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Which type of endocrine stimulation involves the release of hormones in response to changing blood levels of certain ions or nutrients?
Which type of endocrine stimulation involves the release of hormones in response to changing blood levels of certain ions or nutrients?
- Humoral stimulation (correct)
- Nervous system stimulation
- Neural stimulation
- Hormonal stimulation
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing urine production?
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing urine production?
- Adrenaline
- Thyroid hormone
- Antidiuretic hormone (correct)
- Oxytocin
Which part of the pituitary gland is smaller and has a neural composition?
Which part of the pituitary gland is smaller and has a neural composition?
- Primary plexus
- Anterior pituitary
- Secondary plexus
- Posterior pituitary (correct)
Which type of hormone can diffuse across the target cell membrane?
Which type of hormone can diffuse across the target cell membrane?
Which type of cellular response decreases the sensitivity of the target cell to a hormone?
Which type of cellular response decreases the sensitivity of the target cell to a hormone?
Which type of endocrine stimulation involves the release of hormones in response to neural input?
Which type of endocrine stimulation involves the release of hormones in response to neural input?
Which hormone is responsible for emotional bonding and uterine contractions during childbirth?
Which hormone is responsible for emotional bonding and uterine contractions during childbirth?
Which type of cellular response increases the sensitivity of the target cell to a hormone?
Which type of cellular response increases the sensitivity of the target cell to a hormone?
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
Which type of hormone can diffuse across the target cell membrane due to its lipid-soluble nature?
Which type of hormone can diffuse across the target cell membrane due to its lipid-soluble nature?
