Endocrine System Quiz 2 Hints

Know where the pineal gland is located, what hormone it creates and releases, and what it controls.

Know where the thyroid gland is located, and what 3 hormones it releases.

One of the functions of the thyroid hormones is to control cellular metabolism - know specifically what the hormones, T3 and T4 control.

Be able to draw and describe the negative feedback system in the function of TRH, TSH, and T3 and T4. Know the name of each of these hormones- be able to spell them properly.

One of the other functions of the thyroid hormones is to control calcium levels - know specifically what this hormone is called and how it works.

Know where the parathyroid gland is located and what hormone it releases. Know what how this hormone works to control calcium levels.

The pancreas is both an exocrine and endocrine gland. We have already studied its exocrine function. Know what two hormones it produces, and where they are produced.

Be able to explain the antagonist effects on blood glucose level of the two hormones produced in the pancreas.