3.5.3 Responses in the Human – Endocrine and Musculoskeletal

Systems

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Q. What is an exocrine gland?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Name a product of the endocrine portion of the pancreas.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. State two ways in which hormone action differs from nerve action.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Give a deficiency symptom of insulin.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. What is a hormone?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. State two ways in which hormones are similar to plant growth regulators.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Give two examples of the use of hormone supplements.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Hormones are secreted by … glands.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. State one way in which hormone action differs from nerve action.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. What is meant by feedback in relation to hormone action?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Give two functions of the human skeleton.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Name one disorder of the musculoskeletal system.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. What is an endocrine gland?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Explain what is meant by the axial skeleton?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Give a function of red marrow.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. What is meant by an antagonistic muscle pair?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Give a function of cartilage.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Where are the discs in the human backbone?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Give a function of a tendon.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. What is the function of the discs in the human backbone?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. What is the role of Yellow bone marrow?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. Name a long bone in the human body.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. What is the role of Red bone marrow?

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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Q. State a function of spongy bone.

Arthritis; Osteoporosis

Chemical messenger; Product of endocrine gland

Ductless; Hormone producing gland

Ducted gland

Diabetes mellitus

Formation of blood cells

Femur; Tibia; Fibula; Humerus; Radius; Ulna

Fat storage

Endocrine

Joins bone to bone

Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Protection; Absorbs shock; Reduces friction

Slower to act; More sustained; Chemical in nature

Strength; Rigidity; Makes marrow

Insulin; Glucagon

When a hormone level in the blood controls the production

of another or itself

Treatment of diabetes; Contraception

Support; Shape; Mobility; Protection

Vertebral column, skull and rib cage

Between vertebrae

Joins muscle to bone

Blood cell formation

Produced in one location; Acts in different location;

Prolonged effect

Chemical transmission; Slower action; Longer lasting

effect; Many target organs

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