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What are Hormones?
Chemical messengers
What is the growth hormone responsible for?
The Growth Hormone is responsible for growth and development. It is also called somatotropic hormone (STH).
Which endocrine glands produce hormones that work with the sympathetic nervous system and cause the "fight or flight" response?
Adrenal Glands
Which glands release sweat and saliva?
Exocrine
Which of these glands produce a hormone that stimulates cells in the immune system?
Thymus
What type of gland is the pancreas?
Endocrine and Exocrine
Goiter and bulging eyeballs are symptoms of which of these disorders?
Hyperthyroidism
Which of these glands produce a hormone that is believed to affect the sleep cycle?
Pineal Body
In which type of diabetes does the pancreas produce some insulin, but not enough of it?
Type 2 Diabetes
Which of these glands produces hormones that help to regulate body metabolism?
Thyroid gland
Which lobe of the pituitary gland produces more hormones?
Anterior lobe
Which gland is known as the "master gland" because it produces hormones to regulate other glands?
Pituitary Gland
What does the Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates?
ovulation and the formation of corpus luteum to secrete progesterone in females.
What two hormones does the posterior lobe produce?
Antidiuretic and Oxytocin
What is the function of the Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
maintains water balance by increasing the absorption of water by the kidneys. It is also called vasopressin.
What is the small piece of tissue called in the Thyroid gland
isthmus
