Which best explains acromegaly in adults? O increased production of TSH Odecreased production of ACTH O decreased production of hGH O increased production of hGH The brain is protected by the: Osternum and skull O backbone and sternum Oskull and backbone O meninges and skull

Cortisol is released from what zone of the adrenal cortex? O Zona fasciulata Zona glomerulosa Zona reticularis O Zona medullosa

The main effects of oxytocin on brain function Augmentation of the gain in the amygdala Cause failure of interoceptive processing Enhancing of the HPA axis response to stress 4. Suppress suckling

What is the function of glucocorticoids?a. maintain Na+ levelsb. develop the circadian rhythmc. lower calcium levels in the bloodd. elevate blood glucose levels during periods of stress

When is the parathyroid hormone produced? O In response to high concentrations of calcium in the blood O In response to high concentrations of glucose in the blood In response to high concentration of stress in the body In response to low concentrations of calcium in the blood In response to low concentrations of glucose in the blood

Medications that inhibit in the brain may cause hyperprolactinemias. O Norepinephrine O Metanephrine O Serotonin O Dopamine

Explain why does sleep loss increase after-dinner energy intake and reduced insulin sensitivity? Also, why is after-dinner energy intake was reduced during weekend recovery sleep for people who do not get enough sleep during the weekday?

What is an effect of alcohol consumption in relation to hormones? O the osmoregulator cells of the brain increasing their activity increased reabsorption of water in the proximal tubule increased blood pressure increased aldosterone production inhibited secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Which of these has more exocrine thanendocrine tissue?a. the pineal glandb. the adenohypophysisc. the thyroid glandd. the pancrease. the adrenal gland

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