Open QuestionThe major stimulus for release of parathyroid hormone isa. hormonal,b. humoral,c. neural.
Open QuestionWhich two hormones are released by the kidneys, and what is the importance of each hormone?
Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.The major endocrine organs of the bodya. tend to be very large organs.b. are closely connected with each other.c. all contribute to the same function (digestion).d. tend to lie near the midline of the body.
Open QuestionDescribe the body location of each of the following endocrine organs: anterior pituitary, pineal gland, thymus, pancreas, ovaries, testes. Then, for each organ, name its hormones and their effect(s) on body processes. Finally, for each hormone, list the important results of its hypersecretion or hyposecretion.
Open QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.e. Excess secretion of thyroid hormones produces weight gain, cold intolerance, and slow heart rate.
Open QuestionThe hormone that directly stimulates the hunger center is:a. ghrelin.b. cholecystokinin.c. nsulin.d. leptin.