Equine Endocrinology II Quiz

Low secretory cells that contain the precursor to ______

Thyroxine functions: Regulate ______

Thyroxine functions: Influence absorption of sugar by ______

Thyroxine functions: Influence blood cholesterol ______

Parafollicular Cells Also called C-cells, secrete ______

Adrenal Cortex Produces corticosteroids, of which there are four classes: Cortisone – released during times of ______

Endocrine glands have no ______; they secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

Hormones are organic compounds that are produced in one area of the body and transported to another part, where they produce a ______

The structures that respond to hormones are called ______ organs

Hormone Composition is made up of less than 100 amino acids, such as ______ and glucagon

Proteins are large molecules made of amino acids, nitrogen, and other compounds, such as ______ and growth hormone

Amines are made from amino acids, like ______ and thyroxine

Glucocorticoids control carbohydrate metabolism in the ______

Fear or stress will trigger a rapid response so that the horse can ______ quickly

Insulin promotes uptake of glucose by liver, muscle, and ______ cells

High blood glucose levels cause the pancreas to secrete less glucagon and more ______

Ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, which help control the reproductive cycle, and maintain ______

Testes produce testosterone, which is responsible for male ______