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    Endocrine System

    What is a specialist of the endocrine system called?The Endocrine System

      endocrinologist. The endocrine system is composed of ductless glands that secrete hormones into the blood.

    What is decreased glucose concentration in the blood?The Endocrine System

      Hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia is increased glucose in the {blood;} the hypothalamus is an area of the brain that stimulates target organs to secrete {hormones;} homeostasis is the state of having all bodily functions in balance.

    Is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) a tropic or nontropic hormone?The Endocrine System

      tropic. TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to realease its hormones. Tropic hormones stimulate specific target organs to produce their own hormones. Nontropic hormones exert their influence on body tissues rather than directly affecting specific organs.

    What disease of the endrocrine system consists of weakness, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, hyperpigmentation, and decreased blood pressure?The Endocrine System

      Addison's disease. Addison's disease affects the adrenal glands,which produce corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids.

    An Epi-Pen contains what?Hormone Quiz

      epinephrine. An Epi-Pen is generally used for allergic reactions. It contains epinephrine which helps stop the allergic reaction.

    What does follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) do in males?Hormone Quiz

      It stimulates sperm production.. FSH has nothing to do with orgasms in both females and males. Testosterone production is governed by luteinizing hormone.

    Which gland secretes growth hormone (GH)?Hormone Quiz

      the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is the master gland that produces most of your body's hormones, including GH. The thymus gland produces hormones that stimulate the formation of T-Cells. The thyroid gland releases hormones that help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. The adrenal gland releases adrenaline, which is part of the body's "fight or flight" response.

    Insulin is produced where?Hormone Quiz

      The pancreas. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and it helps regulate the body's blood sugar levels.

    What does the hormone melatonin do?Hormone Quiz

      It helps to regulate sleep patterns.. Melatonin is produced in the pineal gland. The thyroid gland helps increase celluar metabolic rates. The pancreas stimulates the release of glucose, and the parathyroid glands increase blood calcium concentrations.

    The sex hormones are produced where?Hormone Quiz

      The gonads. The gonads are the ovaries in females, and the testes in males. Gametes are sperm and egg cells.

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