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PN 108 ENDOCRINE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What is the function of the pituitary gland?It's the master gland of the endocrine system and it secrets hormones
What is the function of the pancreas?
Secretes insulin and glucagon hormones.
The pancreas is considered to have 2 types of functions. What are they?
The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland
What does the parathyroid gland do?
Regulates the calcium loss/gain from the bones, kidneys and GI tract
What hormone does the parathyroid gland secrete?
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Name the endocrine organs
1. hypothalamus
2. pituitary gland
3. pineal gland
, 4. thymus
5. thyroid gland/parathyroid gland
6. pancreas
7. adrenal gland
8. ovaries
9. testes
The majority of hormones are released from which gland?
anterior pituitary gland ( adenohypophysis)
What is the posterior pituitary responsible for?
releasing ONLY anti-diuretic hormone and oxytocin
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
the hypothalamus is responsible for visceral functions such as hunger,
thirst, and sex drive.
What is the purpose of the anti-diurteic hormone? (ADH)
Stops the body from producing too much urine
What is the purpose of the thyroid stimulating hormone? (TSH)
ThIS hormone controls the body's metabolism
What is the function of the adrenal glands?
Located at the top of each kidney, adrenal glands produce hormones
that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to
stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate BP.
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