Endocrine System Human Endocrine System
A- FILL IN THE BLANKS:
A- FILL IN THE BLANKS: 1. ________ controls the endocrine system via the
pituitary gland.
1. The chemical messengers that control body are
called ____________. 2. The over secretion of growth hormone causes
__________ disease.
2. An organ that produces hormones is called
___________. 3.________ hormone regulates the water balance
of body.
3. Internal balance of body is called ___________.
4.________ hormone triggers milk production from
the mammary glands.
B-DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS
B- Match each pituitary hormone with its action.
Hormone:
1. ___ADH a. Stimulates ovaries and testes
2. ___FSH b. Stimulates production of eggs and
Target cell: sperm
3. ___LH c. Stimulates release of hormones
from adrenal cortex
4.___ GH d. Stimulates protein synthesis and
Endocrine gland: growth in cells
5. ___ACTH e. Stimulates the kidneys to
reabsorb water
C- SHORT ANSWERS: C- SHORT ANSWER:
1. Compare endocrine glands and exocrine glands. 1. Which hormones are secreted by Pituitary
Give an example for each gland. glands?
Thyroid- Parathyroid glands, Pancreas
A- FILL IN THE BLANKS
2. What are the differences between peptide and
steroid hormones? 1. The less secretion of thyroxin hormone causes
______________ disease.
2. Insulin and glucagon hormones are secreted by
_______________.
3. Explain the feedback mechanism with an
example. 3. __________ and ___________ hormones
regulate blood sugar level.
B- SHORT ANSWER: B- SHORT ANSWER:
1. Which hormones control Ca++ level between 1. Which hormones are secreted by ovaries? And
blood and bones? Explain function of each one. explain their effects on body.
2. What is the function of thymus gland?
2. Which hormones are
secreted by organ given
aside? And explain their
functions in Human body.
3. What are the functions of Progesterone
Hormone?
3. What is the name of 4. In which conditions can Addison’s disease be
organ given aside? seen?
What hormones are
secreted from this glad?
5. What are the effects of Adrenalin hormone?
Adrenal, thymus glands and gonads
A- FILL IN THE BLANKS
1. Adrenal glands are located on ____________.
2. ______________ hormone promotes the
synthesis of glucose from lipid and proteins.
3. Testosterone hormone is secreted by
___________.
4. _____________ hormone controls filtration of
minerals from kidneys.
5. Under immediate stress conditions __________,
_______________ hormones are secreted by
adrenal medulla.
