NUR 3128 Module 4 Exam 1 Questions and Answer

Pituitary Gland Answer -Produces and releases hormones that regulate other endocrine glands. -Controlled by the hypothalamus through releasing and inhibiting factors. -Hormones include growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), among others. Thyroid Gland Answer -Produces thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) that regulate metabolism. -TSH from the pituitary stimulates thyroid hormone production. -Negative feedback loop maintains thyroid hormone levels. Adrenal Glands Answer -Adrenal cortex produces corticosteroids (cortisol, aldosterone) involved in stress response and electrolyte balance. -Adrenal medulla releases adrenaline and norepinephrine in the fight-or-flight response. 1)chemical factors 2)endocrine factors 3)neural control Answer What regulates hormone release (3)? endocrine nervous Answer The ___ system and the ___ system work together to regulate responses to the internal and external environment. hormonal imbalances Answer -Disorders of the endocrine gland. -Failure of the feedback systems. -Defects of delivery of the hormone in the bloodstream. Hyperpituitarism Answer -Most commonly due to pituitary adenoma. -We will focus o