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The Human Body in Health and Disease

Barbara Janson Cohen, Kerry L. Hull

Chapter 12

The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

02:04

Problem 1

Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands are called ______.

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01:25

Problem 2

The part of the brain that regulates pituitary gland activity is the ______.

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01:05

Problem 3

Red blood cell production in the bone marrow is stimulated by the hormone ______.

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01:47

Problem 4

The main androgen produced by the testes is ______.

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03:11

Problem 5

A hormone produced by the heart is ______.

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02:04

Problem 6

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item.
a. hypoglycemia
b. gigantism
c. tetany
d. diabetes insipidus
e. acromegaly

A disorder caused by overproduction of growth hormone in the adult

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02:04

Problem 7

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item.
a. hypoglycemia
b. gigantism
c. tetany
d. diabetes insipidus
e. acromegaly

A disorder caused by underproduction of parathyroid hormone

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02:04

Problem 8

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item.
a. hypoglycemia
b. gigantism
c. tetany
d. diabetes insipidus
e. acromegaly

A disorder caused by overproduction of insulin

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02:04

Problem 9

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item.
a. hypoglycemia
b. gigantism
c. tetany
d. diabetes insipidus
e. acromegaly

A disorder caused by overproduction of growth hormone in a child

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02:04

Problem 10

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item.
a. hypoglycemia
b. gigantism
c. tetany
d. diabetes insipidus
e. acromegaly

A disorder caused by underproduction of antidiuretic hormone

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02:18

Problem 11

To what do hormones bind?
a. lipid bilayer
b. transporters
c. ion channels
d. receptors

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01:24

Problem 12

Which hormone promotes uterine contractions and milk ejection?
a. prolactin
b. oxytocin
c. estrogen
d. luteinizing hormone

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01:11

Problem 13

Choose the principal hormonal regulator of the basal metabolic rate.
a. cortisol
b. triiodothyronine
c. aldosterone
d. progesterone

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00:22

Problem 14

Which structure secretes epinephrine?
a. adrenal cortex
b. adrenal medulla
c. kidneys
d. pancreas

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01:35

Problem 15

Which organ regulates sleep-wake cycles?
a. pituitary
b. thyroid
c. thymus
d. pineal

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01:19

Problem 16

With regard to regulation, what are the main differences between the nervous system and the endocrine system?

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00:22

Problem 17

Explain how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland regulate certain endocrine glands. Use the thyroid as an example.

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00:41

Problem 18

Name the two divisions of the pituitary gland. List the hormones released from each division, and describe the effects of each.

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01:25

Problem 19

Compare and contrast the following hormones:
a. thyroxine and triiodothyronine
b. cortisol and aldosterone
c. insulin and glucagon
d. testosterone and estrogen

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04:15

Problem 20

Describe the anatomy of the following endocrine glands:
a. thyroid
b. pancreas
c. adrenals

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01:22

Problem 21

Compare and contrast the following diseases:
a. Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves disease
b. type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus
c. Addison disease and Cushing syndrome

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01:46

Problem 22

Name the hormone released by the kidneys and by the pineal gland. What are the effects of each?

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01:28

Problem 23

List several hormones released during stress. What is the relationship between prolonged stress and disease?

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06:49

Problem 24

Referring to Appendix 2, cite changes in the urine that accompany diabetes mellitus. What is the normal fasting level for glucose in the blood?

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01:48

Problem 25

Referring to Appendix 5, name all the endocrine glands shown and give the number of the figure(s) in which they appear.

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01:00

Problem 26

In the case study, Dr. Carter noted that Becky presented with the three cardinal signs of type 1 diabetes mellitus. What are they? What causes them?

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00:20

Problem 27

How is type 1 diabetes mellitus similar to starvation?

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01:15

Problem 28

One consequence of decreased blood levels of thyroid hormone is increased blood levels of thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH). Why?

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02:57

Problem 29

Mr. Jefferson has rheumatoid arthritis, which is being treated with glucocorticoids. During a recent checkup, his doctor notices that Mr. Jefferson's face is "puffy" and his arms are bruised. Why does the doctor decide to lower his patient's glucocorticoid dosage?

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