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The Endocrine System: Types of Glands

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What is the primary difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

Exocrine glands have ducts that carry substances to a membrane surface, while endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood. (correct)

Exocrine glands are found only in the pancreas, while endocrine glands are found throughout the body.

Exocrine glands produce hormones, while endocrine glands produce other substances.

Exocrine glands are ductless, while endocrine glands have ducts.

What is the mechanism of hormone action for water-soluble hormones?

Hormones bind to receptors inside the target cells and alter gene expression.

Hormones bind to receptors embedded in the plasma membrane of target cells and activate adenylate cyclase. (correct)

Hormones bind to receptors on the surface of the cell and activate a G-protein.

Hormones enter the target cell and directly cause a physiological response.

What type of hormone is insulin?

Amino acid hormone

Peptide hormone (correct)

Misc hormone

Steroid hormone

Which gland is responsible for releasing hormones that stimulate other glands to release their hormones?

Pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the hormonal control mechanism in which one gland is controlled by the release of hormones from another gland?

Release of hormones from multiple glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the posterior pituitary gland?

Releases ADH and oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Endocrine and Nervous System together?

To maintain homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hormone is synthesized from a cholesterol molecule?

Steroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Adenylate Cyclase enzyme in the mechanism of hormone action?

To cause a physiological response Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the 'fight-or-flight' hormone released by the adrenal glands?

Epinephrine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Anterior Pituitary Gland?

To produce hormones that stimulate other glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the hormone that regulates the amount of water in the body?

Antidiuretic Hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the part of the Pituitary Gland that develops from outpouching from the Oral Cavity?

Adenohypophysis Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces the hormone melatonin?

Pineal Gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the disorder caused by an overproduction of growth hormone?

Giantism Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is produced by the alpha cells of the Pancreas?

Glucagon Signup and view all the answers