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[Show more]What regulates pituitary gland secretion? 
: Hypothalamus 
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has sp...
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Add to cartWhat regulates pituitary gland secretion? 
: Hypothalamus 
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has sp...
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. 
What is a pa...
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Add to cartWhat is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. 
What is a pa...
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. 
Understand t...
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Add to cartWhat is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. 
Understand t...
A person under stress may have a lowered resistance to infection. 
T or F 
: True 
The B vitamins are : 
a. essential for normal cellular metabolism 
b. involved in the oxidation of carbohydrates, lipids, and protiens 
c. grouped because they are in the same foods 
d. all of the above. 
: all of t...
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Add to cartA person under stress may have a lowered resistance to infection. 
T or F 
: True 
The B vitamins are : 
a. essential for normal cellular metabolism 
b. involved in the oxidation of carbohydrates, lipids, and protiens 
c. grouped because they are in the same foods 
d. all of the above. 
: all of t...
Nonsteroid hormones include peptides, proteins, glycoproteins, and amines 
: True 
The pineal gland is 
: attached to the thalamus 
Which hormone requires a releasing hormone from the hypothalamus for its secretion? 
: Prolactin 
Diabetes insipidus is caused by 
: ADH deficiency 
What hormone primar...
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Add to cartNonsteroid hormones include peptides, proteins, glycoproteins, and amines 
: True 
The pineal gland is 
: attached to the thalamus 
Which hormone requires a releasing hormone from the hypothalamus for its secretion? 
: Prolactin 
Diabetes insipidus is caused by 
: ADH deficiency 
What hormone primar...
A hormone is a secreted molecule that is carried in the bloodstream to where it acts on 
target cells that bear specific receptors for that hormone. 
- True 
- False 
: True 
Maxwell has a very high metabolic rate, is skinny, and has protruding eyes. These are 
symptoms of 
-Hyperthyroidism 
-Hypo...
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Add to cartA hormone is a secreted molecule that is carried in the bloodstream to where it acts on 
target cells that bear specific receptors for that hormone. 
- True 
- False 
: True 
Maxwell has a very high metabolic rate, is skinny, and has protruding eyes. These are 
symptoms of 
-Hyperthyroidism 
-Hypo...
Which of the following is not a function of the mucus-lined nasal passages? 
: Cooling exhaled air 
Which of the following has an effect on the pH of blood? 
: Carbon dioxide 
What causes air to move into the lungs during inspiration? 
: Pressure gradient between atomosphere and alveoli 
Another wor...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is not a function of the mucus-lined nasal passages? 
: Cooling exhaled air 
Which of the following has an effect on the pH of blood? 
: Carbon dioxide 
What causes air to move into the lungs during inspiration? 
: Pressure gradient between atomosphere and alveoli 
Another wor...
endocrinology 
: Study of hormones and endocrine organs 
functions of the endocrine system 
: 1. control reproduction, development and growth 
2. prepare the body to combat stress 
3. maintain electrolyte and water balance and blood pressure 
4. maintain nutrient balance (glucose) 
5. regulate cell ...
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Add to cartendocrinology 
: Study of hormones and endocrine organs 
functions of the endocrine system 
: 1. control reproduction, development and growth 
2. prepare the body to combat stress 
3. maintain electrolyte and water balance and blood pressure 
4. maintain nutrient balance (glucose) 
5. regulate cell ...
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. 
Understand t...
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Add to cartWhat is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. 
Understand t...
Diabetes insipidus is caused by 
: ADH deficiency. 
T/F: Persons with type AB blood are sometimes called universal donors. 
: False 
Steroid hormones 
are soluble in lipids. 
: all of the above. 
T/F: Plasma contains fibrinogen, serum does not. 
: True 
sweat gland is an example of a(n) _______ glan...
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Add to cartDiabetes insipidus is caused by 
: ADH deficiency. 
T/F: Persons with type AB blood are sometimes called universal donors. 
: False 
Steroid hormones 
are soluble in lipids. 
: all of the above. 
