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EXERCISE 1. EXPLORE THE EXOCRINE
AND ENDOCRINE GLANDS
Exocrine gland: Glands that release their secretions onto
epithelial surfaces through ducts. Examples include salivary
EXERCISE 2. COMPARE THE ENDOCRINE
AND NERVOUS SYSTEMS
CHARACTERISTIC ENDOCRINE SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM
General function Regulation
of body functions
to maintain
homeostasis
Regulation
of body functions
to maintain
homeostasis
Reaction to stimuli Slow Fast
EXERCISE 3. IDENTIFY AND COLOR THE
HYPOTHALAMUS AND PITUITARY GLAND
COMPONENTS
EXERCISE 4. IDENTIFY THE TARGET ORGAN
OF EIGHT PITUITARY HORMONES
1 . B o n e
2. Adrenal cortex
7. Mammary glands
8 . U t e r u s
9. Mammary glands
10. Kidneys
EXERCISE 5. DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE HYPOTHALAMUS AND
ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR PITUITARY
GLANDS
The hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland are linked
EXERCISE 6. CRITICAL THINKING: MATCH
THE HORMONE WITH THE ACTION
G Stimulates uterine contractions during parturition
C Stimulates growth of bone and muscle
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EXERCISE 7. CLINICAL THINKING: EXPLORE
THE USE OF OXYTOCIN
During a prolonged or diffi cult labor, oxytocin can be given
EXERCISE 8. CRITICAL THINKING: LABEL THE
CELLS
4 C o l l o i d
EXERCISE 9. CRITICAL THINKING: LABEL THE
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK DIAGRAM
EXERCISE 10. CLINICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
THYROID ANATOMY
1 . H o r s e
3. Human
EXERCISE 11. CLINICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
CLINICAL SYMPTOMS #1
pituitary gland to secrete more thyroid-stimulating hor-
mone. Excessive levels of TSH cause hyperplasia of the
thyroid gland. This enlargement of the thyroid gland is
called a goiter.
EXERCISE 13. CLINICAL THINKING: CASE
STUDY—HYPERTHYROIDISM
Weight gain Increased appetite Constipation
Tachycardia Weight loss Increased thirst
Vomiting Lethargy Cold intolerance
EXERCISE 14. IDENTIFY PARATHYROID
EXERCISE 15. CRITICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
HORMONES
EXERCISE 16. CLINICAL THINKING: CASE
STUDY FOLLOW-UP (HYPERTHYROIDISM)
Low blood calcium levels would be expected. The parathy-
roid glands secrete parathyroid hormone, which functions to
prevent blood calcium levels from getting too low. Without
her parathyroid glands and PTH, Queenie cannot increase
her blood calcium levels through bone mineral release or
calcium resorption by the kidneys.
EXERCISE 17. CLINICAL THINKING: CALCIUM—
CASE STUDY SECONDARY NUTRITIONAL
HYPERPARATHYROIDISM IN THE IGUANA
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EXERCISE 18. IDENTIFY THE ANATOMY AND STRUCTURE OF THE ADRENAL GLAND
EXERCISE 19. IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE THE EFFECT OF HORMONES RELEASED
BY THE ADRENAL GLAND
SOURCE GROUP HORMONE TARGET ORGAN EFFECT
Cortex
Zona glomerulosa Mineralocorticoids Aldosterone Kidney Promotes sodium resorption
and water elimination
EXERCISE 20. CLINICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
GLUCOCORTICOSTEROID SIDE EFFECTS
1. Suppression of the immune response
EXERCISE 21. CLINICAL THINKING:
IDENTIFY EFFECTS OF EPINEPHRINE
AND NOREPINEPHRINE DURING FIGHT
OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
1. Increase heart rate
EXERCISE 22. CLINICAL THINKING: CASE
STUDY CANINE HYPERADRENOCORTICISM
Hyperadrenocorticism is a condition that results from exces-
sive production of glucocorticoid hormone from the adrenal
Hyperglycemia
wound
healing
Increased
appetite
Increased
thirst
Anuria
Flaky skin
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EXERCISE 23. CRITICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
PANCREATIC HORMONES
A Prevents hyperglycemia by increasing glucose uptake into
cells
C Secreted by the delta cells of the pancreatic islets
EXERCISE 24. CLINICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
HORMONES ASSOCIATED WITH
HYPERGLYCEMIA
1. Glucocorticoids (cortisol)
2. Glucagon
3. Epinephrine
EXERCISE 25.
EXERCISE 26. CLINICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
INSULINOMA PROTOCOL
1. Hyperglycemia
2. Glycosuria
EXERCISE 27. CRITICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
TRUE AND FALSE STATEMENTS
T A defi ciency in erythropoietin caused by kidney failure
EXERCISE 28. CLINICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
AND LABEL THE GLANDS OF THE ENDOCRINE
SYSTEM
A. Pituitary gland
EXERCISE 29. CLINICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
THE HORMONE RELEASED BY EACH
ENDOCRINE GLAND
A ACTH
C Calcitonin
D Epinephrine
A F S H
F Erythropoietin
E Glucagon
A L H
A O x y t o c i n
A Prolactin
EXERCISE 30. CLINICAL THINKING: IDENTIFY
DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENDOCRINE
SYSTEM
A defi ciency of insulin (2 words): DIABETES MELLITUS
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