Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 4 Exam

Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 4 Exam Which of the following endocrine glands is considered the “master gland?” -pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovary or testis. Your Answer: pituitary Pituitary gland Describe the negative feedback mechanism of the endocrine system using the thyroid gland as an example. Your Answer: the pituitary gland releases thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which them stimulates the release of thyroid hormones (T4, T3, and calcitonin). Because these hormones are being released, they tell the pituitary gland to stop releasing TSH. If the levels of thyroid hormones were low then the would stimulate the pituitary gland to release more TSH. What pituitary hormone does vasopressin mimic? Your Answer: ADH