Anatomy endocrine system
When a protein or peptide hormone binds to receptors on the surface of a cell,
a second messenger appears in the cytoplasm.
Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary?
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Increased levels of the hormone ________ will lead to decreased levels of calcium ions in the blood.
calcitonin
All hormones are
chemical messengers
Cells of the adrenal cortex produce
corticosteroids
When blood glucose levels fall,
glucagon is released
Which of the following hormones is/are produced by both the testes and the ovaries?
inhibin
Hormone concentration levels are most commonly controlled by
negative feedback
The posterior pituitary gland secretes
oxytocin(OT)
Melatonin is the hormone produced by the ________.
pineal gland
Excessive urine production, which is a characteristic symptom of all forms of diabetes, is known as
polyuria
The endocrine system
relies on the release of chemicals that bind to target cells.
Peripheral structures sensitive to the presence of hormones are called ________.
target cells
Hormone-producing cells of the testes produce
testosterone
Hormones from which of the following glands are responsible for the calorigenic effect?
thyroid gland
Hormones produced by the ________ are derived from molecules to which iodine atoms have been attached.
thyroid gland