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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of aldosterone?

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

    Which part of the adrenal cortex releases glucocorticoids?

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

    What is the target organ for glucocorticoids?

    <p>Liver</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the adrenal cortex releases androgens?

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

    What effect do androgens have on bone and muscle growth?

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

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

    <p>Bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does calcitonin have on blood calcium levels?

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

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

    <p>Ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

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

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

    <p>Calcitonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What effect does calcitonin have on bone reabsorption?

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

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

    <p>Ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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