10 Questions
What is the primary role of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in regulating calcium levels in the body?
PTH stimulates the release of calcium from bones into the blood.
What is the primary function of the thymus gland?
To play a major role in the development of the immune system.
Which of the following statements about the adrenal gland is correct?
Underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex can lead to Addison's disease.
What is the role of thymosins secreted by the thymus gland?
Thymosins promote the differentiation of T-lymphocytes and antibody production.
Which of the following statements about the effect of aging on the thymus gland is correct?
The thymus gland degenerates in old individuals, leading to decreased thymosins production.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating calcium balance in the body, along with parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Calcitonin (TCT)
Which tissue of the adrenal gland is responsible for the production of hormones that affect carbohydrate metabolism?
Adrenal cortex
What is the primary function of calcitonin (TCT) in regulating calcium levels in the body?
TCT inhibits the reabsorption of calcium by the renal tubules.
Which of the following statements about the location of the adrenal glands is correct?
The adrenal glands are located at the anterior part of each kidney.
What is the primary consequence of decreased production of thymosins in old individuals?
Weaker immune responses due to decreased T-lymphocyte differentiation.
Explore the functions of estrogens and progesterone in the human body, including their roles in the development of female sex organs, secondary sex characteristics, and pregnancy support.
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