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Endocrine Anatomy Lab

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An __________ gland is a ductless gland that empties its hormone into the extracellular fluid, from which it enters the blood.
endocrine
This endocrine gland sits atop the kidneys. It's inner most portion releases the hormone epinephrine.
adrenal
The pituitary gland, also known as the __________, is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.
hypophysis
Cretinism, a condition characterized by mental retardation in children, is caused by deficiency of ________.
thyroid hormone
The __________ gland is composed of two lobes and located in the throat, just inferior to the larynx.
thyroid
In addition to endocrine glands, some organs whose functions are primarily nonendocrine also produce hormones. These endocrine tissues include ________ and ________.
heart and kidneys
This gland is rather large in an infant, begins to atrophy at puberty, and is relatively inconspicuous by old age. It produces hormones that direct the maturation of T cells. It is the __________ gland.
thymus
What gland makes growth hormone?
pituitary
__________ form the endocrine portion of the pancreas.
Pancreatic islets
Hormones released from this gland include ADH and oxytocin.
posterior pituitary
Define hormone.
A chemical (protein, steroid or amine) produced by the endocrine gland that is transported via the blood to the body where it has the ability to effect all the bodily cells or target cells/organs.
Melatonin, a hormone made by this gland, controls our diurnal (daily) cycle.
pineal gland
The anterior pituitary gland is also referred to as the master endocrine gland because it controls the activity of many other endocrine glands.
True
Which hormones are produced by the parathyroid gland?
only PTH
The pancreas produces two hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. Name the hormone that increases blood glucose levels. __________
glucagon
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