Endocrine System and Feedback Loops (Unit 9 B)

The use of a chemical messenger to transfer information from cell to cell within a single tissue is referred to as _________ communication.

• Direct

• Paracrine

• Hormonal

• Endocrine

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the release of

• Thyroid hormones by the hypothalamus

• Gonadotropins by the adrenal glands

• Growth hormones by the hypothalamus

• Steroid hormones by the adrenal glands

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FSH production in males supports

• The maturation of sperm by stimulating sustentacular cells

• The development of muscles and strength

• The production of male sex hormones

• An increased desire for sexual activity

The hormone that induces ovulation in women and promotes the secretion of progesterone by the ovaries is

• Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

• Estradiol

• Luteinizing hormone (LH)

• Prolactin

The primary function of ADH is to

• Increase the amount of water lost at the kidneys

• Decrease the amount of water lost at the kidneys

• Dilate peripheral blood vessels to decrease blood pressure

• Increase absorption along the digestive tract

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The element required for normal thyroid function is

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Iodine

Reduced fluid loss in urine due to the retention of Na+ and water is a result of the action of

• Antidiuretic hormone

• Calcitonin

• Aldosterone

• Cortisone

The adrenal medulla produces the hormones

• Cortisol and cortisone

• Epinephrine and norepinephrine

• Corticosterone and testosterone

• Androgens and progesterone

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