Chapter 39, Problem 2.1A

Match the endocrine gland in column A with a characteristic of the gland in column B. Place the letter of your choice in the space provided. 1
Column A    Column B
a. Adrenal cortex    ______ 1. Contains alpha, beta, and delta cells
b. Adrenal medulla     _______ 2. Attached to pituitary gland by a stalk
c. Hypothalamus     _______ 3. Contains seminiferous tubules and interstitial cells
d. Ovary    _______ 4. Attached to the posterior surface of thyroid gland
e. Pancreatic islets     ________ 5. Contains three layers that secrete corticosteroids
f. Parathyroid gland     ______ 6. Located in mediastinum
g. Pituitary gland     _______ 7. Contains colloid-filled follicles and parafollicular (C) cells
h. Testis     _______ 8. Located in center portion of gland superior to kidneys
i. Thymus     _______ 9. Contains developing follicles and corpusluteum
j. Thyroid gland     10. Rests in sellaturcica of sphenoid bone