Chapter 1, Problem 10RQ

The pituitary detects a rising hormone concentration in blood and inhibits the gland that is secreting the hormone. This is a ___________ feedback loop. a. positive b. negative

Overproduction of ________ causes gigantism. a. growth hormone c. insulin b. cortisol d. melatonin

Figure 37.14 Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive. Which of the conditions are the following two patients most likely to have? Patient A has symptoms including weight gain, cold sensitivity, low heart rate, and fatigue. Patient B has symptoms including weight loss, profuse sweating, increased heart rate, and difficulty sleeping.

Which of the following hormones is not an integral part of the stress response?a. ACTH d. Insulinb. Epinephrine e. Glucagonc. Cortisol

Neuroendocrine glands are glands that are made up of both nervous tissue and endocrine tissue. This means that they can be directly stimulated by the nervous system to produce or release hormones. The pituitary gland and parathyroid gland are examples.Describe a situation/example for each (pituitary gland and parathyroid gland) that demonstrates the function mentioned above. Be specific.

Which of the following terms refers to a hormone interaction that makes the target cell responsive to or more responsive to a second hormone?   Group of answer choices   Antagonistic   Additive   Permissive   Synergism

Which of the following hormones would be expected to increase if you were studying for a test all day and skipped breakfast and lunch? (glucagon, GH, insulin, calcitonin)

Which of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine functions? Group of answer choices thyroid anterior pituitary pancreas adrenal medulla