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Chapter 20 Study Worksheet

This document provides an overview of the endocrine system, detailing various glands and the hormones they secrete. Key glands discussed include the anterior pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, and others, along with their respective hormone functions. It also includes study tips for organizing the information effectively.

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Chapter 20 Study Worksheet

This document provides an overview of the endocrine system, detailing various glands and the hormones they secrete. Key glands discussed include the anterior pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, and others, along with their respective hormone functions. It also includes study tips for organizing the information effectively.

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Chapter 20

Study
Worksheet
The Endocrine System

Glands associated with the endocrine system:

Discussed in
reproductive
system chapter

Which gland associated with the endocrine system is known as


the “command center” of the system?
The Anterior lobe

Hypothalamic neurons signal the


anterior pituitary secretory cells (short
neuron system)

Briefly list the hormones secreted


from the anterior pituitary
The Posterior lobe

Hypothalamic neurons directly control


pituitary secretory cells (long neuron
system)

Briefly list the hormones secreted


from the anterior pituitary

The Thyroid
Within the thyroid gland, ___________ make the hormone
calcitonin and _____________ make thyroid hormone.

These small glands located


on top of the thyroid gland
make the hormone
_____________.

The cells that make and secrete


PTH are called ____________.
The Thymus

These hormones secreted


by the thymus are produce
to drive T-lymphocytes
growth and maturation.

The pyramid shaped gland located on top of the kidneys are


known as the _____________.
2 zones of the
gland:

3 layers of the cortex:

Cortex layer Hormone produced


The adrenal medulla makes ________, which are specially
made by __________ cells.

The Pancreas

The pancreas has both endocrine and ________ function.

Groups of secretory cells in the pancreas are called


________.

Alpha cells -

Beta cells -
This small gland is located
posterior to the
diencephalon region of the
CNS.

Secretory cells of this gland are


responsible for secreting

Hormone secreted by the stomach:

Hormones secreted by the


small intestines:

Hormones secreted by the


kidneys:
Hormone secreted by the right atrium
muscle cells:

Study tip:
Create a table of the gland/organs, hormones (and their
abbreviations, an the source of the hormone (cell types/
area of gland)

Make flash cards or the gland/cell types a their associated


hormones

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