Which two hormones are released by the kidneys, and what is the importance of each hormone?

Multiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Which of the following hormones is (are) secreted by neurons?a. Oxytocinb. Insulinc. ADHd. Cortisol

The anterior pituitary is often referred to as the master endocrine gland, but it too has a 'master.' What controls the release of hormones by the anterior pituitary?

The parents of 14-year-old Megan are concerned about her height because she is only 4 feet tall and they are both close to 6 feet tall. After tests by their doctor, certain hormones are prescribed for the girl. What is the probable diagnosis? What hormones are prescribed, and why might the girl expect to reach normal height?

The major stimulus for release of parathyroid hormone isa. hormonal,b. humoral,c. neural.

Multiple 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.

Describe 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.

Name two endocrine-producing glands (or regions) that are important in the stress response, and explain why they are important.