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Questions from Study Group Scripts

Use these questions to follow along as you listen to the Study Group audios, to study on your
own after listening to Study Group audios, or as a basis for forming your own study group. Keep
in mind that these questions give only a brief overview of each chapter. For a more thorough
review, supplement these questions with the other ancillaries or study the chapter on your own.

Chapter 13: Endocrine System

1. What is the endocrine system?
2. How does the endocrine system affect so many parts of the body?
3. Do all cells respond to the hormones of the endocrine system?
4. Which endocrine gland influences more body processes than any other?
5. Where is the anterior pituitary located? What two glands form the anterior pituitary?
6. What is the function of the anterior pituitary? How does the hypothalamus influence the
anterior pituitary?
7. Name the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary and describe their specific functions.
8. Describe the structure of the posterior pituitary along with its function.
9. Where is the thyroid gland located? What is its function?
10. Describe the structure and function of the parathyroid glands.
11. Describe the location and structure of the adrenal glands.
12. What hormones does the adrenal medulla secrete?
13. Discuss the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex.
14. Describe the structure and function of the pancreas. Describe the cells of the pancreatic islets.
15. What causes diabetes?
16. Describe the female hormones.
17. Describe the male hormone.

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