NUR11O1 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology

Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 10
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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I. INTRODUCTION
The endocrine system is composed of endocrine glands and specialized endocrine cells
located throughout the body. These glands secrete hormones which produce a particular
response in the target tissues. Overall, the system regulates major physiological processes in the
human body.

II. GIVE AT LEAST 3 MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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III. ANATOMY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM GLANDS

Below is an illustration of the glands that comprise the endocrine system. Identify each
gland with an arrow and label with the corresponding number for each part.
1. Pineal gland 4. Parathyroids 7. Adrenals
2. Pituitary 5. Thymus 8. Ovaries
3. Thyroid 6. Pancreas 9. Testes

Fig. 10 Endocrine System Glands

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IV. ASSESSMENT
Answer each item guided by the specific instructions for each question set.
A. True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.

____ 1. The endocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete their hormones directly into the
bloodstream.

____ 2. Lactogenic hormone (LTH), also known as prolactin, stimulates the production of ova
in the female ovary.

____ 3. The pineal gland produces the hormone serotonin.

____ 4. There are three classifications of hormones: modified amino acids, proteins, and
steroid hormones.

____ 5. Hyperthyroidism in adults results in sluggishness, fatigue, and fluid accumulation in

subcutaneous tissues.

B. Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.

6. ____________________ is a state of increased acidity of the blood due to the breakdown of

fats when the blood sugar level is very low.

7. ____________________, a steroid closely related to cortisol, is given as a medication to

reduce inflammation and as a treatment for arthritis.

8. ____________________ occurs as a result of excessive secretion of the growth hormone

before the bones stop growing.

9. The adrenal glands are made up of the adrenal cortex and the adrenal
____________________.

10. The term for an increase in urine production is ____________________.

11. The female hormones that cause the development of female reproductive structures and
secondary female sexual characteristics are estrogen and ____________________.

12. The hormone responsible for causing contraction of uterine smooth muscles during childbirth
is ____________________.

13. The female hormones are produced by the ____________________.

14. The hormones estrogen and progesterone are secreted by the ____________________.

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15. The outer part of the adrenal gland is called the ____________________ while the inner part
of the adrenal gland is called the ____________________.

C. Matching Type

Match each statement with the correct item below.

a. estrogen and progesterone d. thyroxine
b. testosterone e. cortisol
c. growth hormone (GH)

____ 16. thyroid gland

____ 17. anterior pituitary

____ 18. adrenal cortex

____ 19. testes

____ 20. ovaries

Match each statement with the correct item below.

a. parathormone d. adrenalin/epinephrine
b. melatonin e. vasopressin (ADH)
c. insulin

____ 21. pancreas

____ 22. posterior pituitary

____ 23. parathyroid glands

____ 24. adrenal medulla

____ 25. pineal gland

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