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What is the main function of mitochondria?
What is the main function of mitochondria?
- Synthesize proteins
- Store steroid hormones
- Convert cholesterol to pregnenolone
- Generate ATP (correct)
How do steroid hormones leave the cell?
How do steroid hormones leave the cell?
- By diffusion through the plasma membrane (correct)
- Through active transport
- By releasing from granules
- Through exocytosis
Which zone of the adrenal cortex synthesizes mineralocorticoids?
Which zone of the adrenal cortex synthesizes mineralocorticoids?
- Zona Reticularis
- Zona Glomerulosa (correct)
- Zona Fasciculata
- Medulla
What is the key histological characteristic of Zona Glomerulosa?
What is the key histological characteristic of Zona Glomerulosa?
What is the main function of aldosterone?
What is the main function of aldosterone?
How do steroid hormones differ from proteins in terms of storage and release?
How do steroid hormones differ from proteins in terms of storage and release?
Where do endocrine glands secrete hormones?
Where do endocrine glands secrete hormones?
Which type of hormones must circulate on transport proteins due to their hydrophobic nature?
Which type of hormones must circulate on transport proteins due to their hydrophobic nature?
What is the function of hormones in the body?
What is the function of hormones in the body?
What does the term 'hypo' refer to in relation to the pituitary gland?
What does the term 'hypo' refer to in relation to the pituitary gland?
Where is the pituitary gland located in the human body?
Where is the pituitary gland located in the human body?
How does the pituitary gland form during embryonic development?
How does the pituitary gland form during embryonic development?
What is the function of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)?
What is the function of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)?
Which hormone inhibits the release of both somatotropin (GH) and TSH?
Which hormone inhibits the release of both somatotropin (GH) and TSH?
What is the function of cortisol in hormone secretion?
What is the function of cortisol in hormone secretion?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of prolactin (PRL)?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of prolactin (PRL)?
What effect does growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) have on the secretion of growth hormone (GH)?
What effect does growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) have on the secretion of growth hormone (GH)?
Which hormone stimulates the release of both FSH and LH?
Which hormone stimulates the release of both FSH and LH?
How can C cells be distinguished from thyrocytes?
How can C cells be distinguished from thyrocytes?
Where does the iodination of tyrosyl residues occur?
Where does the iodination of tyrosyl residues occur?
What allows for a 30-fold concentration of dietary iodide in thyroid tissue relative to plasma?
What allows for a 30-fold concentration of dietary iodide in thyroid tissue relative to plasma?
What is the role of thyroid peroxidase in thyroid hormone production?
What is the role of thyroid peroxidase in thyroid hormone production?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of T3 and T4 from iodinated tyrosines?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of T3 and T4 from iodinated tyrosines?
In which organelle does the synthesis of thyroglobulin occur?
In which organelle does the synthesis of thyroglobulin occur?
What is the weight of each parathyroid gland?
What is the weight of each parathyroid gland?
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
What is the embryonic origin of the superior parathyroid gland?
What is the embryonic origin of the superior parathyroid gland?
What happens to secretory cells in the parathyroid gland with increasing age?
What happens to secretory cells in the parathyroid gland with increasing age?
What is a common manifestation of hypothyroidism?
What is a common manifestation of hypothyroidism?
What is the function of oxyphil cells present in the parathyroid glands?
What is the function of oxyphil cells present in the parathyroid glands?
