels b. The metabolism of fats and proteins c. Suppression of immune system cells d. Reabsorption of water by the kidneys e. An increase in blood pressure 14. Which of the following is produced by the adrenal medulla and produce short-term effects in the body? Select one: a. Melatonin b. Glucocorticoids c. Epinephrine d. Glucagon e. Oxytocin 15. All of the following is a tropic hormone except _ (blank) _. Select one: a. Growth hormone b. Follicle-stimulating hormone c. Luteinizing hormone d. Thyroid-stimulating hormone e. Adrenocorticotropic hormonearrow_forward