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Which gland secretes calcitonin to decrease the amount of calcium in the blood stream?
Which gland secretes calcitonin to decrease the amount of calcium in the blood stream?
- Pancreas
- Adrenal gland
- Thymus gland (correct)
- Parathyroid gland
What is the primary function of aldosterone released by the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary function of aldosterone released by the adrenal cortex?
- Regulate electrolyte balance (correct)
- Stimulate red blood cell production
- Inhibit bone resorption
- Promote glucose synthesis
Which hormone stimulates the kidneys to retain sodium and water, ultimately increasing and maintaining blood pressure and blood volume?
Which hormone stimulates the kidneys to retain sodium and water, ultimately increasing and maintaining blood pressure and blood volume?
- Cortisol
- Angiotensin II (correct)
- Epinephrine
- Insulin
Where are pancreatic islets, also known as Islets of Langerhans, located?
Where are pancreatic islets, also known as Islets of Langerhans, located?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body?
What is the primary function of renin produced by the kidneys?
What is the primary function of renin produced by the kidneys?
Which hormone released by the heart opposes the actions of angiotensin by decreasing blood volume and blood pressure?
Which hormone released by the heart opposes the actions of angiotensin by decreasing blood volume and blood pressure?
What is the primary function of glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary function of glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal cortex?
What hormone is responsible for regulating iron levels in the body?
What hormone is responsible for regulating iron levels in the body?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of pancreatic hormones through negative feedback?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of pancreatic hormones through negative feedback?
What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
Which statement best describes the difference in reaction times between the nervous and endocrine systems?
Which statement best describes the difference in reaction times between the nervous and endocrine systems?
How do glucagon and norepinephrine affect the liver?
How do glucagon and norepinephrine affect the liver?
What triggers the release of hormones in the endocrine system?
What triggers the release of hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
How do neurotransmitters such as dopamine function in both nervous and endocrine systems?
How do neurotransmitters such as dopamine function in both nervous and endocrine systems?
Which gland is known as the 'center of brain' and produces melatonin?
Which gland is known as the 'center of brain' and produces melatonin?
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
Which hormone inhibits the release of prolactin?
Which hormone inhibits the release of prolactin?
What is the function of oxytocin in the body?
What is the function of oxytocin in the body?
Which hormone stimulates the production of milk in females?
Which hormone stimulates the production of milk in females?
Growth hormone primarily targets which areas of the body?
Growth hormone primarily targets which areas of the body?
Which gland secretes triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)?
Which gland secretes triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)?
What stimulates a spike in growth hormone secretion leading to a growth spurt?
What stimulates a spike in growth hormone secretion leading to a growth spurt?
'Somatomedins' are produced in response to which hormone's action in the body?
'Somatomedins' are produced in response to which hormone's action in the body?
Which process does growth hormone primarily affect in lipid metabolism?
Which process does growth hormone primarily affect in lipid metabolism?
