16. The Endocrine System

Which of the following is an effect of estrogen in the human body?

Which of the following organs does NOT have an endocrine function?

Which of the following is not a category of endocrine gland stimulus?

Which hormone is primarily responsible for controlling the milk-let-down (milk ejection) reflex during lactation?

Which gland is referred to as the 'master gland' in the endocrine system?

Which hormone is primarily responsible for helping to control blood pressure?

Parathyroid hormone promotes which of the following?

Which of the following hormones is important to the physical development of men?

Which hormone stimulates milk production in the breast?

Which of the following symptoms would a nurse most likely expect to assess in a client experiencing hyperthyroidism?

Which gland is primarily responsible for controlling involuntary body functions, such as your heartbeat?

Which of the following organs is NOT considered a primary endocrine organ?

Which region of the sphenoid bone is in direct contact with the pituitary gland?

Which of the following would be included in the teaching plan for a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus to help maintain blood sugar homeostasis?

Which of the following glands secretes insulin?