Examples of hypersecretion of hormones include; O Acromegaly O Gigantism O Two of these answers are correct O Goiter O Dwarfism

Becky has lost 30 pounds over the past several months, even though herappetite has been good and she has been eating more than usual. Shecomplains to her physician that she is nervous and restless, has a shortattention span, becomes fatigued easily but cannot sleep well, movescompulsively, and sweats excessively. Her physician notes that she alsoexhibits tachycardia. Suspecting hyperthyroidism, he orders a blood test,which indicates elevated levels of T3 and T4 and low levels of TSH. Beckyalso has a TSH-like immunoglobulin in her plasma. Explain these results.

match the description with the statement that best decribes the following hormonal imbalances: gigantism  childhood hypersecretion of growth hormone decreased testosterone secretion adulthood hypersection of growth hormone dwarfism hyposecretion of growth hormone acromegaly male hyposecretion of luteinizing hormone decreased estrogen secretion female hyposecretion of luteinizing hormone

A decrease in the concentration of dopamine in the blood of the hypophyseal portal veins would lead to an increase in secretion of _____.     prolactin     growth hormone inhibiting hormone     antidiuretic hormone     oxytocin     All 4 Answers are Correct

Which of the following is false? parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid gland parathyroid hormone increases urination of calcium Oparathyroid hormone stimulates osteoclasts parathyroid hormone increases calcium concentration in the blood

Identify 1 effect of the hormone Inhibin in pregnancy. Select one: O a. This inhibits the secretion of follicle stimulating hormaone by the anterior pituitary gland - preventing ovulation O b. It is know to mediate the haemodynamic changes that occur during pregnancy such as; increased cardiac output, increased renal flow, increased arterial compliance 0 с. This influences the transamniotic waste transfer from the mother to the fetus side

Which of the following is not true of all hormones; O May bind with distant target tissue receptors O They are made in endocrine glands or individual cells O They activate a physiological response O They are transported by the blood throughout the body O None of these is correct

Parathyroid hormone is released when blood calcium levels fall. This is considered to be a form of hormonal stimulation. O Neural O Hormonal O Humoral O Muscular

10)  Prepare a chart showing the endocrine gland, the hormone produced, its function and what happens if levels are abnormal.

Match the following: 5 2 > cortisol insufficiency excess androgens excess cortisol excess catecholamines increase sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion 1. aldosterone 2. Cushing's syndrome 3. Virilization 4. Pheochromocytoma 5. Addison's disease