Hbs

Endocrine glands

• are ductless glands and secrets directly into the bloodstream

• regulates chemical communication in the body

• are glands that are ducted to the external environment

• are chemical signals that interact with target cells

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Exocrine glands

• are ductless glands and secrets directly into the bloodstream

• regulates chemical communication in the body

• are glands that are ducted to the external environment

• are chemical signals that interact with target cells

Which hormone is produced by the pancreas to promote the INCREASE of blood sugar by breaking down glycogen in the liver?

• glucose

• glucagon

• insulin

• glycogen

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Which hormone is produced by the pancreas to promote the DECREASE of blood sugar by moving the glucose into cells

• glucose

• glucagon

• insulin

• glycogen

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Hormones are capable of creating very specific responses in the body even though they will travel throughout the bloodstream and contact millions of cells without triggering any response. Which of the following explains how this is possible?

• a response is generated only during growth spurts

• hormones will only be able to create a response with cells that have a specific receptor

• a response is created through the body but is only noticeable under certain conditions

• all are correct

What is Homeostasis ?

• is the maintenance of a constant internal environment

• is the maintenance of a constant external environment

• is the maintenance of a constant living environment

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Which one here is a hormone?

• Glycogen

• Glycerol

• Glucagon

• Glucose

Hbs is a component of which biological molecule?

• Hemoglobin

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood?

• Transport oxygen

• Regulate blood sugar

• Fight infections

• Clot blood

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Which of the following conditions is associated with abnormal hemoglobin?

• Sickle cell anemia

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Asthma

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