Hormones and Blood Pressure Regulation Quiz

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Where do sympathetic axons become unmyelinated?

Which part of the spinal cord gives rise to the sympathetic division of the ANS?

What is the function of the collateral ganglia in the sympathetic division of the ANS?

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

How does the amygdala contribute to brain function?

Which drugs enhance the sympathetic response?

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

Which hormones fall into the category of amino acids?

What is the role of lipid soluble hormones in the body?

What is the most used second messenger for amino acid hormones?

What does phosphorylate mean in the context of hormone activation?

How does the autocrine system function in cellular communication?

What is the effect of sympathomimetic drugs on the sympathetic response?

How do steroid hormones differ from amino acid hormones?

What is the role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in cellular response to hormones?

What is the main function of the parathyroid hormone (PH)?

Which gland produces the hormones aldosterone, cortisol, and androgens?

What is the effect of melatonin on the body?

What is the role of the gonadotropins?

What is the function of the tryiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) hormones?

Which hormone increases sodium levels in the body?

What is the main function of calcitonin released by the thyroid gland?

What happens as a result of stimulation of the adrenal medulla due to danger or stress?

How does photonic stimulation of the retina affect melatonin secretion?

What happens as a result of an increase in parathyroid hormone (PH) production as we get older?

What is the role of androgen production from the adrenal glands?

How do thyroxine (T4) and tryiodothyronine (T3) hormones affect heart rate and blood pressure?

What hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of hydrochloric acid in response to stomach distention?

Which hormone is produced by the placenta and plays a role in preparing the breasts for lactation?

What hormone inhibits the release of insulin and glucagon from the pancreas?

Which hormone is responsible for regulating bone metabolism and making a person feel full after eating?

Which hormone is secreted by the heart in response to atrial stretch and inhibits renin secretion and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system?

Which organ is responsible for the production of erythropoietin (EPO) in response to low oxygen?

What hormone, produced by the pancreas, decreases blood glucose levels by getting glucose into cells that need energy?

Which hormone is involved in the synthesis of progesterone and helps soften pubic symphysis for easier childbirth?

What hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?

What hormone is secreted by adipose tissue and regulates bone metabolism?

Which organ is responsible for the production of cholecalciferol, the inactive form of vitamin D?

Which hormone, produced by the placenta, protects the fetus from immune rejection?

What happens when a certain amount of hormone or drug is floating in the blood?

Which effect describes a hormone enabling another hormone to act?

What is the role of the posterior pituitary gland?

Which hormone is commonly known as vasopressin?

What stimulates growth during puberty and signals the anterior pituitary to release gonadotropins?

What does too much growth hormone (GH) lead to?

Which hormone activates lactation in women and development of mammary glands if pregnant?

What stimulates melanin formation in response to UV light?

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) regulates the activity of which gland?

What connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus?

What does ADH cause the kidneys to do?

Where does oxytocin come from?

What is the function of a reticulocyte?

Why do erythrocytes live through anaerobic respiration?

What is the main function of hemoglobin in erythrocytes?

What is the cause of anemia?

Which condition is characterized by a change in the shape of erythrocytes and reduced oxygen-carrying capacity?

What is the role of neutrophils among granular leukocytes?

What is the main function of B cells among lymphocytes?

What is the result of leukopenia?

What is the cause of leukemia?

Which leukocyte works by intensifying inflammation like mast cells?

What is the function of monocytes among leukocytes?

What is the main difference between granular and agranular leukocytes?

What is the main function of thrombopoietin?

Which hormone can contribute to osteoporosis?

What is the main function of white blood cells (WBC)?

What is the main function of plasma in blood?

What is the main function of albumin, the most common plasma protein?

Where does hemopoiesis or hematopoiesis occur?

Which cells differentiate into lymphocytes responsible for immunity from disease?

What are cytokines responsible for in the body?

What is the function of erythropoietin?

What is the main function of fibrinogen?

How long does it take to replace blood plasma after donation?

What are the formed elements that last a few hours to a few weeks?

Which type of fibers running to the adrenal medulla have no synapse in a ganglia?

Which cranial nerve carries fibers to control pupil size?

Which system is referred to as the cranial sacral system?

Which type of synapses are activated by acetylcholine?

What kind of reflex must synapse in the CNS?

Which receptors are activated by norepinephrine and epinephrine in the adrenergic system?

What is an area of a nerve that houses neurotransmitters, but is not at the end like in the somatic nervous system?

What is the term for BP and HR increasing if a person stands up and changes the altitude of the head?