The pituitary gland - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IB Biology: Option A (Neurobiology) with Complete Solutions Neural tube - develops by neurulation - elongates as embryo grows - develops in first month of gestation (humans) Neurulation development of a dorsal nerve cord at an early stage in development in chordates Neural pruning removal of dendrites and axon branches from some neurons Medulla oblongata controls autonomic activities e.g. swallowing, digestions, vomiting, breathing, heart rate Cerebellum coordinates unconsc...

The brain and spinal cord - Answer-Central Nervous System Links the CNS with the body's sensory receptors, muscles, and glands - Answer-Peripheral Nervous System Enables voluntary control of muscles - Answer-Somatic Nervous System Controls the glands and muscles of internal organs. Functions non-conciously - Answer-Automatic Nervous System Part of the automatic nervous system. It arouses and expends energy - Answer-Sympathetic Nervous System Part of the automatic nervous system. It calm...

What are the major glands of the endocrine system? - Answer-Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal cortex, gonads(ovaries and testes). Tropic Hormones? - Answer-Hormones that that regulate the secretion of another hormone. ex-the hypothalamus secretes tropic hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary gland. Hormone definition? - Answer-A hormone is a chemical produced by a group of specialized cells that are released into the blood in minute qu...

NRNP 6568 Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2023/2024 (Graded). Diabetes mellitus causes both microvascular and macrovascular damage. All of the following are indications of microvascular damage except: Selected Answer: Atherosclerosis Answers: Retinopathy Nephropathy Neuropathy Atherosclerosis  Question 7 1 out of 1 points Hemoglobin A1C is the average glucose level of what length of time? Selected Answer: 3 months Answers: 1 month 2 months 3 months 4 mo...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

NURS 5315 Endocrine | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ **What are thyroid hormones composed of?** Thyroid hormones include T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine), and calcitonin. **Name the hormones produced by the pancreas.** The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon. **Describe the hormones secreted by the adrenal glands.** The adrenal glands consist of the cortex, which secretes steroids such as cortisone and aldosterone, and the medulla, which secretes catecholamines ...

What do all vertebrae possess? - transverse process and vertebral foramen What is the longest and strongest bone of the face? - Mandible The temporal bone riddled with sinuses - Mastoid Process What is a Colle's Fracture? - A break in the distal end of the radius What is the most common site for fractures in the Humerus? - surgical neck Sagittal Suture - Right and Left Parietal Lambdoid Suture - Occipital and Parietal Bone Squamosal Suture - temporal and parietal Bone Coronal Suture - P...

Module 6 exam 6 endocrine system Question 1 5 / 5 pts Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. (1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. (1) Yes. Both male and ...

Hyperglycemia in patients who have Type 2 diabetes can cause:Thrist In addition to elevated blood glucose levels, the initial laboratory findings in a patient with diabetetic ketoacidosis would include:Decreased bicarbonate levels As a results of prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, the patient with Cushing's syndrome is likely to develop:Moon facies The release of anti diuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland is stimulated by reduced circulating volume and:I...

Wendy Beckham 2402 FINAL Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers What is/are the primary function(s) of the endocrine system? - answer• Secretes hormones into the blood via endocrine glands • Communicates with target cells throughout the body • The response is slow, long-lasting (minutes to weeks) and widespread What other system functions as a regulatory system? - answerNervous System What do endocrine glands produce and where do they secrete these substances? - answerHormones in...