Give minimum 10 chemical compounds that have the similar activity like Juvenile hormone. b. Explain the source of e

22. During periods of fasting and starvation, the glucocorticoid and other corticosteroid hormones are critical for survival because of their stimulation of gluconeogenesis by the liver. When the glucocorticoid hormones remain elevated for extended periods of time what can occur? Hepatomegaly Portal hypertension Hyperglycemia Adrenal hyperplasia

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Understand Main Ideas 1. MAINIDEA Assess the reasons why hormone feedback systems are referred to as "negative feedback." 2. Predict when you would expect to find high levels of insulin in a person's blood and when you would expect to find high levels of glucagon in a per- son's blood.

80. An investigator is studying the effects of a hormone in two groups of experimental animals. During a 2-hour period, Group X receives an infusion of 0.9% saline and Group Y receives an infusion of the hormone. The following findings are recorded: Pulse Mean arterial blood pressure Serum Glucose Free fatty acids Plasma renin Group Y most likely received which of the following hormones? A) ADH (vasopressin) B) Aldosterone C) Cortisol D) Epinephrine E) Glucagon F) Growth hormone G) Thyroxine (T4) Group X 380/min 120 mm Hg 80 mg/dL 3.5 μEq/L 2.5 ng/mL/h Group Y 550/min 150 mm Hg 130 mg/dL 7.5 μEq/L 18 ng/mL/h

28. Which FOUR of the following statements about Hyperthyroidism are CORRECT? Hyperthyroidism is more common in young male patients Hyperthyroidism is also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis Hyperthyroidism is asscoiated with decreased metabolic rate Hyperthyroidism occurs due to underproduction of thyroid hormones Hyperthyroidism may be caused by a prostate cancer Grave's disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism O Hyperthyroidism can be due to autoimmune disease involving autoantibodies against thyroperoxidase Levothyroxine is a first line therapy for hyperthyroidism Exopthalmos is sometimes a clincial feature of hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism can be due to autoimmune disease involving autoantibodies against TSH receptor O Methimazole (Carbimazole) is an effective therapy for hyperthyroidism Fatigue and low heart rate are clinical symptoms of hyperthyroidism

Endocrine System Overview An example of a target cell for glucagon is a. kidney cells b. heart cells c. liver cells d. adipose cells

5. Name 6 major hormones that regulate blood glucose levels. Which is the only one that DECREASES blood glucose levels? a. b. C. d. e.

8 Explain why weight loss and insomnia occur with hyperthyroidism