Endocrine System Study Guide ANSWER KEY
1. What is the function of the endocrine system?
To secrete hormones
2. Match the hormone with its function.
Luteinizing Hormone M
a. Promotes the utilization of glucose by cells. If not delivered appropriately a person may develop diabetes
Vasopressin K
b. Plays a part in the menstrual cycle of females
Oxytocin L
c. Responsible for secondary sex characteristics in males
Growth Hormone N
d. Male sex hormones
Prolactin Q
e. Development of female secondary sex characteristics
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
R
f. A powerful cardiac stimulant responsible for the “flight or fight” situation.
ACTH
O
g. Responsible for metabolism and can be affected by high levels of stress causing weight gain.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
P
h. Controls calcium levels in the blood by taking calcium from bone.
Thyroxine I
i. Controls the rate of metabolism
Calcitonin H
j. Control blood calcium levels preventing HYPOcalcemia
Parathormone J
k. Acts on kidneys to concentrate urine and preserve water in the body.
T Cells S
l. Released DURING childbirth to cause uterine contractions and produce breast milk.
Insulin A
m. Stimulates ovulation in females
Prostaglandins T
n. Responsible for growth and development
Androgens D
o. Stimulates adrenal cortex during stressful situations.
Adrenalin F
p. Stimulates growth of follicles in females
Corticoids G
q. Develops breast tissue and stimulates milk production AFTER birth.
Testosterone C
r. Stimulates thyroxine production
Estrogen E
s. Help during immune responses.
Progestrone B
t. Can cause constriction of blood vessels and muscle contractions. Used to induce labor.
3. Determine the gland that secretes each of the above hormones. The glands are listed below:
Pituitary Gland: LH, vasopressin, oxytocin, growth hormone, prolactin, TSH, ACTH, FSH
Thyroid Gland: Thyroxine, calcitonin
Parathyroid Gland: parathormone
Thymus: T-cells
Pancreas: Insulin...