BIO 2100 2C

_________ does calcium homeostasis

PTH

which of the following statements is incorrect? a. a hormone is an antagonist when any chemical can bind to receptor proteins and mimic the effects of that hormone b. adrenal glands are located immediately superior to the kidney c. androgens are associated with secondary characteristics d. the thyroid gland is located in the neck

a. a hormone is an antagonist when any chemical can bind to receptor proteins and mimic the effects of that hormone

neural stimulation of the _________ helps secrete hormones a. posterior pituitary b. hypothalamic system c. hypothalamus portal system d. medial pituitary e. none of the above

a. posterior pituitary

which of the following statements are correct: a. the posterior pituitary appears glandular b. the pancreases secretes insulin into the bloodstream and digestive enzymes into the small intestine c. there are four thyroid glands which produce PTH d. androgens and estrogen are produced by males only

b. the pancreases secretes insulin into the bloodstream and digestive enzymes into the small intestine

all of the following are produced by the anterior pituitary gland except: a. adrenocorticotropic hormone b. luteinizing hormone c. antidiuretic hormone d. growth hormone

c. antidiuretic hormone

which of the following statements are false pertaining to the pituitary gland? a. it is also known as the hypophysis b. the anterior pituitary gland appears glandular c. the anterior pituitary develops embryonically from the nasopharynx d. the posterior pituitary gland is involved in the hypothalamohypophyseal system

c. the anterior pituitary develops embryonically from the nasopharynx

_________ hormones is released by the adrenal cortex

corticosteroids

the following hormones are produced via the anterior pituitary except a. adrenocorticotropic hormone b. luteinizing hormone c. growth hormone d. antidiuretic hormone e. prolactin

d. antidiuretic hormone

which of the following statements are incorrect? a. the parathyroid hormones are involved in calcium homeostasis b. thyroid hormones promote maturation in children c. the pineal gland produces a hormone that regulates the body's biological clock d. corticosteroids are found in the adrenal medulla

d. corticosteroids are found in the adrenal medulla

____________ mimics the effect of the hormone

hormone agonist

________ endocrine hormone is released by the pancreas

insulin

_____________ helps to set basal metabolic rate by stimulating the rate of cell respiration

thyroxine