Endo quiz 2
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What is the other name for vasopressin?

  • Parathyroid hormone
  • Thyroxine
  • Oxytocin
  • Antidiuretic hormone (correct)
  • Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary and helps with milk production and bonding after childbirth?

  • Oxytocin (correct)
  • Thyroxine
  • Parathyroid hormone
  • Vasopressin
  • Which gland detects low calcium levels in the bloodstream and releases parathyroid hormone?

  • Parathyroid glands (correct)
  • Pancreas
  • Pituitary gland
  • Thyroid gland
  • What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone when calcium levels are low?

    <p>Upregulates osteoclast activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area influences parasympathetic activities such as salivation and decreased heart rate?

    <p>Anterior hypothalamic area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is also known as T4 and can be given to individuals with hypothyroidism?

    <p>Thyroxine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone travels in the bloodstream to the target tissue and is then transformed to the T3 form?

    <p>T4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ produces pancreatic juice, insulin, and glucagon?

    <p>Pancreas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of erythropoietin?

    <p>Stimulating the formation of red blood cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the kidney respond to a drop in blood pressure?

    <p>Releasing renin into the bloodstream (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of renin in response to low sodium levels?

    <p>Activating the inactive compound angiotensin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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