Portage Learning, A&P 1 Module 6 Exam Questions and Answers 2022

Portage Learning, A&P 1 Module 6 Exam Questions and Answers 2022 1. Does the nervous system or the endocrine system react faster to external/ internal stimuli?: The nervous system 2. What are the two major groups of hormones and what are their derivatives?: 1- Peptide (derived from proteins and catecholamines) 2- Steroids (derived from cholesterol) 3. Hormones can react with cells that have what on their cell surface?: Receptor 4. Do peptide or steroid hormones react faster?: Peptide 5. True or false: Endocrine glands contain ducts and secrete their contents directly into an epithelial lining.: False 6. True or false: the hypothalamus and pituitary glands are in the abdomen.: False 7. The adrenal glands are found on top of the: Kidneys 8. Name three secondary endocrine organs.: Heart, thymus, kidneys, gonads 9. Describe homeostasis in the body.: (set-point) is a range in which the body acts to maintain all its levels for function. 10. During negative feedback a hormone level is high. What happens to hormone production?: The brain detects the hormone level is too high and hormone production is shut off. 11. The action of oxytocin works through positive or negative feedback?: Positive feedback. 12. Why are the neurons in the hypothalamus called neurosecretory cells?: They are cells that respond to neurotransmitters and produce hormones.