Question

part c assessments
match the endocrine gland in column a with a characteristic of the gland in column b. place the letter of your choice in the space provided.
column a
a. adrenal cortex
b. adrenal medulla
c. hypothalamus
d. pancreatic islets
e. parathyroid gland
f. pituitary gland
g. thymus
h. thyroid gland
column b

1. located in sella turcica of sphenoid bone
2. contains alpha and beta cells
3. contains colloid-filled cavities
4. attached to posterior surface of thyroid gland
5. secretes cortisol and aldosterone
6. attached to pituitary gland by a stalk
7. gland inside another gland near kidneys
8. located in mediastinum

part d assessments
complete the missing parts of the table on diabetes mellitus:

characteristic	type 1 diabetes	type 2 diabetes
onset of symptoms		slow
percentage of diabetics		85-90%
natural insulin levels	below normal
beta cells of pancreatic islets		not destroyed
pancreatic islet cell antibodies	present
risk factors of having the disease	heredity
typical treatments	insulin administration
untreated blood sugar levels		hyperglycemia

part e assessments

1. record your observations of normal behavior of the fish.

a. swimming movements: _______________
b. gill cover movements: _______________
c. mouth movements: _______________

Explanation:

PART C ASSESSMENTS

Each match is based on key anatomical and functional traits of endocrine glands.

Filled based on established clinical and pathological differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Based on standard observations of healthy fish behavior.

Answer:

1. f. Pituitary gland
2. d. Pancreatic islets
3. h. Thyroid gland
4. e. Parathyroid gland
5. a. Adrenal cortex
6. c. Hypothalamus
7. b. Adrenal medulla
8. g. Thymus

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PART D ASSESSMENTS