Endocrine System - The Human Body

Which gland produces a hormone that regulates calcium balance in the bloodstream?

An example of a human disorder that is caused by a dietary deficiency rather than heredity is

Glucagon raises blood sugar and is secreted by the

Which hormone is needed to maintain normal blood calcium levels?

In animals, hormones are transported throughout the organism by the

Which hormone aids directly in reducing the sugar level of the blood?

Which structure secretes the substance that it produces directly into the bloodstream?

This gland produces thyroxin, which regulates the rate of metabolism.

Improper metabolism of the body's calcium is most likely due to a malfunctioning of the

This gland is located on top of the kidneys and influences the heart beat and breathing rate.

Which hormone regulates the overall rate of metabolism?

Which gland secrete a steroid that produce the conversion of body fat and protein into glucose?

The hormone glucagon which lowers blood sugar levels and secreted by the organ called

Which hormone lowers blood sugar levels by increasing cellular uptake o f sugar?

Organs whose activity is stimulated by FSH are known as

Often called the master gland because its hormones stimulate the activity of other glands.

Which endocrine gland would be most directly affected by a diet deficient in iodine?

An increase in the level of thyroxin in the blood inhibits the release of TSH. This illustrate

An enlargement of the thyroid gland often associated with an iodine deficient is called

A childs heartbeat increase when frightened Which below is most associated with this action

Which is regulated by thyroxin?

A major difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?

A patient has diabetes mellitus. A treatment would include the use of ..

This gland produces insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels.

The hormone TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) stimulates the production of

Neurons are to neurotransmitters as endocrine glands are to

Which organ secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon?

Gland that secretes hormones that regulates the activities of several other gland/body tissues?

Gland produces/secretes hormones and causes increase in the calcium concentration in the blood?

The region of the brain that influences the pituitary gland is the

Which gland contains the islets o f Langerhans that produce insulin in mammals?