HESI Anatomy and Physiology
2024/Updated/102 Questions
and Answers/A+ Rated
Endocrine system - -Composed of glands that discharge hormones into
the blood. The bloodstream carries these hormones to various target
organs in other parts of the body.
-The endocrine system is though of as a "____" system in comparrison
to other systems because its initiation and effects are frequently
prolonged and can take hours or days (such as the nervous system" - -
Slow
-What are some of the things regulated by the hormones produced by
the endocrine system. - -Growth, development, reproduction, and
metabolism
-Hypothalamus (Primary endocrine glands and hormones) - -Dopamine,
thyrotropin- releasing hormone (TRH)
-Anterior lobe (Pituitary Gland) - -Growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), prolactin, follicle-
stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone
-Posterior lobe (Pituitary Gland) - -Oxytocin, Vasopressin
-Pineal gland (Pituitary Gland) - -Melatonin
-Thyroid Gland (Pituitary Gland) - -Triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4),
calcitonin
-Parathyroid Gland (Pituitary Gland) - -parathyroid hormone (PTH)
-Medulla (Adrenal Gland) - -Adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine
-Cortex (Adrenal Gland) - -Androgens, aldosterone, cortisol
-Pancreas (Adrenal Gland) - -Insulin, glucagon
-Testes (Adrenal Gland) - -Testosterone
-Ovaries (Adrenal Gland) - -Estrogen, progesterone
-Any location along the gland-circulatory system-target tissue circuit is
__________ to endocrine system issues. - -Susceptible
, -The gland itself may secrete an _________ amount or ________ amount
of hormone, causing a reduced or increased response in the body. - -
Excessive, Insufficient
-T or F? Circulatory problems may result in delayed or weaker response
if hormones are not delivered to the target organ as intended. - -True
-If the receptors on the organs are not fully _______, the organ may not
be able to interpret and respond to the "_________" the hormone is trying
to send - -functional, message
-Diabetes, Graves disease, Addison's disease, obesity, and osteoporosis
are common diseases linked to ________ ________. - -Endocrine
dysfunction
-What makes up the skeletal system? - -The body's bones and the
connective tissues that support them
-The bones are though of as living _____ because they are composed of
minerals cells, and protein fibers. - -organs
-What three layers do bones exist as? - -Porous the flexible interiors
layers of cancellous bone, the robust exterior layer or "compact bone" ,
and the deepest layer "bone marrow"
-What does bone marrow produce? - -Red blood cells
-In addition to providing the body's framework, bones protect __________
organs, help the bone marrow produce red blood cells, and store
calcium, iron, and fat. - -internal
-Human infants have ___ bones at birth, but as they grow and develop,
some of those bones join together, leaving an adult with only ____
bones. - -300,206
-___ to ____ percent of the mass of the average person is made up of
their _______ _______. - -30-40%,sketelal system
-There are ____ types of bones found in the body. **Name them** - -5.
Long, flat, short, sesamoid, and irregular
-Long bone - -The majority of the limbs are made of long bones and
they're longer than wide. EX: Tibia (shinbone), femur (thighbone), and
radius (radius), and the ulna (ulna) of the arms.
-Flat bones - -The body uses flat bones, which are thin bones, to
support or attach muscles. EX: sternum, ribs, pelvic and skull bones
2024/Updated/102 Questions
and Answers/A+ Rated
Endocrine system - -Composed of glands that discharge hormones into
the blood. The bloodstream carries these hormones to various target
organs in other parts of the body.
-The endocrine system is though of as a "____" system in comparrison
to other systems because its initiation and effects are frequently
prolonged and can take hours or days (such as the nervous system" - -
Slow
-What are some of the things regulated by the hormones produced by
the endocrine system. - -Growth, development, reproduction, and
metabolism
-Hypothalamus (Primary endocrine glands and hormones) - -Dopamine,
thyrotropin- releasing hormone (TRH)
-Anterior lobe (Pituitary Gland) - -Growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), prolactin, follicle-
stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone
-Posterior lobe (Pituitary Gland) - -Oxytocin, Vasopressin
-Pineal gland (Pituitary Gland) - -Melatonin
-Thyroid Gland (Pituitary Gland) - -Triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4),
calcitonin
-Parathyroid Gland (Pituitary Gland) - -parathyroid hormone (PTH)
-Medulla (Adrenal Gland) - -Adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine
-Cortex (Adrenal Gland) - -Androgens, aldosterone, cortisol
-Pancreas (Adrenal Gland) - -Insulin, glucagon
-Testes (Adrenal Gland) - -Testosterone
-Ovaries (Adrenal Gland) - -Estrogen, progesterone
-Any location along the gland-circulatory system-target tissue circuit is
__________ to endocrine system issues. - -Susceptible
, -The gland itself may secrete an _________ amount or ________ amount
of hormone, causing a reduced or increased response in the body. - -
Excessive, Insufficient
-T or F? Circulatory problems may result in delayed or weaker response
if hormones are not delivered to the target organ as intended. - -True
-If the receptors on the organs are not fully _______, the organ may not
be able to interpret and respond to the "_________" the hormone is trying
to send - -functional, message
-Diabetes, Graves disease, Addison's disease, obesity, and osteoporosis
are common diseases linked to ________ ________. - -Endocrine
dysfunction
-What makes up the skeletal system? - -The body's bones and the
connective tissues that support them
-The bones are though of as living _____ because they are composed of
minerals cells, and protein fibers. - -organs
-What three layers do bones exist as? - -Porous the flexible interiors
layers of cancellous bone, the robust exterior layer or "compact bone" ,
and the deepest layer "bone marrow"
-What does bone marrow produce? - -Red blood cells
-In addition to providing the body's framework, bones protect __________
organs, help the bone marrow produce red blood cells, and store
calcium, iron, and fat. - -internal
-Human infants have ___ bones at birth, but as they grow and develop,
some of those bones join together, leaving an adult with only ____
bones. - -300,206
-___ to ____ percent of the mass of the average person is made up of
their _______ _______. - -30-40%,sketelal system
-There are ____ types of bones found in the body. **Name them** - -5.
Long, flat, short, sesamoid, and irregular
-Long bone - -The majority of the limbs are made of long bones and
they're longer than wide. EX: Tibia (shinbone), femur (thighbone), and
radius (radius), and the ulna (ulna) of the arms.
-Flat bones - -The body uses flat bones, which are thin bones, to
support or attach muscles. EX: sternum, ribs, pelvic and skull bones
