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Which nerve increases the formation of thyroid hormones?
Which nerve increases the formation of thyroid hormones?
- Vagus nerve
- Adrenal nerve
- Parasympathetic nerve
- Sympathetic nerve (correct)
Which gland secretes aldosterone, the principal mineralocorticoid?
Which gland secretes aldosterone, the principal mineralocorticoid?
- Thyroid gland
- Pituitary gland
- Pancreas
- Adrenal gland (correct)
What is the main effect of glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal gland?
What is the main effect of glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal gland?
- Increase in blood glucose concentration (correct)
- Inhibition of gluconeogenesis
- Reduction of glycogen storage in liver cells
- Decrease in blood glucose concentration
Which layer of the adrenal gland secretes glucocorticoids?
Which layer of the adrenal gland secretes glucocorticoids?
What effect does stimulation of gluconeogenesis by the liver cell have on glycogen storage?
What effect does stimulation of gluconeogenesis by the liver cell have on glycogen storage?
How do glucocorticoids affect the response of cells to insulin?
How do glucocorticoids affect the response of cells to insulin?
What is the primary function of thyroid hormones T3 and T4?
What is the primary function of thyroid hormones T3 and T4?
Which physiological level effect is seen with hyperthyroidism?
Which physiological level effect is seen with hyperthyroidism?
What is the consequence of hypothyroidism on protein metabolism?
What is the consequence of hypothyroidism on protein metabolism?
How do thyroid hormones affect carbohydrate metabolism?
How do thyroid hormones affect carbohydrate metabolism?
What is the calorigenic action of thyroid hormones on most tissues in the body?
What is the calorigenic action of thyroid hormones on most tissues in the body?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on fat metabolism?
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on fat metabolism?
What is the role of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) in the hypothalamic pituitary thyroid axis?
What is the role of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) in the hypothalamic pituitary thyroid axis?
What effect does TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) have on the anterior pituitary?
What effect does TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) have on the anterior pituitary?
What is the consequence of insufficient dietary iodide on thyroid hormone production?
What is the consequence of insufficient dietary iodide on thyroid hormone production?
How do large doses of iodide affect the thyroid gland's hormone synthesis?
How do large doses of iodide affect the thyroid gland's hormone synthesis?
What is the role of inhibitory proteins in the anterior pituitary related to thyroid hormone regulation?
What is the role of inhibitory proteins in the anterior pituitary related to thyroid hormone regulation?
How do cold temperatures and emotional reactions impact TRH secretion?
How do cold temperatures and emotional reactions impact TRH secretion?
