Endocrine System Study Guide Answer Key
The Endocrine System 1) The endocrine system uses hormones ( chemical signals) to send messages through the blood stream to distant cells in the body. 2) Hormones control a wide range of activities in the cell including metabolism, growth and reproduction. 3) Based on chemical structure, there are 3 types of hormones:. peptide hormones - made from amino acids. steroids - made from cholesterol. prostaglandins - made from lipids 4) The human body produces at least 50 different - some examples are shown below, along with the location of their production. 5) Hormones are produced by many different organs in the body including the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, thymus gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, testes and ovaries.
Also are involved in the production and regulation of some hormones. 6) You'll notice in the above figure that several of these endocrine glands are located in the brain. Below is a closeup of their location. 7) The hypothalamus produces the hormones oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Oxytocin helps regulate contractions of the uterus during labor as well production of milk for breastfeeding.
Chapter 11 Endocrine System Study Guide Answers
ADH (also known as vasopressin regulates urine production by the kidneys. 8) The pituitary gland produces a number of important hormones including growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TH), adenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). 9) The produces the hormones thyroid hormone and calcitonin. 10) The parthyroid glands produce parthyroid hormone. 11) The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys.
They produce several important hormones including androgens, estrogens, cortisone and cortisol. 12) The pineal gland produces the hormone melatonin.
A study guide about the endocrine system. The Endocrine System. 1) The endocrine system uses hormones (chemical signals) to send messages through the blood stream to distant cells in the body. Study Guide, pp. Diseases of the Endocrine System L2 Accessibility Resource Manager. The Nervous and Endocrine Systems Chapter 22.