Calcitonin Quiz

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Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of LH?

  • Epinephrine
  • Testosterone
  • Gonadotropin releasing hormone (correct)
  • Anti-Diuretic hormone

What is the target organ for ADH?

  • Ovaries
  • Testes
  • Kidneys (correct)
  • Liver

Which gland is responsible for the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine?

  • Adrenal gland (correct)
  • Pancreas
  • Thyroid gland
  • Pituitary gland

Which part of the adrenal gland releases aldosterone?

<p>Zona glomerulosa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of aldosterone?

<p>Increases absorption of salt and water in the kidneys (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the adrenal cortex releases glucocorticoids?

<p>Zona fasciculata (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target organ for glucocorticoids?

<p>Liver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect do glucocorticoids have on glucose synthesis and glycogen formation?

<p>Accelerate the rate of glucose synthesis and glycogen formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the adrenal cortex releases androgens?

<p>Zona reticularis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect do androgens have on bone and muscle growth?

<p>Stimulate bone and muscle growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for decreasing blood calcium levels by putting calcium back into the bone?

<p>Calcitonin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target tissue of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

<p>Bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does calcitonin have on blood calcium levels?

<p>Decreases blood calcium levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main target organ of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

<p>Ovary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

<p>Increases blood calcium levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is secreted by the thyroid and has the effect of lowering blood calcium?

<p>Calcitonin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the target organs of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

<p>Kidneys and bones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does calcitonin have on bone reabsorption?

<p>Inhibits bone reabsorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood calcium levels by releasing calcium from the bone?

<p>Parathyroid hormone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target tissue of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

<p>Ovary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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