Endocrine System 0.0 / 5 ? FunFunFunNone Created by: niss81Created on: 30-09-20 10:47 Catecholamines: include epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine 1 of 25 Insulin and glucagon: are secreted by the pancreas and are concerned with the regulation of blood glucose 2 of 25 calcitonin and parathyroid hormone: control plasma levels of calcium 3 of 25 the adrenal medulla: is part of the flight or fight response 4 of 25 The secretion of this gland is described as sympathomimetic adrenal medulla 5 of 25 what is the stimulus for the release of insulin high plasma levels of glucose 6 of 25 Cushing syndrome: may be caused by steroid (prednisone) therapy 7 of 25 abrupt, sudden withdrawal of prednisone (cortisol) is most likely to cause acute adrenal insufficiency 8 of 25 T3, T4, and calcitonin are: secreted by the thyroid gland 9 of 25 a deficiency of ADH is most likely to: induce polyuria 10 of 25 enlargement of the thyroid gland: is called a goiter 11 of 25 an excessive growth of hair in locations where hair growth in women is normally minimal is known as: hirsutism 12 of 25 a deficiency of insulin causes: hyperglycemia 13 of 25 which gland secretes TSH, ACTH, and growth hormone? anterior pituitary gland 14 of 25 steroids: include the glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens 15 of 25 which gland secretes melatonin and is concerned with our biological rhythms? pineal gland 16 of 25 the secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland suppresses further secretion of ACTH by the anterior pituitary gland what is this interaction called? negative feedback control 17 of 25 epinephrine (adrenalin) increases blood glucose by: stimulating the hepatic conversion of glycogen into glucose 18 of 25 this adrenal cortical mineralocorticoid helps regulate salt and water balance: aldosterone 19 of 25 cretinism, myxedema, and graves disease are all: disorders of the thyroid gland function 20 of 25 antidiuretic hormone ( ADH) and oxytocin: are secreted by the neruohypophysis 21 of 25 ketosis and acidosis are: indicative of a rapid and incomplete metabolism of fatty acids 22 of 25 estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone: are secreted by the gonads 23 of 25 glugagon is secreted in response to a decrease in blood glucose 24 of 25 oxytocin: is a neurohypophyseal hormone that stimulates the uterine muscle to contract, thereby assisting in labor 25 of 25
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