Endocrine System

    Endocrine System
    The hypothalamus produces “releasing hormones”. What do these releasing hormones do?
    The anterior pituitary produces hormones that stimulate other endocrine organs, but the ant pit does not release hormones until directed to the hypothalamus.
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    Endocrine System
    The pituitary gland has an anterior portion and a posterior portion. One difference between the two is:
    Choices A, B and C are the reverse of the true situation.
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    Which part of the pituitary gland is comprised of neural tissue?
    The posterior pituitary is part of the brain.
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    Which gland or organ releases erythropoietin?
    Kidneys produce erythropoietin (EPO) – which signals the red bone marrow to increase production of RBC.
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    To which group of hormones does aldosterone belong?
    As aldosterone is concerned with the absorption of sodium ions, a “mineral”, and aldosterone is produced by the adrenal cortex; it is termed a mineralocorticoid.
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    What hormone is produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland?
    Parafollicular (or “C”) cells of the thyroid produce calcitonin which aids in lowering of blood calcium.
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    Which organ produces the most estrogens?
    The ovaries, specifically the cells surrounding the ovum, produce estrogens. The corpus luteum produces a smaller amount.
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    Complete the following sentence correctly. The hypothalamus:
    The hypothalamus integrates the nervous and endocrine systems of body control.
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    Which of the following is a part of the endocrine system?
    The pancreatic islets secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon.
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    Which organ produces insulin?
    The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans (pancreatic islets) produce insulin.
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