Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus Endocrine Glands Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus Thyroid and Parathyroid Adrenal Glands Pancreas Grab Bag $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 FINAL ROUND

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $100 Question The anterior pituitary gland is also called this: a. adenohypophysis b. neurohypophysis c. hypothalamus d. sella turcica ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $100 Answer The anterior pituitary gland is also called this: a. adenohypophysis b. neurohypophysis c. hypothalamus d. sella turcica BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $200 Question The releasing and inhibiting hormones are produced by this: a. hypothalamus to control posterior pituitary b. hypothalamus to control anterior pituitary c. anterior pituitary d. posterior pituitary ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $200 Answer The releasing and inhibiting hormones are produced by this: a. hypothalamus to control posterior pituitary b. hypothalamus to control anterior pituitary c. anterior pituitary d. posterior pituitary BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $300 Question This hormone is not a hormone that is secreted into the hypothalamohypophysial portal system: a. GHRH b. TRH c. PIH d. GnRH e. ACTH ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $300 Answer This hormone is not a hormone that is secreted into the hypothalamohypophysial portal system: a. GHRH b. TRH c. PIH d. GnRH e. ACTH BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $400 Question A person with no ADH secretion (diabetes insipidus) might have symptoms including these: a. high blood pressure b. extremely low urine output c. extreme thirst and dehydration d. increased water retention e. all of these ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $400 Answer A person with no ADH secretion (diabetes insipidus) might have symptoms including these: a. high blood pressure b. extremely low urine output c. extreme thirst and dehydration d. increased water retention e. all of these BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $500 Question Hypersecretion of growth hormone has this effect: a. results in giantism in children b. causes acromegaly in adults c. increases the probability that one will develop diabetes d. can lead to severe atherosclerosis e. all of the above ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $500 Answer Hypersecretion of growth hormone has this effect: a. results in giantism in children b. causes acromegaly in adults c. increases the probability that one will develop diabetes d. can lead to severe atherosclerosis e. all of the above BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $100 Question The thyroid gland is located here: a. superior to the kidneys b. inferior to the hypothalamus c. inferior to the larynx and anterior to the trachea d. posterior to the stomach ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $100 Answer The thyroid gland is located here: a. superior to the kidneys b. inferior to the hypothalamus c. inferior to the larynx and anterior to the trachea d. posterior to the stomach BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $200 Question This hormone is released in response to high blood calcium levels: a. insulin b. cortisol c. calcitonin d. parathyroid hormone ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $200 Answer This hormone is released in response to high blood calcium levels: a. insulin b. cortisol c. calcitonin d. parathyroid hormone BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $300 Question This is the primary effect of T3 and T4 : a. release calcitonin b. stimulate bone growth c. increase metabolism d. decrease blood glucose levels ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $300 Answer This is the primary effect of T3 and T4 : a. release calcitonin b. stimulate bone growth c. increase metabolism d. decrease blood glucose levels BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $400 Question If parathyroid hormone levels increase, this effect is expected: a. osteoclast activity is increased b. calcium absorption from the small intestine is inhibited c. calcium reabsorption from the urine is inhibited d. less active vitamin D is formed in the kidneys ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $400 Answer If parathyroid hormone levels increase, this effect is expected: a. osteoclast activity is increased b. calcium absorption from the small intestine is inhibited c. calcium reabsorption from the urine is inhibited d. less active vitamin D is formed in the kidneys BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $500 Question This symptom is not a result of hyperthyroidism: a. rapid heart rate b. exophthalmos c. weight loss d. myxedema e. increased appetite ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid: $500 Answer This symptom is not a result of hyperthyroidism: a. rapid heart rate b. exophthalmos c. weight loss d. myxedema e. increased appetite BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $100 Question The hormones secreted from the adrenal medulla: a. have long half-lives b. have the same effect as the sympathetic nervous system c. are cortisol and aldosterone d. decrease inflammation ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $100 Answer The hormones secreted from the adrenal medulla: a. have long half-lives b. have the same effect as the sympathetic nervous system c. are cortisol and aldosterone d. decrease inflammation BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $200 Question This hormone helps to maintain blood glucose levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis: a. androgens b. cortisol c. insulin d. aldosterone ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $200 Answer This hormone helps to maintain blood glucose levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis: a. androgens b. cortisol c. insulin d. aldosterone BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $300 Question Aldosterone: a. is a glucocorticoid hormone b. is secreted by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex c. increases sodium concentration in the blood d. increases potassium concentration in the blood e. all of these ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $300 Answer Aldosterone: a. is a glucocorticoid hormone b. is secreted by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex c. increases sodium concentration in the blood d. increases potassium concentration in the blood e. all of these BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $400 Question In women, excess androgens secreted by the adrenal cortex can cause excessive facial hair, acne and increased sex drive. True/False ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $400 Answer In women, excess androgens secreted by the adrenal cortex can cause excessive facial hair, acne and increased sex drive. True/False BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $500 Question Hypersecretion of cortisol (causing Cushing’s syndrome) has these symptoms except: a. muscle wasting b. impaired wound healing c. buffalo hump d. low blood pressure e. moon face ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands: $500 Answer Hypersecretion of cortisol (causing Cushing’s syndrome) has these symptoms except: a. muscle wasting b. impaired wound healing c. buffalo hump d. low blood pressure e. moon face BACK TO GAME