T/F: Plasma contains fibrinogen, serum does not. 
: True 
sweat gland is an example of a(n) _______ glan...
Normal heart sounds are caused by which of the following events? 
: Closure of the heart valves 
The left ventricular wall of the heart is thicker than the right wall in order to 
: Pump blood with greater pressure 
What happens when the tricuspid valve is closed 
: Prevents blood from backing into ...
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Add to cartNormal heart sounds are caused by which of the following events? 
: Closure of the heart valves 
The left ventricular wall of the heart is thicker than the right wall in order to 
: Pump blood with greater pressure 
What happens when the tricuspid valve is closed 
: Prevents blood from backing into ...
What regulates pituitary gland secretion? 
: The pituitary gland is directly connected to the hypothalamus. Secretion from the 2 
lobes of the pituitary gland is controlled by different methods by the hypothalamus 
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are ...
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Add to cartWhat regulates pituitary gland secretion? 
: The pituitary gland is directly connected to the hypothalamus. Secretion from the 2 
lobes of the pituitary gland is controlled by different methods by the hypothalamus 
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are ...
Which of the following is not a function of the mucus-lined nasal passages? 
: Cooling exhaled air 
Which of the following has an effect on the pH of blood? 
: Carbon dioxide 
What causes air to move into the lungs during inspiration? 
: Pressure gradient between atomosphere and alveoli 
Another wor...
Preview 2 out of 12 pages
Add to cartWhich of the following is not a function of the mucus-lined nasal passages? 
: Cooling exhaled air 
Which of the following has an effect on the pH of blood? 
: Carbon dioxide 
What causes air to move into the lungs during inspiration? 
: Pressure gradient between atomosphere and alveoli 
Another wor...
Diabetes insipidus is caused by _____________. 
: ADH deficiency 
T/F: Persons with type AB blood are sometimes called universal donors. 
: False 
Steriod hormones ______________. 
: All of the above 
T/F 
Plasma contains fibrinogen, serum does not. 
: True 
Sweat gland is an example of a(n) _______...
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Add to cartDiabetes insipidus is caused by _____________. 
: ADH deficiency 
T/F: Persons with type AB blood are sometimes called universal donors. 
: False 
Steriod hormones ______________. 
: All of the above 
T/F 
Plasma contains fibrinogen, serum does not. 
: True 
Sweat gland is an example of a(n) _______...
Who regulates pituitary gland secretion? 
: Releasing hormones from the hypothalamus 
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which a...
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Add to cartWho regulates pituitary gland secretion? 
: Releasing hormones from the hypothalamus 
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which a...
The thymus gland secretes hormones called ____ that ____ 
: Thymosins; control production and differentiation of white blood cells 
Exocrine glands differ from endocrine gland in that exocrine glands 
: Secrete through ducts or tubes to the body's exterior 
Oxytocin stimulates the kidneys to conser...
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Add to cartThe thymus gland secretes hormones called ____ that ____ 
: Thymosins; control production and differentiation of white blood cells 
Exocrine glands differ from endocrine gland in that exocrine glands 
: Secrete through ducts or tubes to the body's exterior 
Oxytocin stimulates the kidneys to conser...
Who regulates pituitary gland secretion? 
: Releasing hormones from the hypothalamus 
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which a...
Preview 4 out of 81 pages
Add to cartWho regulates pituitary gland secretion? 
: Releasing hormones from the hypothalamus 
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which a...
compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system 
: may have a longer lasting effect 
A hormone is a _______________ and the target cell is_______________________. 
: molecule that has a metabolic effect on another cell; a cell that has receptors for 
specific hormones. 
In an ECG pattern, the ...
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Add to cartcompared to the nervous system, the endocrine system 
: may have a longer lasting effect 
A hormone is a _______________ and the target cell is_______________________. 
: molecule that has a metabolic effect on another cell; a cell that has receptors for 
specific hormones. 
In an ECG pattern, the ...
What is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. 
What is the ...
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Add to cartWhat is a hormone and how does it act? 
: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are 
secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are 
any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. 
What is the ...
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