Structure & Function of the Body Edition 16 Patton Chapter 011 Quiz Bank with Verified Answers 2023

exocrine glands correct answers gland that releases its secretions through tubelike structures called ducts endocrine glands correct answers Ductless glands that empty their hormonal products directly into the blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) correct answers stimulates secretion from thyroid gland - anterior pituitary Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) correct answers stimulates secretion from adrenal cortex hormones - anterior pituitary Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) correct answers stimulates production of ova and sperm - anterior pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH) correct answers causes ovulation; stimulates the secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum; causes the secretion of testosterone in the testes - anterior pituitary growth hormone (GH) correct answers stimulates growth; mobilized nutrient molecules, causing an increase in blood glucose concentration - anterior pituitary Prolactin (PRL) (lactogenic hormone) correct answers Stimulates breast development during pregnancy and milk secretion after pregnancy - anterior pituitary antidiuretic hormone (ADH) correct answers stimulates retention of water by the kidneys - posterior pituitary Oxytocin (OT) correct answers Increases the contractions of the uterus during birth and promotes the release of breast milk - posterior pituitary releasing hormones (RHs) (several) correct answers Stimulate the anterior pituitary to release hormones - hypothalamus inhibiting hormones (IHs) (several) correct answers Inhibit the anterior pituitary's secretion of hormones - hypothalamus Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) correct answers Stimulate the energy metabolism of all cells - thyroid; T4 more abundant but T3 more potent Calcitonin (CT) correct answers Inhibits the breakdown of bone; causes a decrease in blood calcium concentration - thyroid parathyroid hormone (PTH) correct answers Stimulates the breakdown of bone; causes an increase in blood calcium concentration - parathyroid