This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas: a. glucagon Pancreas: $100 Question This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas: a. glucagon b. glucocorticoids c. insulin d. somatostatin ANSWER BACK TO GAME

This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas: a. glucagon Pancreas: $100 Answer This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas: a. glucagon b. glucocorticoids c. insulin d. somatostatin BACK TO GAME

The target tissue of glucagon is this: a. skeletal muscle Pancreas: $200 Question The target tissue of glucagon is this: a. skeletal muscle b. fat tissue b. liver c. brain d. thyroid ANSWER BACK TO GAME

The target tissue of glucagon is this: a. skeletal muscle Pancreas: $200 Answer The target tissue of glucagon is this: a. skeletal muscle b. fat tissue b. liver c. brain d. thyroid BACK TO GAME

This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia: Pancreas: $300 Question This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia: a. hypersecretion of insulin b. hypersecretion of glucagon c. hypersecretion of cortisol d. hypersecretion of growth hormone ANSWER BACK TO GAME

This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia: Pancreas: $300 Answer This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia: a. hypersecretion of insulin b. hypersecretion of glucagon c. hypersecretion of cortisol d. hypersecretion of growth hormone BACK TO GAME

Insulin increases this: a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues Pancreas: $400 Question Insulin increases this: a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues b. the breakdown of protein c. the breakdown of fats d. glycogen breakdown in the liver e. all of the above ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Insulin increases this: a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues Pancreas: $400 Answer Insulin increases this: a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues b. the breakdown of protein c. the breakdown of fats d. glycogen breakdown in the liver e. all of the above BACK TO GAME

c. increased urine production d. lethargy and fatigue Pancreas: $500 Question If a person who has diabetes mellitus forgot to take an insulin injection, this symptom may soon appear: a. acidosis b. hyperglycemia c. increased urine production d. lethargy and fatigue e. all of the above ANSWER BACK TO GAME

c. increased urine production d. lethargy and fatigue Pancreas: $500 Answer If a person who has diabetes mellitus forgot to take an insulin injection, this symptom may soon appear: a. acidosis b. hyperglycemia c. increased urine production d. lethargy and fatigue e. all of the above BACK TO GAME

This statement about the pituitary gland is true: Grab Bag: $100 Question This statement about the pituitary gland is true: a. develops from the floor of the brain b. develops from the roof of the mouth c. is stimulated by neurohormones produced in the midbrain d. secretes only three major hormones e. both a and b ANSWER BACK TO GAME

This statement about the pituitary gland is true: Grab Bag: $100 Answer This statement about the pituitary gland is true: a. develops from the floor of the brain b. develops from the roof of the mouth c. is stimulated by neurohormones produced in the midbrain d. secretes only three major hormones e. both a and b BACK TO GAME

Mammary glands are targets for this hormone: a. oxytocin b. prolactin Grab Bag: $200 Question Mammary glands are targets for this hormone: a. oxytocin b. prolactin c. progesterone d. a and b ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Mammary glands are targets for this hormone: a. oxytocin b. prolactin Grab Bag: $200 Answer Mammary glands are targets for this hormone: a. oxytocin b. prolactin c. progesterone d. a and b BACK TO GAME

The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this: Grab Bag: $300 Question The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this: a. estrogen b. progesterone c. relaxin d. inhibin ANSWER BACK TO GAME

The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this: Grab Bag: $300 Answer The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this: a. estrogen b. progesterone c. relaxin d. inhibin BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag: $400 Question Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and as a result, reduce inflammation and pain. True/False ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag: $400 Answer Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and as a result, reduce inflammation and pain. True/False BACK TO GAME

The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this: Grab Bag: $500 Question The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this: a. regulation of red blood cell production b. regulation of the reproductive cycle in females c. control of metabolism d. maturation of T lymphocytes ANSWER BACK TO GAME

The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this: Grab Bag: $500 Answer The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this: a. regulation of red blood cell production b. regulation of the reproductive cycle in females c. control of metabolism d. maturation of T lymphocytes BACK TO GAME

a. the secretion rate of TSH declines FINAL ROUND Question This condition will most likely occur if a healthy person receives an injection of T3 and T4: a. the secretion rate of TSH declines b. the person develops symptoms of hypothyroidism c. the person develops hypercalcemia d. the person secretes more TRH ANSWER BACK TO GAME

a. the secretion rate of TSH declines FINAL ROUND Answer This condition will most likely occur if a healthy person receives an injection of T3 and T4: a. the secretion rate of TSH declines b. the person develops symptoms of hypothyroidism c. the person develops hypercalcemia d. the person secretes more TRH BACK TO GAME