5 Written Questions

1. one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.
2. The male sex hormone produced by the testes which promotes the maturation of the reproductive system accessory structures, and development of the male secondary sex characteristics.
3. excessive hormone production by an endocrine gland
4. A small mass of tissue near the center of the brain; it secretes the hormone melatonin.
5. class of hormones that cannot pass through the cell membrane; less likely to be stored in the body

5 Matching Questions

1. antidiuretic hormone
2. steroid hormone
3. hormones
4. endocrine system
5. positive feedback

1. a class of hormones that can pass through the cell membrane; can be stored in the body
2. b a collection of glands and groups of cells thats secrete hormones that regulate growth,development, and homeostsis
3. c Process that amplifies a small change (Reinforce change)
4. d hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney
5. e chemical "messengers" of the endocrine system that are released into the blood

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. deficient hormone production by an endocrine gland
   1. Prolactin
   2. hypersecretion
   3. cortisol
   4. hyposecretion
2. the master gland of the endocrine system
   1. pituitary gland
   2. pineal gland
   3. adrenal gland
   4. thyroid gland
3. a response that opposes the original stimulus
   1. testosterone
   2. tetany
   3. positive feedback
   4. negative feedback
4. mechanism of hormone action used by steroid hormones which bring their message directly into the cell
   1. testosterone
   2. progesterone
   3. two messenger model
   4. one messenger model
5. mechanism of hormone action used by protein hormones; attach to cell membrane receptors which activate enzymes in the cell to produce the desired effect
   1. testosterone
   2. progesterone
   3. two messenger model
   4. one messenger model

5 True/False Question

1. growth hormone → class of hormones that can pass through the cell membrane; can be stored in the body
   

   True        False

2. follicle stimulating hormone → secreted in increasing amounts during puberty, by the anterior pituitary gland, to stimulate development of reproductive cell follicles
   

   True        False

3. oxytocin → A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. It induces contractions of the uterine muscles during labor.
   

   True        False

4. adrenocorticotropic hormone → hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney
   

   True        False

5. thyroid gland → Gland located near the heart; it aids in the body's defence against infection by making antibodies
   

   True        False