Chapter 16 part III: Exam 5

Which gland secretes mineralocorticoids?

• Adrenal cortex

• Adrenal medulla

• Anterior pituitary

• Posterior pituitary

Which of the following is NOT an effect of cortisol?

• Stimulates gluconeogenesis

• Stimulates inflammatory response

• Stimulates lipolysis

• Releases amino acids from muscle

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Which causes negative feedback inhibition of the HPA axis?

• High cortisol

• Low stress

• Low cortisol

• High stress

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What is the link between the nervous and endocrine systems?

• Thymus

• Thyroid

• Hypothalamus

• Pancreas

What hormone helps absorb calcium from the digestive tract and is produced by the kidneys?

• Cortisol

• Cholesterol

• Calcitriol

• Calcitonin

Hyperthyroidism is most likely to result in:

• Tendency toward weight loss

• Low blood pressure

• Lowered body temperature

• Underactive nervous system

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Parathyroid hormone maintains blood calcium by:

• Blocking growth hormones

• Antagonizing calcitonin

• Slowing calcium use

• Activating osteoclasts to release calcium

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What is a major function of the endocrine system?

• Releases hormones into the bloodstream to reach target cells

• Has short-lasting effects

• Communicates via neurotransmitters

• Secretes into body surfaces/cavities

Endocrine cells communicate via __________, nervous cells via __________.

• Hormones; action potentials

• Hormones; neurotransmitters

• Neurotransmitters; hormones

• Paracrine signals; autocrine signals