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Chapter 10 A/P

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Which of the following structures is sometimes referred to as the "master gland " anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
________ hormones bind to a receptor on the ________, which releases an enzyme that converts ATP into cAMP Nonsteroid; plasma membrane
The primary mechanism controlling the secretion of most hormones is negative feedback.
TSH is secreted by the ________ gland and stimulates hormone secretion by the ________ gland anterior lobe of the pituitary; thyroid
Regulation of the secretion of a hormone may be stimulated by __________. all of these choices are correct
The hormone responsible for the development of female sex organs is ________, which is controlled by follicle stimulating hormone secreted by the ________. estrogen; anterior lobe of the pituitary
Which of the following hormones is active in stimulating protein synthesis all of these choices are correct
The secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine are regulated by the __________ nervous system. sympathetic
Epinephrine can also be ___________ and accounts for approximately _____ of the adrenal medulla secretions. adrenaline; 80%
The thymus gland is typically ________ in children than adults, and aids in the maturation of cells active in the _________ system. larger; immune
________ is the hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that stimulates the kidneys to retain ________ ions and maintain the concentration of mineral ions and water in the blood. Aldosterone; sodium
A chemical within a cell that aids in the functionality of a hormone is a _________________. secondary messenger
The secretion of ________ by the posterior pituitary gland is the only hormone controlled by ________. oxytocin; positive feedback
Special neurons in the hypothalamus control the release of hormones from the _______ gland. pituitary
The hormone ________ increases glucose concentration in blood, but the hormone ________ has the opposite effect. glucagon; insulin
The hormone _________ stimulates movement of glucose into body cells and the conversion of excess glucose into glycogen. insulin
___________ is secreted by the adrenal cortex and assists in the maintenance of normal glucose regulation. Cortisol
Myxedema is caused by a severe deficiency of ________ in ______________. T3; adults
The hormone that seems to control wake-sleep cycles is _________ produced by the ________ gland. melatonin; pineal
A hormone is a chemical messenger that produces specific responses in only cells with receptors for that hormone.
The hormone ________ lowers blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium deposition in bones, but the hormone ________ has the opposite effect. calcitonin; parathormone
The hormone progesterone is directly regulated by LH.
Hormones secreted by the ________ gland regulate the metabolic rate and promote protein synthesis in body cells. thyroid
________ hormones enter a cell's nucleus and bind with a receptor to form a ________, which activates specific genes. Steroid; receptor-hormone complex
Diabetes insipidus is due to a lack of anti-diuretic hormone.
An insufficient production of a hormone would be referred to as hyposecretion.
Cretinism is caused by a severe deficiency of ________ in ______________. T3; infants
Which of the following hormones stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk expulsion when an infant is nursing oxytocin
Milk production by the mammary glands is initiated and maintained by _________. prolactin
Epinephrine and norepinephrine secretion by the ________ prepare the body to meet emergencies. adrenal medulla
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