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What is the main mechanism by which blood levels of hormones are controlled?
What is the main mechanism by which blood levels of hormones are controlled?
- Positive feedback systems
- Negative feedback systems (correct)
- Voluntary control by the individual
- Humoral stimuli
Which gland is stimulated to secrete PTH in response to declining blood Ca2+ concentration?
Which gland is stimulated to secrete PTH in response to declining blood Ca2+ concentration?
- Thymus gland
- Pineal gland
- Hypothalamus
- Thyroid gland (correct)
What is the role of the CaSR (calcium-sensing receptor) in the regulation of PTH secretion?
What is the role of the CaSR (calcium-sensing receptor) in the regulation of PTH secretion?
- Induces intracellular Ca2+ mobilization as a secondary messenger (correct)
- Decreases intracellular Ca2+ levels
- Activates cAMP production in parathyroid chief cells
- Inhibits phospholipase C activation
What effect does cytoplasmic Ca2+ have on cAMP production in parathyroid chief cells?
What effect does cytoplasmic Ca2+ have on cAMP production in parathyroid chief cells?
In conditions of blood Ca2+ depletion, what happens to the regulation of PTH synthesis?
In conditions of blood Ca2+ depletion, what happens to the regulation of PTH synthesis?
Which of the following is responsible for leading to the suppression of PTH synthesis from parathyroid chief cells?
Which of the following is responsible for leading to the suppression of PTH synthesis from parathyroid chief cells?
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' for its role in regulating other endocrine glands?
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' for its role in regulating other endocrine glands?
Which gland secretes melatonin, a hormone involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles?
Which gland secretes melatonin, a hormone involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles?
Which gland is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and energy balance in the body?
Which gland is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and energy balance in the body?
Which region of the brain is closely involved in linking the nervous system to the endocrine system?
Which region of the brain is closely involved in linking the nervous system to the endocrine system?
Which gland is responsible for the fight-or-flight response through the release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol?
Which gland is responsible for the fight-or-flight response through the release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol?
Which of the following glands is not located in the brain?
Which of the following glands is not located in the brain?
What is the primary function of the CaSR activation in the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the CaSR activation in the kidneys?
Which gland is primarily responsible for the secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Which gland is primarily responsible for the secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is the main role of preganglionic sympathetic fibers in the nervous system?
What is the main role of preganglionic sympathetic fibers in the nervous system?
Which type of stimuli involves hormones stimulating other endocrine organs to release their hormones?
Which type of stimuli involves hormones stimulating other endocrine organs to release their hormones?
What is the main role of hypothalamic hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the main role of hypothalamic hormones in the endocrine system?
In the endocrine system, which organ is responsible for secreting hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands?
In the endocrine system, which organ is responsible for secreting hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands?
If the anterior pituitary was damaged and unable to respond to hormone 1, what would be the expected effect on the plasma hormone 2 level?
If the anterior pituitary was damaged and unable to respond to hormone 1, what would be the expected effect on the plasma hormone 2 level?
In the absence of response from the anterior pituitary to hormone 1, what is the likely effect on endocrine gland hormone 3 secretion?
In the absence of response from the anterior pituitary to hormone 1, what is the likely effect on endocrine gland hormone 3 secretion?
After the anterior pituitary damage, what would be the anticipated target cell response to hormone 3?
After the anterior pituitary damage, what would be the anticipated target cell response to hormone 3?
Following damage to the anterior pituitary, what change would occur in hypothalamus hormone 1 secretion?
Following damage to the anterior pituitary, what change would occur in hypothalamus hormone 1 secretion?
What impact would a malfunctioning pineal gland have on the hypothalamus hormone 1 secretion?
What impact would a malfunctioning pineal gland have on the hypothalamus hormone 1 secretion?
How would an overactive thyroid gland affect the plasma hormone 2 level?
How would an overactive thyroid gland affect the plasma hormone 2 level?
Which of the following glands is responsible for the production of melatonin?
Which of the following glands is responsible for the production of melatonin?
In terms of hormone release, which gland is known for secreting cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline?
In terms of hormone release, which gland is known for secreting cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline?
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' due to its role in regulating multiple other endocrine glands?
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' due to its role in regulating multiple other endocrine glands?
The primary function of the thyroid gland is to...
The primary function of the thyroid gland is to...
Which gland is responsible for releasing oxytocin and vasopressin, hormones involved in social bonding and water balance?
Which gland is responsible for releasing oxytocin and vasopressin, hormones involved in social bonding and water balance?
Which gland is closely connected to the hypothalamus and plays a role in the body's stress response through the secretion of cortisol?
Which gland is closely connected to the hypothalamus and plays a role in the body's stress response through the secretion of cortisol?
