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What are the two broad systems that exist to communicate and coordinate body functions?
What are the two broad systems that exist to communicate and coordinate body functions?
Which hormone is responsible for redistributing energy sources (glucose, amino acids, lipids) and energy usage?
Which hormone is responsible for redistributing energy sources (glucose, amino acids, lipids) and energy usage?
What type of hormones are Insulin, Glucagon, and Angiotensin II categorized as?
What type of hormones are Insulin, Glucagon, and Angiotensin II categorized as?
In the Endocrine system, which hormones are transported in the circulation to act on distant tissues?
In the Endocrine system, which hormones are transported in the circulation to act on distant tissues?
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What does it mean when hormones 'bind to specific receptors that have organ/tissue specific distributions'?
What does it mean when hormones 'bind to specific receptors that have organ/tissue specific distributions'?
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Which hormone is NOT mentioned in the list of Peptides in the Endocrine system?
Which hormone is NOT mentioned in the list of Peptides in the Endocrine system?
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What is the effect of thyroid hormones on gluconeogenesis?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on gluconeogenesis?
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What is the effect of hypothyroidism on serum glucose levels?
What is the effect of hypothyroidism on serum glucose levels?
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What is the effect of thyroid hormones on lipolysis?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on lipolysis?
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What is the effect of hypothyroidism on proteolysis?
What is the effect of hypothyroidism on proteolysis?
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What is the effect of thyroid hormones on the autonomic nervous system?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on the autonomic nervous system?
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What is the effect of thyroid hormones on the action of catecholamines?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on the action of catecholamines?
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What is the function of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) in the anterior pituitary?
What is the function of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) in the anterior pituitary?
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What is the primary function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in females?
What is the primary function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in females?
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What is the effect of Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) on metabolic rate?
What is the effect of Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) on metabolic rate?
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Where do Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) exert their metabolic effects?
Where do Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) exert their metabolic effects?
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What is the negative feedback mechanism that regulates the release of Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4)?
What is the negative feedback mechanism that regulates the release of Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4)?
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What is the process by which Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) are released into the systemic circulation?
What is the process by which Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) are released into the systemic circulation?
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What is the role of catecholamine-H+ exchanger (VMAT1) in the synthesis of adrenaline?
What is the role of catecholamine-H+ exchanger (VMAT1) in the synthesis of adrenaline?
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What is the effect of adrenaline on insulin secretion and glucagon secretion?
What is the effect of adrenaline on insulin secretion and glucagon secretion?
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What is the role of PNMT in the synthesis of epinephrine?
What is the role of PNMT in the synthesis of epinephrine?
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What is the effect of cortisol on the synthesis of epinephrine?
What is the effect of cortisol on the synthesis of epinephrine?
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What is the effect of thyroid hormones on the response to adrenaline?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on the response to adrenaline?
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What is the effect of stress on the synthesis of epinephrine?
What is the effect of stress on the synthesis of epinephrine?
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Which hormone stimulates ovarian follicular cells to make estrogens and progestins?
Which hormone stimulates ovarian follicular cells to make estrogens and progestins?
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What is the target tissue of LH (Luteinizing Hormone)?
What is the target tissue of LH (Luteinizing Hormone)?
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Which hormone stimulates Leydig cells to make testosterone?
Which hormone stimulates Leydig cells to make testosterone?
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What is the primary target of thyroid hormones in the body?
What is the primary target of thyroid hormones in the body?
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Which of the following metabolic effects is associated with T4 and T3?
Which of the following metabolic effects is associated with T4 and T3?
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What is the impact of T4 and T3 on adipose tissue?
What is the impact of T4 and T3 on adipose tissue?
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