Question

part a assessments
complete the following:

1. name six hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
2. name two hormones secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
3. name the pituitary hormone responsible for the following actions:

a. causes kidneys to conserve water
b. stimulates cells to increase in size and divide more rapidly
c. stimulates secretion from thyroid gland
d. causes contraction of uterine wall muscles
e. stimulates secretion from adrenal cortex
f. stimulates milk production

1. name two thyroid hormones that affect metabolic rate.
2. name a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that acts to lower blood calcium.
3. name a hormone that acts to raise blood calcium.
4. name three target organs of parathyroid hormone.
5. name two hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla.
6. list five different effects produced by these medullary hormones.
7. name the most important mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex.
8. list two actions of this mineralocorticoid.
9. name the most important glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex.
10. list three actions of this glucocorticoid.
11. distinguish the two hormones secreted by the alpha and beta cells of the pancreatic islets.

Explanation:

All answers are based on core endocrine system physiology, identifying key hormones, their sources, target organs, and functions.

Answer:

1. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Prolactin (PRL), Growth Hormone (GH)
2. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), Oxytocin

3.
a. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
b. Growth Hormone (GH)
c. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
d. Oxytocin
e. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
f. Prolactin (PRL)

1. Triiodothyronine (T₃), Thyroxine (T₄)
2. Calcitonin
3. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
4. Bones, Kidneys, Small Intestine
5. Epinephrine (Adrenaline), Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
6. Increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, increased blood glucose levels, dilation of airways, increased alertness
7. Aldosterone
8. Promotes sodium reabsorption in kidneys, increases potassium excretion in kidneys
9. Cortisol
10. Increases blood glucose levels, suppresses immune system, anti-inflammatory effects
11. Alpha cells secrete Glucagon (raises blood glucose); Beta cells secrete Insulin (lowers blood glucose)