HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine System Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine System
Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
Functions of the endocrine system = - Answer️️ -assists nervous system in
homeostasis, important roles in growth & sexual maturation
the endocrine system & the nervous system meet at - Answer️️ -th...
HESI A2 Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine System
Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
Functions of the endocrine system = - Answer✔️✔️-assists nervous system in
homeostasis, important roles in growth & sexual maturation
the endocrine system & the nervous system meet at - Answer✔️✔️-the
hypothalamus & the pituitary gland
the hypothalamus governs the ? - Answer✔️✔️-pituitary
the hypothalamus is controlled by ? - Answer✔️✔️-the feedback of
hormones in the blood
the _________ and ___________ systems coordinate & contr
ol the body - Answer✔️✔️-nervous & endocrine
the _________ system has more long-lasting and widespread effects -
Answer✔️✔️-endocrine
______________ are chemical messengers that control the ______________,
________________, & ______________ of specific target cells - Answer✔️✔️-
hormones, growth, differentiation, & metabolism
the 2 major groups of hormones are ? - Answer✔️✔️-steroid, nonsteroid
______________ hormones enter the target cells and have a direct affect on
the DNA of the nucleus - Answer✔️✔️-steroid
some ____________ hormones are protein hormones - Answer✔️✔️-
nonsteroid
many ___________ hormones remain at the cell surface and act through a
second messenger substance called ______________ - Answer✔️✔️-protein,
AMP (adenosine monophosphate)
most hormones affect cell activity by altering ? - Answer✔️✔️-the rate of
protein synthesis
endocrine glands are _________ distributed - Answer✔️✔️-widely
endocrine glands are grouped together because the main function of each
gland is to ? - Answer✔️✔️-produce hormones
other organs such as ________._________ & _________ produce hormones
as well but have other primary functions - Answer✔️✔️-stomach, small
intestine, kidneys
multiple hormones are released during stress from ? - Answer✔️✔️-the
adrenal cortex, the hypothalamus, the posterior & anterior pituitary
cortisol is released from ? - Answer✔️✔️-the adrenal cortex
the _____________ is nicknamed the master gland - Answer✔️✔️-pituitary
the ____________ is attached to the hypothalamus by a stalk called the
_____________ - Answer✔️✔️-pituitary, infundibulum
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