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Example Question #1443 : Ap Psychology
Which of the following glands is not included in the endocrine system?
Glands within the gastrointestinal tract
These are all included
Sweat glands
None of these are included
Salivary glands
None of these are included
The endocrine system is a system of glands that secretes hormones into the circulatory system. These hormones are directed at organs that control growth and development, reproduction, and body metabolism. The glands that are not included, and therefore are not controlled by the endocrine system, are all of the exocrine glands. Exocrine glands include glands within the gastrointestinal tract, salivary, and sweat glands.
Example Question #282 : Biology And Sensation
What chemical messenger do endocrine glands use to communicate?
Neurotransmitters
GABA receptors
Hormones
Histamine
Calcium ion channels
Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted by endocrine glands. These messengers may be lipophilic or hydrophilic (nonpolar or polar molecules, respectively). Hormones are stable enough to travel great distances without being degraded in the body. Because of their ability to travel great distances on occasion, they are target specific. That is, for example, a hormone may have its receptor at only one target tissue location. This specificity prevents the presence of the hormone from unintentionally activating or inhibiting processes on its journey throughout the body.
Example Question #283 : Biology And Sensation
What endocrine glad is stimulated during the "fight or flight" response?
Pituitary gland
Parathyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gand
Hypothalamus
Adrenal gland
The adrenal glands, which lie on top of the kidneys, are responsible for releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine—both hormones that are present in the "fight or flight" response. These hormones are responsible for the increase in blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate. In a simpler sense, they help produce the means and conditions necessary to generate a surge of energy for quick expenditure in times of impending peril.
Example Question #284 : Biology And Sensation
Which is the most influential endocrine gland?
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Pancreas
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Pituitary gland
The pituitary gland is also known as the “master gland” and is controlled by the hypothalamus. It is a crucial component of the endocrine system. The pituitary gland is responsible for the release of growth hormone, which stimulates physical development. It also releases oxytocin, allowing for contractions during birth and milk flow for nursing. The pituitary secretes oxytocin during pair-bonding interactions; therefore, the pituitary gland also plays an important role in the development of group cohesion and social trust. Last, the pituitary gland is also known to give secretions that will stimulate the release of hormones in other endocrine glands.
Example Question #285 : Biology And Sensation
If a person is having issues related to the regulation of the endocrine system, then they most likely have an issue associated with which of the following brain structures?
Cerebral cortex
Pons
Hypothalamus
Substantia nigra
Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is responsible for control of hunger, thirst, body temperature, and the endocrine system. A person experiencing issues associated with the expression and regulation of the endocrine system would most likely have an issue associated with their hypothalamus.
Example Question #16 : Endocrine System
Which of the following choices best describes the endocrine gland in the brain that releases gland activating hormones?
Pituitary gland
Parathyroid gland
Thymus gland
Pineal gland
Pituitary gland
The pituitary gland activates other glands in the endocrine system by releasing hormones. It also releases hormones that are resonsible for growth; sometimes the pituitary gland is known as the "master gland".
Example Question #1455 : Ap Psychology
Which of the following parts of the endocrine system releases hormones that help the body in times of stress?
Pancreas
Testes
Ovaries
Thyroid gland
Adrenal glands
Adrenal glands
The adrenal glands secrete the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine to trigger the "fight-or-flight" response that helps the body in times of distress.
Example Question #286 : Biology And Sensation
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that helps in motor skills and in the release of some neurotransmitters. Which of the following disorders could be due to a deficiency in acetylcholine levels?
Sleep apnea
All of these
GABA
Celiac disease
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is cause by low levels of Acetylcholine in some parts of the brain. This neurotransmitter is responsible for alertness, aggression, and other emotions.
Example Question #19 : Endocrine System
Which of the following neurotransmitters is responsible for helping the brain retain newly learned information?
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
Dopamine
None of these
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that helps the brain retain newly learned information. It also aids in the control of the heart’s beat rate.
Example Question #291 : Biology And Sensation
Which is the correct pathway that leads to the release of cortisol in the body?
Hypothalamus --> adrenal glands --> pituitary gland --> cortisol
Hypothalamus --> pituitary gland --> adrenal glands --> cortisol
Thalamus --> adrenal glands --> pituitary gland --> cortisol
Adrenal glands --> pituitary gland --> hypothalamus --> cortisol
Thalamus --> pituitary gland --> adrenal glands --> cortisol
Hypothalamus --> pituitary gland --> adrenal glands --> cortisol
This called the HPA axis, which is a neuroendocrine system in the body that responds to stress and releases cortisol.
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