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ATI TEAS 7 - ENDOCRINE SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ATI TEAS 7 - ENDOCRINE SYSTEMEXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
endocrine system - Answer-set of organs that secrete hormones directly into the
circulator system
nervous system is involved in rapid communication within the body and detects stimuli
and coordinates a response. The endocrine system is involved with more long lasting
responses. - Answer-What is the relationship between the endocrine and central
nervous system?
gland - Answer-specific type of organ that secretes hormones into the blood to target
and affect other organ.
major glands in the endocrine system - Answer-pineal, hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid,
parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, and testes
hypothalamus - Answer-part of the brain involved in the endocrine system that controls
the pituitary gland.
pineal gland - Answer-located in the middle of the brain ; releases the hormone
melatonin(regulates sleep cycles)
thyroid/parathyroid glands - Answer-Found in the neck, and the two adrenal glands are
located on the top of each kidney
function of endocrine system - Answer-regulates many body functions by controlling the
amount of hormones released
endocrine glands - Answer-produce hormones that have different chemical structures
epinephrine and norepinephrine - Answer-water-soluble hormone that is released in
response to stress ; prepares the body for emergencies "fight or flight"
metabolic diseases such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and gigantism - Answer-What
can hormone inbalance cause?
gigantism - Answer-too much growth hormone
homeostasis - Answer-the maintenance of a constant internal environment ; helps cells
to work as efficiently as possible
antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - Answer-promotes absorption of water by kidneys
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