A&P Basics                BIOL 2404      Lab Quiz: Endocrine               Dr. Weis

Number and answer the questions in a separate MS Word Document

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Each question is worth 0.5 points, unless otherwise indicated

1. Define hormone.

2. Name and describe a chemical class of hormones and give an example.

3. Name the two locations for hormone receptors.

4. Give the hormones and function for the following

            a) Parathyroid

            b) Pineal

            c) Thymus

            d) Testes

            e) Ovaries

            f) Heart

5. Name the two hormones from the posterior pituitary and their function. (1 point)

6. Explain how the hypothalamus controls the pituitary.

7. Give the function of the following Anterior pituitary hormones:

            a) GH

            b) PRL

            c) TSH

            d) FSH

            e) LH

            f) ACTH

8. Explain how the pancreas is both an exocrine and endocrine gland.

9. Name the hormones and function of the adrenal medulla.

Extra Credit:

Name and define the major feedback mechanism for hormonal control.