Chapter 11 Objectives -- Endocrine System
When you can answer these objectives without looking them up in the notes or text book, you are probably ready to take the test on this chapter.
1. Describe the general function of the endocrine system.
2. Give the characteristics of a hormone.
3. Explain how a steroid hormone enters a cell and alters the metabolism of a cell.
4. Explain how a nonsteroidal hormone alters the metabolism of a cell.
5. Give the characteristics of prostaglandins and list the kinds of effects prostaglandins produce.
6. Describe a negative feedback system and tell how negative feedback systems control hormone levels.
7. Describe the role of the nervous system in controlling hormone levels.
8. Describe the location of the pituitary gland.
9. List the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary.
10. List the functions of the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary.
11. List the hormones released by the posterior pituitary gland.
12. Give the functions of the posterior pituitary hormones.
13. Describe the location and structure of the thyroid gland.
14. List the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland and give their functions.
15. Describe the location and structure of the parathyroid gland.
16. Give the function of parathyroid hormone.
17. Describe the location and structure of the adrenal gland.
18. List the hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla. Give their functions.
19. List the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex. Give their functions.
20. Describe the structure and location of the pancreas.
21. Define islets of Langerhans.
22. List the hormones secreted by the islets of Langerhans. Give their functions.
23. Describe the location of the pineal gland.
24. Tell the function of melatonin.
25. Describe the location of the thymus gland.
26. Give the function of thymosin.
27. List the reproductive organs that also secrete hormones.