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Which gland secretes calcitonin to decrease the amount of calcium in the bloodstream?
Which gland secretes calcitonin to decrease the amount of calcium in the bloodstream?
- Parathyroid glands (correct)
- Thymus
- Pancreas
- Adrenal glands
What is the role of the adrenal medulla in response to stress, fear, and pain?
What is the role of the adrenal medulla in response to stress, fear, and pain?
- Release of insulin
- Synthesis of calcitriol
- Promotion of bone resorption
- Secretion of catecholamines (correct)
Which hormone is released by the adrenal cortex to regulate electrolyte balance?
Which hormone is released by the adrenal cortex to regulate electrolyte balance?
- Aldosterone (correct)
- Epinephrine
- Cortisol
- Norepinephrine
What is the primary function of glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal glands?
What is the primary function of glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal glands?
Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin during and after meals?
Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin during and after meals?
What is the main function of Leydig cells in males?
What is the main function of Leydig cells in males?
Which organ converts calcidiol to calcitriol to increase calcium absorption in the small intestine?
Which organ converts calcidiol to calcitriol to increase calcium absorption in the small intestine?
In response to increased blood pressure, which hormone opposes the action of angiotensin and reduces blood volume?
In response to increased blood pressure, which hormone opposes the action of angiotensin and reduces blood volume?
What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
Which type of glands secrete directly into the bloodstream?
Which type of glands secrete directly into the bloodstream?
How do hormones and neurotransmitters differ in terms of speed of reaction?
How do hormones and neurotransmitters differ in terms of speed of reaction?
Which system sends impulses to specific target areas like nerves on ears?
Which system sends impulses to specific target areas like nerves on ears?
How do glucagon and norepinephrine affect the liver?
How do glucagon and norepinephrine affect the liver?
Which gland serves as the control center for regulating primitive functions like water balance and hunger?
Which gland serves as the control center for regulating primitive functions like water balance and hunger?
In what situation might a release of hormone be triggered due to blood composition?
In what situation might a release of hormone be triggered due to blood composition?
Which type of stimuli involves a neural signal telling a target to release a hormone?
Which type of stimuli involves a neural signal telling a target to release a hormone?
What is the main difference in reactivity between endocrine and nervous systems?
What is the main difference in reactivity between endocrine and nervous systems?
How do dopamine and norepinephrine act as chemicals in the body?
How do dopamine and norepinephrine act as chemicals in the body?
What is the primary function of the Pineal gland?
What is the primary function of the Pineal gland?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting growth hormone release?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting growth hormone release?
What is the seat of the soul and often referred to as the third eye?
What is the seat of the soul and often referred to as the third eye?
Which hormone stimulates the production of milk?
Which hormone stimulates the production of milk?
What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which hormone is primarily involved in emotional bonding between partners?
Which hormone is primarily involved in emotional bonding between partners?
Which hormone stimulates the thyroid to release thyroid hormones (TH)?
Which hormone stimulates the thyroid to release thyroid hormones (TH)?
Which hormone has wide-spread effects across multiple areas of the body and stimulates tissue growth?
Which hormone has wide-spread effects across multiple areas of the body and stimulates tissue growth?
