b.
an electrolyte
c.
test assessing the function of an endocrine gland in the neck
d.
secretion of this hormone stimulates an endocrine gland above the kidney
e.
secretion of this hormone from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates an endocrine
gland in the neck
f.
hormone secreted from the thyroid gland
g.
treatment for Graves disease to destroy an overactive thyroid gland
h.
posterior pituitary gland fails to release vasopressin
i.
somatotropin
j.
test to assess the sugar levels in the blood
69. TSH
70. RAI
71. Na+
72. GH
73. T4
74. GTT
75. ACTH
76. TFT
77. DM
78. DI
Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.
a.
adrenal cortex
b.
adrenal medulla
c.
ovaries
d.
pancreas
e.
parathyroid glands
f.
pituitary gland
g.
testes
h.
thyroid gland
79. Two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male
80. Located behind the stomach; alpha and beta islet cells secrete hormones
81. Located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine
82. Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine
83. Located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica; hypophysis
84. Outer section of a gland above each kidney: secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones
85. Located in the lower abdomen of a female; responsible for egg cell production and estrogen
secretion
86. Four small glands on the posterior side of the thyroid gland
Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.
a.
epinephrine (adrenaline)
b.
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
c.
aldosterone
d.
androgen
e.
antidiuretic hormone
f.
calcitonin
g.
cortisol
h.
estradiol
i.
follicle-stimulating hormone
j.
glucagon
87. Male hormone secreted by the testes
88. Female hormone secreted by the ovaries
89. Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; vasopressin
90. Secreted by the adrenal medulla; increases heart rate and blood pressure
91. Secreted by the thyroid gland; decreases blood calcium levels
92. Secreted by the adrenal cortex; increases salt reabsorption
93. Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates hormone secretion and egg
production by the ovaries
94. Secreted by the pancreas; increases blood sugar by conversion of glycogen to glucose
95. Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates secretions of the adrenal cortex
96. Secreted by the adrenal cortex; increases blood sugar
Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.
a.
growth hormone (somatotropin)
b.
insulin
c.
luteinizing hormone
d.
oxytocin
e.
parathormone
f.
progesterone
g.
testosterone
h.
thyroid-stimulating hormone
i.
thyroxine
j.
prolactin
97. Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy
98. Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar
99. Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes milk secretion
100. Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates secretion by the thyroid gland
101. Male hormone secreted by the testes
102. Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates contraction of the uterus
during childbirth
103. Secreted by the thyroid gland; increases metabolism in cells; T4
104. Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates ovulation
105. Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and soft tissues
106. Secreted by the parathyroid glands; increases blood calcium
Match the terms with their correct meanings.
a.
catecholamines
b.
corticosteroids
c.
electrolyte
d.
glucocorticoid
e.
homeostasis
f.
hypothalamus
g.
mineralocorticoid
h.
sympathomimetic
i.
sella turcica
j.
target tissue
107. Region of the brain lying below the thalamus; secretes factors and hormones that affect the
pituitary gland
108. Cavity in the skull that contains the pituitary gland
109. Tendency of an organism to maintain a constant internal environment
110. Mimicking or copying the effect of the sympathetic nervous system; epinephrine (adrenaline)
is an example
111. Mineral salt found in the blood and tissues and necessary for proper functioning of cells;
potassium is an example
112. Hormones derived from an amino acid and secreted by the adrenal medulla
113. Cells of an organ that are affected or stimulated by specific hormones
114. Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates mineral salts and water balance
115. Steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex; cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones are
examples
116. Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism
OTHER
Name the endocrine organs that produce the following hormones.
1. Insulin: __________
2. Cortisol: __________
3. Epinephrine: __________
4. Follicle-stimulating hormone: __________
5. Thyroxine: __________
6. Aldosterone: __________
7. Vasopressin: __________
8. Estradiol: __________
9. Growth hormone: __________
10. Progesterone: __________
Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts.
11. Abnormal condition (hypersecretion) of the thyroid gland: thyro__________
12. Removal of the pancreas: __________ectomy
13. Condition of deficiency or underdevelopment of sex organs: hypo__________
14. Pertaining to producing female characteristics: __________genic
15. Removal of the pituitary gland: __________ectomy
16. Deficiency of calcium in the blood: hypo__________
17. Excessive sugar in the blood: __________emia
Complete the following terms from their definitions below.
18. Excessive amount of calcium in the blood: hyper__________
19. Deficient amount of potassium in the blood: hypo__________
20. Deficient sodium in the blood: hypo__________
21. Removal of the pancreas: __________ectomy
22. Surgical removal of the adrenal gland: adrenal__________
23. Excessive thirst: poly__________
24. Normal thyroid function: __________thyroid
eu
25. Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland: tri__________
26. aden/o: __________
27. adrenal/o: __________
28. andr/o: __________
29. calc/o: __________
30. cortic/o: __________
31. dips/o: __________
32. estr/o: __________
33. gluc/o: __________
34. glyc/o: __________
35. gonad/o: __________
36. kal/i: __________
37. lact/o: __________
38. myx/o: __________
39. natr/o: __________
40. pancreat/o: __________
41. somat/o: __________
42. thyr/o: __________
43. toxic/o: __________
44. home/o: __________
45. ur/o: __________
46. -agon: __________
47. -emia: __________
48. -tropin: __________
49. -uria: __________
50. hyper-: __________
51. hypo-: __________
52. pan-: __________
all
53. tetra-: __________
54. poly-: __________
55. tri-: __________
56. eu-: __________