Thyroid and pancreas Quiz

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What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)?

Conserving sodium and increasing fluid volume (correct)

Ridding the body of sodium and decreasing blood pressure

Conserving potassium and decreasing fluid volume

Ridding the body of potassium and increasing blood pressure

What stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex during the body's response to stress?

Aldosterone from the adrenal cortex

Glucagon from the pancreas

Epinephrine from the adrenal medulla

ACTH from the anterior pituitary gland (correct)

Which cells within the pancreas secrete insulin?

Beta cells (correct)

Delta cells

Alpha cells

Gamma cells

What is the key function of insulin released by the pancreas?

Unlocking cells to allow glucose to enter and be used for energy Signup and view all the answers

Which gland secretes gonadocorticoids, contributing to libido?

Adrenal cortex Signup and view all the answers

What mnemonic can be used to remember the hormones produced by the adrenal cortex?

MAKE GOOD SWEETS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?

Releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine Signup and view all the answers

What are the exocrine gland functions of the pancreas?

Release of amylase and lipase for digestion assistance Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is imperative to combat hypoglycemia?

Glucagon Signup and view all the answers

What leads to brain death if not addressed?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a secondary endocrine disorder?

Something wrong with the gland itself Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a primary endocrine disorder?

Something wrong with the gland itself Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is the only gland of the endocrine system that can be palpated?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

What are the three hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

Triiodothyronine (T3), Thyroxine (T4), Calcitonin Signup and view all the answers

What does Parathyroid hormone (PTH) do?

Raises serum calcium levels & lowers phosphate levels Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Adrenal glands sit?

On top of the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What hormones are released by the Adrenal Medulla during stress?

Epinephrine & norepinephrine Signup and view all the answers

What do epinephrine & norepinephrine cause during stress?

Increased cardiac contractions, Increased cardiac output, Increased HR Signup and view all the answers

What are the target organs of Parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

Bones, Small intestine, Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Calcitonin produced by the thyroid gland?

Lowers blood calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

What does Parathyroid hormone (PTH) encourage the kidneys to do?

Reabsorb more calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Adrenal Cortex?

Produces corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What does Triiodothyronine (T3) do?

Regulates metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Parathyroid hormone (PTH) on serum calcium levels?

Raises serum calcium levels Signup and view all the answers