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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