The endocrine system consists of glands that:   a. release chemicals into ducts   b. release chemicals into the blood   c. release chemicals into body cavities   d. all of the above

which of the following happens when a therapeutic synthetic homone is introduced intno the body to treat patients natural hormone insufficiency?(select all that apply) A. The target cell responds the same way as when the hormone is natural B. the synthetic hormone has no effect on the target tissues C. the amount of natural hormone produced by the patients body declines D. the synthetic hormone is destroyed before it can have an effect on the target tissue.

Cortisol: A) is one of the primary hormones released in response to stress B) increases blood sugar C) suppresses the immune system D) all of the above

1. Cortisol:   a. is made in the middle zone of the adrenal cortex   b. is a glucocorticoid   c. has an antiimmunity effect   d. all of the above   2. Protein hormones have hormone receptors in the cell:       a. both a and c above   b. membrane   c. nucleus   3. D.  cytoplasm     The difference between a three- and a two-neuron reflex is that a three-neuron reflex:   a. includes an efferent neuron   b. includes an afferent neuron   c. passes through the dorsal root ganglion   d. includes an interneuron