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What is the primary function of the beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans?
What is the primary function of the beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans?
- Promote the development of secondary sex characteristics
- Facilitate the breakdown of glycogen to glucose
- Suppress the release of glucagon and insulin
- Secrete insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels (correct)
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and essential in regulating electrolyte and water balance?
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and essential in regulating electrolyte and water balance?
- Androgens
- Aldosterone (correct)
- Cortisol
- Corticosterone
What is the primary function of cortisol, a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary function of cortisol, a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex?
- Facilitate the breakdown of glycogen to glucose
- Promote the development of secondary sex characteristics
- Regulate carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism (correct)
- Suppress the release of glucagon and insulin
Which hormone is used to treat shock and dilates the arteries, elevates systolic blood pressure, increases cardiac output, and increases urinary output?
Which hormone is used to treat shock and dilates the arteries, elevates systolic blood pressure, increases cardiac output, and increases urinary output?
What is the primary function of the alpha cells in the Islets of Langerhans?
What is the primary function of the alpha cells in the Islets of Langerhans?
Which hormone is also known as adrenalin and secreted by the adrenal medulla?
Which hormone is also known as adrenalin and secreted by the adrenal medulla?
What hormone is responsible for triggering the 'fight or flight' response?
What hormone is responsible for triggering the 'fight or flight' response?
Which gland produces hormones that prepare the uterus for pregnancy and promote mammary gland development?
Which gland produces hormones that prepare the uterus for pregnancy and promote mammary gland development?
Which hormone is essential for the normal growth and development of male sex organs?
Which hormone is essential for the normal growth and development of male sex organs?
Which gland serves as an endocrine gland during pregnancy and produces hormones like estrogen and progesterone?
Which gland serves as an endocrine gland during pregnancy and produces hormones like estrogen and progesterone?
What hormone stimulates the production of gastric acid for digestion?
What hormone stimulates the production of gastric acid for digestion?
Which gland is responsible for the release of epinephrine, triggering the 'fight or flight' response?
Which gland is responsible for the release of epinephrine, triggering the 'fight or flight' response?
Which hormone is essential for the growth and development of bones, muscles, and other organs?
Which hormone is essential for the growth and development of bones, muscles, and other organs?
Which hormone stimulates the growth of the adrenal cortex?
Which hormone stimulates the growth of the adrenal cortex?
Which hormone stimulates the production of testosterone in males?
Which hormone stimulates the production of testosterone in males?
Which hormone is responsible for milk production during pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for milk production during pregnancy?
Which gland is directly linked to the hypothalamus for hormone secretion?
Which gland is directly linked to the hypothalamus for hormone secretion?
Which hormone is essential for the growth and development of the thyroid gland?
Which hormone is essential for the growth and development of the thyroid gland?
