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What is the primary mode of transportation for hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the primary mode of transportation for hormones in the endocrine system?
- Cardiovascular system
- Bloodstream (correct)
- Lymphatic system
- Nervous system
Which category do amines and peptides fall into for hormones?
Which category do amines and peptides fall into for hormones?
- Amino acids (correct)
- Proteins
- Steroids
- Lipids
What is the primary function of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the primary function of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis?
- Speedy reactions
- Local communication between cells
- Slow acting hormones (correct)
- Control of reproduction
Where can hormones be found in the body?
Where can hormones be found in the body?
Which hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
Which hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
What does osteocalcin stimulate?
What does osteocalcin stimulate?
Which hormone inhibits calcitriol?
Which hormone inhibits calcitriol?
What does cholecalciferol, produced by the skin, convert to in the kidneys?
What does cholecalciferol, produced by the skin, convert to in the kidneys?
What is the role of cyclic adenosine phosphate (cAMP) as a second messenger?
What is the role of cyclic adenosine phosphate (cAMP) as a second messenger?
What is the effect of downregulation in response to lots of stimulation in cells?
What is the effect of downregulation in response to lots of stimulation in cells?
Which hormone is commonly known as vasopressin?
Which hormone is commonly known as vasopressin?
What is the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the endocrine system?
What is the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the endocrine system?
What effect does growth hormone (GH) have on the body?
What effect does growth hormone (GH) have on the body?
What is the main function of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus?
What is the main function of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus?
What is the function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the body?
What is the function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the body?
What is the role of Gonadatropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus?
What is the role of Gonadatropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus?
What happens if a certain amount of hormone or drug is floating in the blood?
What happens if a certain amount of hormone or drug is floating in the blood?
What is the main role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in relation to cAMP?
What is the main role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in relation to cAMP?
Which statement best describes lipid soluble hormones?
Which statement best describes lipid soluble hormones?
Which hormone activates lactation in women and the development of mammary glands if pregnant?
Which hormone activates lactation in women and the development of mammary glands if pregnant?
What stimulates the production of melanin in response to UV light?
What stimulates the production of melanin in response to UV light?
Which gland is anterior to the trachea and resembles a butterfly?
Which gland is anterior to the trachea and resembles a butterfly?
What is the center of hormone production in the thyroid gland?
What is the center of hormone production in the thyroid gland?
What hormone connects to receptors to allow iodide ions to travel across cell membranes?
What hormone connects to receptors to allow iodide ions to travel across cell membranes?
How are tryiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) secreted into the bloodstream?
How are tryiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) secreted into the bloodstream?
What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
Which hormone decreases blood calcium levels?
Which hormone decreases blood calcium levels?
Which part of the adrenal glands produces mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens?
Which part of the adrenal glands produces mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens?
What does aldosterone, the most common mineralocorticoid, do?
What does aldosterone, the most common mineralocorticoid, do?
What does cortisol, the most common glucocorticoid, do?
What does cortisol, the most common glucocorticoid, do?
What hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?
What hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?
Which hormone inhibits the release of both insulin and glucagon?
Which hormone inhibits the release of both insulin and glucagon?
What is the primary role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach in response to stomach distention?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach in response to stomach distention?
What is the function of human placental lactogen (hPL) produced by the placenta?
What is the function of human placental lactogen (hPL) produced by the placenta?
What hormone does the heart produce in response to atrial stretch and increased blood pressure?
What hormone does the heart produce in response to atrial stretch and increased blood pressure?
What is the primary role of relaxin produced by the placenta?
What is the primary role of relaxin produced by the placenta?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintenance of pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintenance of pregnancy?
What is the primary function of calcitriol in the body?
What is the primary function of calcitriol in the body?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of bicarbonate to buffer acidic chyme and inhibiting hydrochloric acid production in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of bicarbonate to buffer acidic chyme and inhibiting hydrochloric acid production in the gastrointestinal tract?
What kind of cells make up 20% of each islet and produce glucagon?
What kind of cells make up 20% of each islet and produce glucagon?
What is the primary role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) produced by the placenta?
What is the primary role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) produced by the placenta?
What process involves breaking down stored triglycerides into free fatty acids or glycerol?
What process involves breaking down stored triglycerides into free fatty acids or glycerol?
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