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What is the function of hormones secreted by the endocrine system?
What is the function of hormones secreted by the endocrine system?
- Have an effect upon a particular tissue or organ (correct)
- Pass directly into the organs
- Control the nervous system
- Affect the exocrine glands
Which type of receptors are found in the target organs for hormones?
Which type of receptors are found in the target organs for hormones?
- Membranous (correct)
- Cytoplasmic
- Peptides
- Steroids
How do steroids hormones typically affect cells?
How do steroids hormones typically affect cells?
- By controlling the nervous system
- By entering the cell and affecting DNA (correct)
- By targeting exocrine glands
- By binding to membrane receptors
Which gland is located in the anterior part of the upper neck, resembling the wings of a butterfly?
Which gland is located in the anterior part of the upper neck, resembling the wings of a butterfly?
What distinguishes peptides from steroids in terms of their hormonal effects?
What distinguishes peptides from steroids in terms of their hormonal effects?
Which glands are considered part of the neuroendocrine system?
Which glands are considered part of the neuroendocrine system?
What is the function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the function of parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland?
What stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete T4 and T3?
What stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete T4 and T3?
Which type of cells secrete the parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Which type of cells secrete the parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is stored in the lumen of follicles in the thyroid gland?
What is stored in the lumen of follicles in the thyroid gland?
What is the role of T4 and T3 in the thyroid gland once they are secreted into the blood?
What is the role of T4 and T3 in the thyroid gland once they are secreted into the blood?
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
What is the role of PTH in case of 𝑐𝑎+2 deficiency?
What is the role of PTH in case of 𝑐𝑎+2 deficiency?
Where are the adrenal (suprarenal) glands located?
Where are the adrenal (suprarenal) glands located?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes a series of hormones called corticosteroids?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes a series of hormones called corticosteroids?
What type of cells are found in the adrenal medulla?
What type of cells are found in the adrenal medulla?
Which system controls the adrenal glands?
Which system controls the adrenal glands?
How are the cells arranged in the Zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?
How are the cells arranged in the Zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?
What type of cells make up the posterior pituitary gland?
What type of cells make up the posterior pituitary gland?
Which part of the pituitary gland secretes FSH and LH hormones?
Which part of the pituitary gland secretes FSH and LH hormones?
What is the function of Mammotropes in the pituitary gland?
What is the function of Mammotropes in the pituitary gland?
Which cell type in the pituitary gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?
Which cell type in the pituitary gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?
What hormone does the hypothalamus secrete to inhibit the release of growth hormone?
What hormone does the hypothalamus secrete to inhibit the release of growth hormone?
What is the role of Pars intermedia in the pituitary gland?
What is the role of Pars intermedia in the pituitary gland?
Where is the Pineal body located?
Where is the Pineal body located?
Which layer of the Adrenal cortex secretes mineral corticoids like Aldosterone?
Which layer of the Adrenal cortex secretes mineral corticoids like Aldosterone?
What hormone is secreted by the Para follicular cells of the Thyroid gland?
What hormone is secreted by the Para follicular cells of the Thyroid gland?
Which layer of the Adrenal cortex prepares the body for energy demands by secreting glucocorticoids like cortisol?
Which layer of the Adrenal cortex prepares the body for energy demands by secreting glucocorticoids like cortisol?
What does Parathyroid hormone do in relation to calcium levels?
What does Parathyroid hormone do in relation to calcium levels?
Which hormone secreted by the pineal body helps regulate the wake-sleep cycle of the body?
Which hormone secreted by the pineal body helps regulate the wake-sleep cycle of the body?
What is the primary function of the Zona Glomerulosa in the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary function of the Zona Glomerulosa in the adrenal cortex?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex is responsible for preparing the body for energy demands?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex is responsible for preparing the body for energy demands?
What do Para follicular cells in the thyroid gland secrete?
What do Para follicular cells in the thyroid gland secrete?
Which hormone works in opposition to parathyroid hormone by adding calcium to the bony matrix?
Which hormone works in opposition to parathyroid hormone by adding calcium to the bony matrix?
The Pineal body secretes a hormone called insulin.
The Pineal body secretes a hormone called insulin.
The Adrenal cortex is derived from ectoderm.
The Adrenal cortex is derived from ectoderm.
Zona Fasciculate in the Adrenal cortex secretes mineral corticoids.
Zona Fasciculate in the Adrenal cortex secretes mineral corticoids.
The Adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and dopamine.
The Adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and dopamine.
Thyroid gland Para follicular cells secrete calcitonin that stimulates osteoclast activity.
Thyroid gland Para follicular cells secrete calcitonin that stimulates osteoclast activity.
Parathyroid hormone decreases calcium levels in the blood.
Parathyroid hormone decreases calcium levels in the blood.
Zona Reticularis in the Adrenal cortex secretes gonadocorticoids.
Zona Reticularis in the Adrenal cortex secretes gonadocorticoids.
Thyroid gland Para follicular cells work in opposition to Parathyroid hormone in calcium regulation.
Thyroid gland Para follicular cells work in opposition to Parathyroid hormone in calcium regulation.
Zona Glomerulosa in the Adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids.
Zona Glomerulosa in the Adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids.
Adrenal Cortex consists of two layers: Zona Fasciculate and Zona Reticularis.
Adrenal Cortex consists of two layers: Zona Fasciculate and Zona Reticularis.
