Anatomy

Prednisone can be used as an anti-inflammatory drug to treat ________.

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The release of norepinephrine and epinephrine into the blood stream increases all of these EXCEPT ________.

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Cushing's disease causes weight ________ and Graves' causes weight ________.

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________ steroids are a class of molecules that cause an increase in muscle mass.

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Diabetes insipidus is typically caused by under-production of ________ due to non-cancerous ________ tumors.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the risk factors for developing metabolic syndrome?

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What is the name of the condition in which the body is NOT producing adequate amounts of insulin?

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The ________ glands are located above each kidney.

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The ________ gland is important in regulating blood glucose.

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Thyroxin and triiodothyronine, hormones necessary for cell metabolism, are produced in the ________ gland

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A stature disorder in which the body produces either too much or too little growth hormone is a ...

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The ________ is divided into a posterior and anterior segment.

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The ________ is commonly called the "master gland."

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Which hormone is responsible for decreased urination?

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One way in which the body will cope with increased stress is to increase the secretion of ________.

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Which of the following hormones are directly controlled by the nervous system?

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When a patient is experiencing a fever, the ________ resets the body's temperature set point.

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A standard level, known as the ________, is necessary to maintain the body's homeostasis.

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A specific type of hormone called ________ has the ability to interact directly with the cell's DNA.

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Chemical messengers released directly into the bloodstream, with the ability to affect cells for ...

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Which of the endocrine organs can effectively control the pituitary gland?

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Match the following.

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Compare neurotransmitters and hormones.

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Describe the body's defense mechanism against severe hypoglycemia.

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Describe how the thyroid and parathyroid glands interact.

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