APHY 102 Ivy Tech, Lecture, Exam 1
Endocrine System and Blood - Questions and
Answers
Which cells produce insulin?
Beta cells in the pancreas
The normal development of the immune response is partially controlled by hormones. Where are
these hormones produced?
Thymus
How do nearly all protein or amino-acid based hormones express their signaling effect?
Second messengers
What are the major targets of Growth Hormone (GH)?
Bones & Skeletal muscles
Define hormones
Steroidal or amino-acid based molecules released to the blood that act as chemical messengers to
regulate specific body functions
What hormone raises blood sugar levels?
glucagon
What hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb water from forming urine?
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
What needs to be present for a specific tissue or organ to respond to the presence of a hormone?
Appropriate receptors on target cells
What does oxytocin do?
Stimulates uterine contractions & helps with milk production
What type of Diabetes does not produce insulin?
Type 1
What is another name for LH?
Luteinizing Hormone (glycoprotein, gonadotropic cells)
Define eicosanoid. Give examples
Not a hydrocortisone (Prostaglandins, Paracrines, Leukotrienes)
Which hormone appears important in regulation of sleep cycles?
Melatonin
Endocrine System and Blood - Questions and
Answers
Which cells produce insulin?
Beta cells in the pancreas
The normal development of the immune response is partially controlled by hormones. Where are
these hormones produced?
Thymus
How do nearly all protein or amino-acid based hormones express their signaling effect?
Second messengers
What are the major targets of Growth Hormone (GH)?
Bones & Skeletal muscles
Define hormones
Steroidal or amino-acid based molecules released to the blood that act as chemical messengers to
regulate specific body functions
What hormone raises blood sugar levels?
glucagon
What hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb water from forming urine?
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
What needs to be present for a specific tissue or organ to respond to the presence of a hormone?
Appropriate receptors on target cells
What does oxytocin do?
Stimulates uterine contractions & helps with milk production
What type of Diabetes does not produce insulin?
Type 1
What is another name for LH?
Luteinizing Hormone (glycoprotein, gonadotropic cells)
Define eicosanoid. Give examples
Not a hydrocortisone (Prostaglandins, Paracrines, Leukotrienes)
Which hormone appears important in regulation of sleep cycles?
Melatonin
