40. Administration of prednisone for long periods causes atrophy of which of the following endocrine structures? A) Adrenal cortex B) Adrenal medulla C) Gonads D) Parathyroid gland E) Pars intermedia of the adenohypophysis O O O O O

1) Gross Anatomy and Basic Function of the Endocrine Glands   a)Both the endocrine and nervous systems are major regulating systems of the body; however, the nervous system has been compared to a text message, and the endocrine system to mailing a letter. Briefly explain this comparison. b) Chemically, hormones belong chiefly to two molecular groups, the___ and the___ c) If hormones travel in the bloodstream, why don't all tissues respond to all hormones?

(Ch. 10 - Endocrine System) - If you haven't eaten for a few hours and your blood sugar is low, an appropriate response of the endocrine system would be to release: a) insulin b) glucagon c) cortisol d) A and B e) B and C Page 39 of 50

78. The various types of endocrine glands all have extensive Golgi Apparatus.  Which of the following act by integrating functions to ensure homeostasis in an adult human by releasing molecules into the circulatory system? a) adrenal glands          b) pituitary gland          c) thyroid gland d) gonads           e) all are true