Chapter 13

Question 0

A deficiency of which hormone secreted by the kidneys would result in anemia

Answer 0

Erythropoietin

Question 1

Which of the following hormone types answers the target cells activities genes and brings out the synthesis of proteins

Answer 1

Steroid hormones

Question 2

Steroid hormones are synthesized from

Answer 2

Cholesterol

Question 3

Blood calcium levels will increase under the influence of _____ and decrease under the influence of _____

Answer 3

PTH

Calcutonin

Question 4

Which glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal glands has anti-inflammatory effects

Answer 4

Cortisol

Question 5

All the fun hormones are secreted by organs of the digestive system and directly regulate

Answer 5

Glucagon

Question 6

Neuro endocrine cells of the hypothalamus function as

Answer 6

Both the nerve cells and endocrine cells

Question 7

Endocrine products are a class of molecules called

Answer 7

Hormones

Question 8

Which of the following hormone combinations have opposing activity and effects

Answer 8

Glucagon- insulin

Question 9

The endocrine system in the nervous system can Cordinator to be through the unitary gland and

Answer 9

Hypothalamus

Question 10

Which disorder results from the excessive secretion of growth hormone and an adult

Answer 10

Acromegaly

Question 11

Which hormone can bring out a fight or flight response

Answer 11

Epinephrine

Question 12

Which home on stimulates the maturation of eggs and the production of estrogen

Answer 12

FSH

Question 13

What determines whether a cell will response to a specific or mom

Answer 13

So must possess specific receptors for the Houma

Question 14

The incidence of which of the following endocrine disorders is increasing most rapidly

Answer 14

Type two diabetes