Endocrine System Quiz
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Which gland is considered a 1° endocrine gland?

  • Thyroid (correct)
  • Kidney
  • Skin
  • Liver
  • Which hormone acts on distant target cells in the classical mode of hormone action?

  • Insulin (correct)
  • Erythropoietin
  • Renin
  • Atrial natriuretic peptide
  • Which gland is an example of a 2dry endocrine gland?

  • Thyroid
  • Heart (correct)
  • Adrenal
  • Thymus
  • Which type of glands have ducts to carry secretion to membrane surface?

    <p>Exocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of hormone action exerts effect on the same cells that secrete them?

    <p>Autocrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following glands is not considered a 1° endocrine gland?

    <p>Kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is an example of a neurohormone?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following glands is an example of a 2dry endocrine gland?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of hormone action affects nearby cells?

    <p>Paracrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of exocrine glands?

    <p>Release nonhormonal substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Endocrine Glands

    • A 1° endocrine gland is considered to be a gland that produces and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.

    Hormone Action

    • The classical mode of hormone action involves hormones acting on distant target cells.
    • Autocrine mode of hormone action exerts effects on the same cells that secrete them.
    • Paracrine mode of hormone action affects nearby cells.

    Exocrine Glands

    • Exocrine glands have ducts that carry their secretions to the surface of membranes or skin.
    • A function of exocrine glands is to secrete substances onto a surface.

    Examples of Glands

    • The hypothalamus is an example of a 2° endocrine gland.
    • The adrenal medulla is an example of a 2° endocrine gland and also produces neurohormones.
    • The pancreas is not considered a 1° endocrine gland.
    • Oxytocin is an example of a neurohormone.

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    Test your knowledge of the endocrine system with this quiz. Explore the primary endocrine glands, hormone interactions, and the functions of ductless glands. Challenge yourself with questions on the role of hormones and their specific receptors in controlling body functions.

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