Parathyroid Gland and Hormones Quiz

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What is the function of the endocrine system?

To maintain body temperature

To control the nervous system

To secrete hormones for cell communication (correct)

To regulate heart rate

How do hormones travel to their destination in the body?

Through the nervous system

Via the bloodstream (correct)

By diffusion through the air

Through the lymphatic system

What is the primary difference between amino acid hormones and lipid hormones?

There is no difference between amino acid and lipid hormones

Amino acid hormones have shorter half-lives, while lipid hormones have longer half-lives

Amino acid hormones are lipid soluble, while lipid hormones are water soluble

Amino acid hormones are water soluble, while lipid hormones are lipid soluble (correct)

What is the function of autocrine signaling?

It affects the same cell that secretes the chemical Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the paracrine system?

To affect other nearby cells Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone travels to a hormone receptor in the cell to cause a change?

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most used second messenger in the endocrine system?

Cyclic adenosine phosphate (cAMP) Signup and view all the answers

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

Downregulation Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is commonly known as vasopressin?

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is like the command center for the endocrine system?

Pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

Which gland releases a hormone that decreases blood calcium levels?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

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

Increasing blood calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the inflammatory response and increasing blood glucose levels?

Cortisol Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is both endocrine and exocrine and produces insulin?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for promoting pancreatic enzyme and bile production to aid digestion?

Cholecystokinin Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of erythropoietin (EPO) produced by the kidneys?

Stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone pathway begins with renin and leads to aldosterone production?

Angiotensin 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of fibroblast growth factor 23 produced by the skeleton?

Inhibits calcitriol Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue produces leptin, a hormone that regulates bone metabolism and appetite?

Adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone's production decreases with aging, potentially contributing to osteoporosis?

Testosterone Signup and view all the answers