Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 13, Problem 6TY
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Hormones are molecules that are vital for the function of the organisms. These are produced by the endocrine glands. These chemical substances play a regulatory function as they act as messengers in the regulation of many processes for example blood pressure and growth.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids and mineral corticoids
A.
ACTH
B.
Estrogen
C.
Progesterone
D.
Testosterone
E.
FSH
The term for cutting the infundibulum between the pituitary and hypothalamus is hypophysectomy. One week after undergoing this procedure, which of the following hormone levels would be above normal?
A.
Prolactin
B.
Follicle stimulating hormone
C.
Progesterone
D.
Testosterone
E.
Insulin
All of the following conditions would benefit from hormone replacement therapy EXCEPT.
A. Andropause
B. Breast cancer
C. Menopause
D. Osteoporosis
Chapter 13 Solutions
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Ch. 13 -
1. Why do you think that endocrine disruptors...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2QCCh. 13 - List the functions of the six hormones secreted by...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2CRCh. 13 - Prob. 3CRCh. 13 -
4. Define when you would call a norepinephrine a...Ch. 13 - Explain why a 30-year-old short person cannot be...Ch. 13 - Describe the function of the two hormones from the...Ch. 13 - Prob. 7CRCh. 13 - Prob. 8CR
Ch. 13 - Prob. 9CRCh. 13 - Prob. 10CRCh. 13 - _________ hormones enter target cells and bind to...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2TYCh. 13 - Prob. 3TYCh. 13 - Which two hormones most directly regulate...Ch. 13 - All of the following represent hormone pairs with...Ch. 13 - Prob. 6TYCh. 13 - Prob. 7TYCh. 13 - Prob. 8TYCh. 13 - Prob. 9TYCh. 13 - Prob. 10TYCh. 13 - Prob. 11TYCh. 13 -
12. Which of the following statements about...Ch. 13 - Prob. 13TYCh. 13 - Prob. 14TYCh. 13 - Which of the following would be triggered by a...Ch. 13 - Prob. 1AWKCh. 13 - Explain why an injection of epinephrine to combat...Ch. 13 - From what you read in section 13.5 draw the...Ch. 13 - Prob. 4AWKCh. 13 - Prob. 5AWKCh. 13 - A student finishes up the fall semester with...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Match each hormone with its effect. oxytocin a. growth of facial hair testosterone b. uterus contracts LH c. LH, FSH are released GnRH d. surge causes ovulation FSH e. follicle develops HCG f. milk is produced prolactin g. corpus luteum is maintainedarrow_forwardMatch the hormones to the organ that makes them or to the action they cause. Use letters more than once. A. estrogen B. follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) C. human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) D. luteinizing hormone (LH) E. progesterone F. testosterone v blastula v corpus luteum Leydig's cells A. A ovary v 1st hormone of pituitary gland to start cycle В. В С.С 2nd hormone of pituitary gland halfway through cycle D. D vendometrium grows more blood vessels Е. E v keeps corpus luteum v stimulates sperm production, muscle growth, aggression F. F v keeps endometrium in uterus ovulation (egg leaves ovary) v tells egg to developarrow_forwardWhich of the following is synthesized in Sertoli cells? A. Testosterone B. Dihydrotestosterone C. Progesterone D. Follicle stimulating hormone E. Estradiolarrow_forward
- Sertoli cells produce androgen binding protein. The purpose of this androgen binding protein is to : (select one) a. Transport testosterone to the developing germ cells b. Increase the clearance rate of testosterone c. Prevent the germs cells being exposed to toxic concentrations of testosterone d. Manufacture androgens e. Transport testosterone to the capillariesarrow_forwardWhich of the following hormone is produced in the hypothalamus and is responsible for stimulating the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins? a. GnRH b. LH c. Estrogen d. FSH e. Progesteronearrow_forwardMatch the hormones to the organ that makes them or to the action they cause. Use letters more than once. A. estrogen B. follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) C. human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) D. luteinizing hormone (LH) E. progesterone F. testosterone blastula corpus luteum Leydig's cells ovary A A v1st hormone of pituitary gland to start cycle B. B v 2nd hormone of pituitary gland halfway through cycle C.C vendometrium grows more blood vessels D.D v keeps corpus luteum E. E v stimulates sperm production, muscle growth, aggression v keeps endometrium in uterus vovulation (egg leaves ovary) tells egg to developarrow_forward
- These cells have been taken from which of the following regions of the pituitary gland (hypohypophysis) ? a. adenohypophysis b. neurohypophysisarrow_forwardWhich of the following hormones does the skin produce? a.renin b.melatonin c.cholecalciferol dervthopein granulocytes do not include a.pmns brmonocytes G.basophils mature red blood cells in the circulating blood are filled with a.lysosomes b.smoooth endoplasmic reticulum c.nuclei a healthy adult male has approximately liters of blood а, 1-2 b.2-3 c.3-4 most numerous leukocyte a.neutrophil b.monocytes which leukocyte contains histamine in its granules a.basophil b.neutrophil chief end product of urine metabolism a.urea b.uric acidarrow_forwardTo increase male fertility, it would be logical to develop a drug thatboosts hormone synthesis at any of the following structures except thea. hypothalamus.b. thyroid.c. anterior pituitary.d. testes.arrow_forward
- All of the following at side effects of Testosterone use EXCEPT a. Infertility. b. Excessive hair growth. c. Edentulism. d. Deepened voice.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statement is incorrect? A. Patients with congenital hypothyroidism is treated with hormone replacement B. Patients with by congenital adrenal hyperplasia fails to menstruate C. Patients with by congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be treated with surgery D. Patients with galactosemia has a mousy odor urinearrow_forwardThe figure at right presents a schematic of an endocrine pathway that regulates testosterone production. The arrows and the cylinder indicate transport of a chemical messenger in the circulatory system. In this pathway, luteinizing hormone... A. Is a tropic neurohormone B. Regulates the synthesis of a peptide hormone C. Is released in response to a tropic neurohormone D. Is synthesized on demand E. None of the above Gonadotropin releasing hormone Hypothalamic neuron Luteinizing hormone testosterone Anterior pituitary cell Steroidogenic cell Target tissue cellarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305634350Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. SchroederPublisher:Cengage LearningEssentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
Great Glands - Your Endocrine System: CrashCourse Biology #33; Author: CrashCourse;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVrlHH14q3o;License: Standard Youtube License