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Introduction to the Endocrine System

The Pituitary Gland:
1 Label the diagram below with the following terms: Hypothalamus,
Pituitary, and Infundibulum

2 In what area, or location, is ADH released from? Where are the
receptors for ADH secretion located?

3 Where does ADH have its major effects in the body?

4 What is a diuretic? Why are diuretics used in medicine?

5 Commonly used diuretics are categorized as loop diuretics, osmotic
diuretics, thiazide diuretics, and anti-ADH, diuretics Describe the
physiological mechanisms for each of these classes diuretics and give
an example of each

6 The pancreas is an organ that has endocrine as well as exocrine
functions The major endocrine functions are performed by cells and
cells, which secrete the hormone insulin and glucagon in the blood,
respectfully What are the main stimuli that cause these cells to
secrete their hormones?

7 What is resting blood glucose plasma glucose in a normal human
being? What is another term to describe this condition?

8 Regulation of glucose in the plasma is very
important Describe the
consequences of hypo- and hyper-glycemia

9 What is the medical term for the high concentration of plasma glucose
and how does this condition effect the secretion of glucagon?

10 What is the medical term for the low concentration of plasma glucose
and how does this condition effect the secretion of insulin?

11 Explain how glycogen is stored and released form the liver

12 What are the bonds called that form the glycogen molecules and what
characteristic gives them this name?

13 What is the term used to describe hydrolysis of glycogen? What are
the terms for the hormone that suppresses hydrolysis of liver glycogen
and what hormone stimulates hydrolysis of liver glycogen?

14 What is diabetes mellitus?

15 What are the two forms of diabetes mellitus?

16 Why is type I diabetes known as juvenile-onset diabetes; and how is it
caused?

17 What are the physical characteristics of a person with this disorder?

18 Ninety percent of all diabetes cases are Type II, what are the main
characteristics of this disorder?

19 What is gestational diabetes?

Label each graph according to its
condition Euglycemia, Hypoglycemia, and
Hyperglycemia

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