Biology 2404 A&P Basics Lecture Quiz Dr. Weis
Endocrine
1. Define hormone (0.5 points)
2. Name two chemical classes of hormones and an example of each.
a)
b)
3. Name the three ways hormones are stimulated for release and the chief feed back
mechanism controlling hormone levels.
a)
b)
c)
d) Feed back =
4. Name four hormones of the anterior pituitary and give their target organs and functions. ( 2 points)
a)
b)
c)
d)
5. Name a hormone from the posterior pituitary and give it’s target organ and function.
6. How does the hypothalamus control the pituitary ?
7. Complete the following table (3 points)
|
Hormone |
Source Organ |
Target Organ |
Function |
| a) |
pancreas |
b) | c) |
|
T3, T4 |
d) | e) | f) |
| g) | h) | i) |
Maintain pregnancy |
| j) | k) |
testes |
L) |
8. Name another organ not listed on this quiz that has secondary hormone functions. (0.5)
Extra Credit :
Name two general problems or disease conditions that are found in the endocrine system.
a)
b)