Introduction To The Endocrine System - Human Physiology

Course

Anatomy & Physiology

Study Pack

Set 1: Introduction to Physiology

Set 2: Molecular Interactions

Set 3: Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues

Set 4: Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Set 5: Membrane Dynamics

Set 6: Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

Set 7: Introduction to the Endocrine System

Set 8: Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

Set 9: The Central Nervous System

Set 10: Sensory Physiology

Set 11: Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control

Set 12: Muscles

Set 13: Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement

Set 14: Cardiovascular Physiology

Set 15: Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure

Set 16: Blood

Set 17: Mechanics of Breathing

Set 18: Gas Exchange and Transport

Set 19: The Kidneys

Set 20: Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Set 21: The Digestive System

Set 22: Metabolism and Energy Balance

Set 23: Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

Set 24: The Immune System

Set 25: Integrative Physiology III: Exercise

Set 26: Reproduction and Development

Set 7 Introduction To The Endocrine System

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Set 7 Introduction To The Endocrine System

Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is

A) TSH.
B) ACTH.
C) growth hormone.
D) FSH.
E) prolactin.

Answer

Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free

Match each term with the appropriate description.
-True endocrine gland of epithelial origin

A)peptide hormone
B)steroid hormone
C)amino acid-derived hormone
D)anterior pituitary
E)hypothalamus
F)posterior pituitary

Answer

Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free

Match each term with the appropriate description.
-derivatives of tyrosine

A)peptide hormone
B)steroid hormone
C)amino acid-derived hormone
D)anterior pituitary
E)hypothalamus
F)posterior pituitary

Answer