RIO SALADO BIO 202 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

RIO SALADO BIO 202

Endocrine Glands - answer Secrete hormones into the bloodstream (e.g., thyroid,
pituitary)

Exocrine Glands - answer Secrete substances through ducts to organ surfaces (e.g.,
sweat, salivary)

Hormonal Control - answer Slow, long-lasting responses via hormones in the
bloodstream

Neural Control - answer Quick, short-term responses via nerve impulses

Hypothalamus - answer Located in the brain

Pituitary Gland - answer Located at the base of the brain

Thyroid Gland - answerLocated in the neck

Parathyroid Glands - answerLocated behind the thyroid in the neck

Adrenal Glands - answerLocated on top of the kidneys

Pancreas - answerLocated behind the stomach in the abdomen

Gonads - answerLocated in the pelvic region (Ovaries/Testes)

Pineal Gland - answerLocated in the brain

Thymus - answerLocated behind the sternum in the chest

Feedback Mechanisms - answerPrimarily negative feedback loops regulating functions
(e.g., insulin)

Infundibulum - answerStructure connecting hypothalamus to pituitary

Aging Effects - answerDecreased hormone production, slower responses

Stress Effects - answerIncreased cortisol levels, impacting immunity and metabolism

Steroid Hormones - answerLipid-soluble, act on intracellular receptors (e.g., cortisol)