Question

1. which endocrine gland is considered to be the \master gland?\ 3.6

a) pituitary gland
b) pancreas
c) adrenal glands
d) thyroid gland

1. which of the following hormones are released by the thyroid gland? 3.6

a) thyroid stimulating hormone
b) t₃ and t₄
c) antidiuretic hormone
d) luteinizing hormone

1. what is another name for triiodothyronine (hint: tri = 3)? 3.2

a) t₃
b) t₄
c) tsh
d) fsh

1. which would be a symptom of a hyperactive thyroid in a patient? 3.6

a) this patient would be considered to be overweight
b) this patient would have increased urination
c) this patient would be underweight with a high metabolism
d) the patient would have increased blood pressure

1. which of the following is true regarding the hypothalamus? 3.4

a) it secretes thyroid - stimulating hormone
b) it secretes luteinizing hormone
c) it is not connected to the pituitary gland
d) it gives orders to the pituitary gland
a)

1. which endocrine gland is connected with the sympathetic nervous system, and is responsible for releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine when the \fight or flight\ mechanism is activated? 3.6

a) gonads
b) pancreas
c) pituitary gland
d) adrenal medulla

Explanation:

1. The pituitary gland is called the "master gland" as it controls the functions of many other endocrine glands.
2. The thyroid gland releases thyroxine (T4) and tri - iodothyronine (T3).
3. Triiodothyronine is also known as T3.
4. A hyperactive thyroid speeds up metabolism, often leading to weight loss and a high metabolic rate.
5. The hypothalamus gives hormonal signals to the pituitary gland to regulate its functions.
6. The adrenal medulla is connected to the sympathetic nervous system and releases epinephrine and norepinephrine during the "fight or flight" response.

Answer:

1. a) pituitary gland
2. b) T3 and T4
3. a) T3
4. c) This patient would be underweight with a high metabolism
5. d) it gives orders to the pituitary gland
6. d) Adrenal Medulla