Multiple Choice
In the winter, the __________ of vertebrates is apt to produce __________ than in summer months.
43. Endocrine System
Endocrine System
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Which of the following endocrine glands releases steroid hormones?
A
Anterior pituitary
B
Posterior pituitary
C
Adrenal medulla
D
Pineal gland
E
Adrenal cortex
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Understand that steroid hormones are a class of hormones that are derived from cholesterol and are lipid-soluble, allowing them to pass through cell membranes easily.
Recognize that the adrenal cortex is part of the adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys. The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing steroid hormones.
Identify the main steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, which include glucocorticoids (like cortisol), mineralocorticoids (like aldosterone), and androgens.
Differentiate between the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. The adrenal medulla produces catecholamines (like adrenaline and noradrenaline), which are not steroid hormones.
Conclude that among the options given, the adrenal cortex is the correct gland that releases steroid hormones, as opposed to the anterior pituitary, posterior pituitary, adrenal medulla, or pineal gland.
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