Question 1

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​
-This gland controls circadian rhythms
A)​adrenal cortex
B)​ovary
C)​pineal
D)​parathyroid
E)​thymus

Accepted Answer

The pineal gland is responsible for producing and regulating the hormone melatonin, which helps control circadian rhythms such as sleeping and waking cycles.

Question 2

When blood glucose is low, __________ is secreted, which calls for the liver to break down glycogen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When blood glucose is low, __________ is...

Question 3

-parathyroid gland

Accepted Answer

The parathyroid gland secretes a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH), which promotes calcium release from bone storage sites.

Answer: M
 The posterior pituitary gland secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Question 4

-adrenal glands

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-adrenal glands
...

Question 5

-ovaries

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-ovaries
...

Question 6

-thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine, which increases the metabolic rate, and calcitonin, which inhibits the release of calcium from bone storage sites.

Answer: H
 The pituitary gland secretes luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which are involved in the regulation of the reproductive system.

Answer: I
 Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to affect distant parts of the body.

Answer: J
 The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH), which promotes the release of calcium from bone storage sites.

Answer: M
 The posterior pituitary gland secretes oxytocin, which stimulates uterine contraction and milk ejection, and antidiuretic hormone, which helps regulate water balance in the body.

Question 7

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​
-This gland secretes a hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.
A)​adrenal cortex
B)​ovary
C)​pineal
D)​parathyroid
E)​thymus

Accepted Answer

The ovary secretes estrogen and progesterone, which prepare and maintain the uterus for pregnancy. The other glands listed do not have a direct role in this function.

Question 8

-thymus

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-thymus
...

Question 9

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-The kidneys are the target for this hormone.
A)​estrogen
B)​luteinizing hormone
C)​somatotropin
D)​oxytocin
E)​antidiuretic hormone

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is also known as vasopressin and it targets the kidneys to regulate water balance by promoting water reabsorption.

Question 10

At one time, the pituitary was known as the 'master gland'. Explain why this name is both fitting and misplaced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At one time, the pituitary was known...

Question 11

-pineal gland

Accepted Answer

The pineal gland secretes melatonin in low light conditions.

Answer: M
 The pineal gland secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.

Note: None of the other options are correct for the pineal gland.

Question 12

-pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-pituitary gland
...

Question 13

-pancreas

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-pancreas
...

Question 14

-hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus contains centers concerned with body temperature regulation and with salt and water balance.

Answer: C
 Messages from the hypothalamus influence sleep and wakefulness.

Answer: I
 The hypothalamus is often called the "emotional-visceral brain."

Answer: J
 The hypothalamus consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Answer: N
 The hypothalamus is responsible for the "rest and digest" response.

Question 15

-All vertebrates have a(n) __________ system of secretory glands and cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-All vertebrates have a(n) __________ system of...

Question 16

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-Uterine contractions are induced by this hormone.
A)​estrogen
B)​luteinizing hormone
C)​somatotropin
D)​oxytocin
E)​antidiuretic hormone

Accepted Answer

Uterine contractions are induced by oxytocin, which is released from the posterior pituitary gland during childbirth.

Question 17

Binding of a protein hormone may lead to formation of a(n) __________, which relays a signal into the cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Binding of a protein hormone may lead...

Question 18

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​
-Progesterone is produced by this gland.
A)​adrenal cortex
B)​ovary
C)​pineal
D)​parathyroid
E)​thymus

Accepted Answer

Progesterone is primarily produced by the ovaries, with smaller amounts also produced by the adrenal glands. It is involved in the female menstrual cycle and pregnancy. The other four glands listed do not produce progesterone.

Question 19

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​
-Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by this gland.
A)​adrenal cortex
B)​ovary
C)​pineal
D)​parathyroid
E)​thymus

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​
-This gland plays a central role in the immune response.
A)​adrenal cortex
B)​ovary
C)​pineal
D)​parathyroid
E)​thymus

Accepted Answer

The answer of Respond to the following statements in reference...

Quiz 34: Endocrine Control

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland controls circadian rhythms

When blood glucose is low, __________ is secreted, which calls for the liver to break down glycogen.

-parathyroid gland

-adrenal glands

-ovaries

-thyroid gland

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland secretes a hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.

-thymus

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -The kidneys are the target for this hormone.

At one time, the pituitary was known as the 'master gland'. Explain why this name is both fitting and misplaced.

-pineal gland

-pituitary gland

-pancreas

-hypothalamus

-All vertebrates have a(n) __________ system of secretory glands and cells.

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Uterine contractions are induced by this hormone.

Binding of a protein hormone may lead to formation of a(n) __________, which relays a signal into the cell.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Progesterone is produced by this gland.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by this gland.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland plays a central role in the immune response.

Quiz 34: Endocrine Control

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​ -This gland controls circadian rhythms

When blood glucose is low, __________ is secreted, which calls for the liver to break down glycogen.

-parathyroid gland

-adrenal glands

-ovaries

-thyroid gland

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​ -This gland secretes a hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.

-thymus

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -The kidneys are the target for this hormone.

At one time, the pituitary was known as the 'master gland'. Explain why this name is both fitting and misplaced.

-pineal gland

-pituitary gland

-pancreas

-hypothalamus

-All vertebrates have a(n) __________ system of secretory glands and cells.

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Uterine contractions are induced by this hormone.

Binding of a protein hormone may lead to formation of a(n) __________, which relays a signal into the cell.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​ -Progesterone is produced by this gland.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​ -Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by this gland.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​ -This gland plays a central role in the immune response.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland controls circadian rhythms

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland secretes a hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Progesterone is produced by this gland.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by this gland.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland plays a central role in the immune response.