Review Question 8

  1. Name some general functions of hormones.
  2. Give three examples of protein hormones; of steroid hormones.
  3. Why are certain cells the target tissue for a given hormone?
  4. Name the two divisions of the pituitary and describe the effects of the hormones from each.
  5. What type of system connects the anterior pituitary with the hypothalamus? What is carried to the pituitary by this system?
  6. Where is the thyroid gland located? What is its main hormone, what does it do?
  7. What is the main purpose of PTH? What are the effects of removal of the parathyroid glands? Of excess secretion?
  8. Name the two divisions of the adrenal glands and describe the effects of the hormones from each.
  9. What is the main purpose of insulin in the body? Name and describe the condition characterized by insufficient production of insulin.