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The Endocrine System

Find out more about the endocrine system and its interrelationships with behavior. Take the quiz after you have explored all the links.

Overview of the Human Endocrine System
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_gbio/folder_structure/an/m4/s4/index.htm

A Negative Feedback Loop
http://www.biocourse.com/mhhe/bcc/resources/concept.xsp?id=000012120&type=MOVIE

Hormone Action
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_saladin/folder_structure/in/m5/s1/index.htm

What Are Hormones
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_gbio/folder_structure/pl/m6/s3/index.htm

Hormone Secretion
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_saladin/folder_structure/in/m5/s2/index.htm

Endocrine Glands
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_gbio/folder_structure/an/m4/s4/index.htm

1
The hypothalamus produces hormones that control the pituitary gland, which in turn releases hormones that control other endocrine glands.
A)True
B)False
2
The pituitary gland is located within the adrenal glands.
A)True
B)False
3
The pituitary gland produces thyroid-stimulating hormone as part of a negative feedback loop.
A)True
B)False
4
Follicle stimulating hormone and estrogens are produced only by the ovaries.
A)True
B)False
5
Growth hormone is produced in the pituitary and affects bone, muscle, and other body tissues.
A)True
B)False
6
Oxytocin affects the reproductive organs of both males and females.
A)True
B)False
7
Insulin is produced in the pancreas and increases blood glucose levels.
A)True
B)False
8
ACTH is produced in the pituitary and stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids.
A)True
B)False
9
Parathyroid hormone regulates blood calcium ion levels.
A)True
B)False
10
Prolactin is produced in the ovary and stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk.
A)True
B)False







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