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What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
- To ensure rapid communication within the body
- To regulate the body's temperature
- To maintain homeostasis using slow-acting hormones (correct)
- To control the body's voluntary movements
Which of the following correctly describes the paracrine system?
Which of the following correctly describes the paracrine system?
- It is responsible for the long-distance communication in the body
- It involves cells secreting a chemical to adjust their own functions
- It operates by secreting hormones into the bloodstream
- It affects nearby cells by secreting chemicals (correct)
What are the two main categories of hormones based on their chemical composition?
What are the two main categories of hormones based on their chemical composition?
- Amino acids and lipids (correct)
- Lipids and peptides
- Proteins and steroids
- Amines and proteins
Why do lipid soluble hormones need help from proteins to travel through the cardiovascular system?
Why do lipid soluble hormones need help from proteins to travel through the cardiovascular system?
What hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
What hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and regulates bone metabolism?
Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and regulates bone metabolism?
What does the liver produce to help regulate blood pressure?
What does the liver produce to help regulate blood pressure?
Which hormone decreases with aging and can contribute to osteoporosis?
Which hormone decreases with aging and can contribute to osteoporosis?
What is the most used second messenger in the process described?
What is the most used second messenger in the process described?
Which hormone is commonly known as vasopressin?
Which hormone is commonly known as vasopressin?
What happens when a certain amount of hormone or drug is floating in the blood?
What happens when a certain amount of hormone or drug is floating in the blood?
Which gland is stimulated by both chemical and neural stimuli?
Which gland is stimulated by both chemical and neural stimuli?
Which hormone regulates thyroid activity?
Which hormone regulates thyroid activity?
What causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water?
What causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water?
What is the primary function of growth hormone (GH)?
What is the primary function of growth hormone (GH)?
What happens in downregulation of cells?
What happens in downregulation of cells?
Which hormone enables another hormone to act?
Which hormone enables another hormone to act?
What is the name for the hormones that travel through the hypophyseal portal system to instruct the anterior pituitary to release or inhibit release of a hormone?
What is the name for the hormones that travel through the hypophyseal portal system to instruct the anterior pituitary to release or inhibit release of a hormone?
What does phospholipase C (PLC) split a phospholipid into?
What does phospholipase C (PLC) split a phospholipid into?
What is the main role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in the described process?
What is the main role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in the described process?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels through glycogenolysis?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels through glycogenolysis?
What is the main function of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) produced by the heart?
What is the main function of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) produced by the heart?
Which organ produces the active form of vitamin D, known as calcitriol?
Which organ produces the active form of vitamin D, known as calcitriol?
What is the main role of cholecystokinin in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the main role of cholecystokinin in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels by getting glucose into cells that need energy?
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels by getting glucose into cells that need energy?
What is the primary function of estrogen in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of estrogen in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary role of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary role of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
What is the process of breaking down stored triglycerides into free fatty acids or glycerol called?
What is the process of breaking down stored triglycerides into free fatty acids or glycerol called?
What hormone is produced by the placenta to help with the softening of pubic symphysis for easier childbirth?
What hormone is produced by the placenta to help with the softening of pubic symphysis for easier childbirth?
What is the primary function of gonadotropins?
What is the primary function of gonadotropins?
What is the primary role of melatonin in the body?
What is the primary role of melatonin in the body?
Which hormone inhibits release of insulin and glucagon, and is also secreted by the hypothalamus?
Which hormone inhibits release of insulin and glucagon, and is also secreted by the hypothalamus?
Which hormone from the anterior pituitary gland activates lactation in women and the development of mammary glands if pregnant?
Which hormone from the anterior pituitary gland activates lactation in women and the development of mammary glands if pregnant?
What stimulates melanin formation in melanocytes in response to UV light?
What stimulates melanin formation in melanocytes in response to UV light?
Where does iodine attach to form thyroid hormones with 3 or 4 iodines?
Where does iodine attach to form thyroid hormones with 3 or 4 iodines?
Which hormones regulate the body’s metabolic rate, influence fetal and early childhood development, and support neurological function?
Which hormones regulate the body’s metabolic rate, influence fetal and early childhood development, and support neurological function?
What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
Which hormone from the adrenal cortex increases sodium levels?
Which hormone from the adrenal cortex increases sodium levels?
What does the adrenal medulla produce?
What does the adrenal medulla produce?
Which gland is posterior to the hypothalamus and produces and secretes melatonin?
Which gland is posterior to the hypothalamus and produces and secretes melatonin?
What may affect our body’s circadian rhythms, body temperature, and appetite?
What may affect our body’s circadian rhythms, body temperature, and appetite?
What stimulates the retina of the eye?
What stimulates the retina of the eye?
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