LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
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Chapter 20, Problem 7MC
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The largest endocrine gland present in the human body is the thyroid gland. In an adult, the thyroid gland weighs between 25 and 30 grams. A connective tissue capsule covers it.
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Ch. 20 - What general name identifies cells that respond to...Ch. 20 - Prob. 2WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 3WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 4WYLCh. 20 - What are the anterior pituitary hormones and their...Ch. 20 - Explain how the hypothalamus controls hormone...Ch. 20 - Prob. 7WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 8WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 9WYLCh. 20 - What is the primary function of aldosterone?
Ch. 20 - Prob. 11WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 12WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 13WYLCh. 20 - What hormone is produced by cardiac muscle cells...Ch. 20 - Prob. 1MCh. 20 - Prob. 1MCCh. 20 - Prob. 2MCCh. 20 - Prob. 3MCCh. 20 - Prob. 4MCCh. 20 - Which hormone is not synthesized by cells in the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 6MCCh. 20 - Prob. 7MCCh. 20 - Parathyroid hormone is released from the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 9MCCh. 20 - What hormone is released from the kidneys? a....Ch. 20 - Prob. 1CRCh. 20 - Identify the three chemical classes of hormones,...Ch. 20 - Prob. 3CRCh. 20 - Describe the structure of the...Ch. 20 - What seven hormones are released by the anterior...Ch. 20 - Prob. 6CRCh. 20 - Prob. 7CRCh. 20 - Describe the structure of the adrenal cortex. What...Ch. 20 - Identify the cell types of the pancreatic islets...Ch. 20 - Prob. 10CRCh. 20 - Prob. 1DCRCh. 20 - Prob. 2DCR
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- Which of these dysfunctions of the endocrine system would most likely result in excess serum glucose? A. low secretion of insulin by the pancreas B. excess secretion of insulin by the pancreas C. low secretion of ADH by the pituitary D. excess secretion of ADH by the pituitaryarrow_forwardWhat is the best diagnostic test to determine if the gland described in question 1 is not functioning normally? a. measuring the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid b. doing body temperature scans every morning and evening at the same time c. watching weight fluctuation over a 1-month time period d. taking a blood sample to measure the amount of thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) presentarrow_forwardCongenital adrenal hypertrophy results from a genetic disability to produce normal amounts of which hormone? A. Testosterone B. Estradiol C. Vasopressin D. Cortisolarrow_forward
- Which of these secretions does not decrease with aging of the endocrine system?a. GH secretion c. thyroid hormone secretionb. melatonin secretion d. parathyroid hormone secretionarrow_forwardGrowth hormone therapy has been widely used to help people with dwarfism and has helped certain individuals to become taller. Which hormone would supplement or enhance the effects of hGH? Select one: a. calcitonin b. cortisol c. inhibin d. parathyroidarrow_forwardWhich of these is not a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex?a. aldosterone c. cortisolb. androgens d. epinephrinearrow_forward
- Which type(s) of hormones are stored inside secretory cells until the appropriate signal stimulates their release? A. Lipophilic hormones B. Steroid hormones C. Both of the above D. Peptide hormonesarrow_forwardWhich hormone is antagonistic to parathyroid hormone?a. thyroid hormoneb. insulinc. calcitonind. norepinephrinearrow_forwardWhat hormone is produced by beta cells of the pancreas? a. T3 b. glucagon c. insulin d. T4arrow_forward
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