Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781938168130
Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher: OpenStax College
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 17, Problem 15RQ
Which of the following statements about the thyroid gland is true?
- It is located anterior to the trachea and inferior to the larynx.
- The parathyroid glands are embedded within it.
- It manufactures three hormones.
- all of the above
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
Which of the following statements best describes diseases of the thyroid gland?
Hyperthyroidism is associated with increased metabolism driven by increased sympathetic nervous drive.
Children with cretinism have elevated levels of thyroid hormones and catecholamine-induced tachycardia.
Hashimoto’s disease is more common in men than women and is associated with a goitre and unexplained weight gain.
Grave’s disease is associated with overproduction of antibodies that cause the destruction of the thyroid gland.
The given below statement is True or false,
The thyroid gland is superior to the pancreas present in human body.
Which of the following is a disorder of the thyroid gland?
diabetes
Graves' disease
Addison's disease
Cushing's disease
Chapter 17 Solutions
Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 17 - Visit this link...Ch. 17 - Visit this link...Ch. 17 - Visit this link...Ch. 17 - Visit this link...Ch. 17 - Visit this link...Ch. 17 - Endocrine glands ________. secrete hormones that...Ch. 17 - Chemical signaling that affects neighboring cells...Ch. 17 - A newly developed pesticide has been observed to...Ch. 17 - A small molecule binds to a G protein, preventing...Ch. 17 - A student is in a car accident, and although not...
Ch. 17 - The hypothalamus is functionally and anatomically...Ch. 17 - Which of the following is an anterior pituitary...Ch. 17 - How many hormones are produced by the posterior...Ch. 17 - Which of the following hormones contributes to the...Ch. 17 - Which of the following statements about the...Ch. 17 - The secretion of thyroid hormones is controlled by...Ch. 17 - The development of a goiter indicates that...Ch. 17 - Iodide ions cross from the bloodstream into...Ch. 17 - When blood calcium levels are low, PTH stimulates...Ch. 17 - Which of the following can result from...Ch. 17 - The adrenal glands are attached superiorly to...Ch. 17 - What secretory cell type is found in the adrenal...Ch. 17 - Cushings disease is a disorder caused by ________....Ch. 17 - Which of the following responses s not part of the...Ch. 17 - What cells secrete melatonin? melanocytes...Ch. 17 - The production of melatonin is inhibited by...Ch. 17 - The gonads produce what class of hormones? amine...Ch. 17 - The production of FSH by the anterior pituitary is...Ch. 17 - The function of the placental hormone human...Ch. 17 - If an autoimmune disorder targets the alpha cells,...Ch. 17 - Which of the following statements about insulin is...Ch. 17 - The walls of the atria produce which hoimone?...Ch. 17 - The end result of the RAAS is to ________. reduce...Ch. 17 - Athletes may take synthetic EPO to boost their...Ch. 17 - Hormones produced by the thymus play a role in the...Ch. 17 - The anterior pituitary gland develops from which...Ch. 17 - In the elderly, decreased thyroid function causes...Ch. 17 - Describe several main differences in the...Ch. 17 - Compare and contrast endocrine and exocrine...Ch. 17 - True or false: Neurotransmitters are a special...Ch. 17 - Compare and contrast the signaling events involved...Ch. 17 - Describe the mechanism of hormone response...Ch. 17 - Compare and contrast the anatomical relationship...Ch. 17 - Name the target tissues for prolactin.Ch. 17 - Explain why maternal iodine deficiency might lead...Ch. 17 - Define hyperthyroidism and explain why one of its...Ch. 17 - Describe the role of negative feedback in the...Ch. 17 - Explain why someone with a parathyroid gland tumor...Ch. 17 - What are the three regions of the adrenal cortex...Ch. 17 - If innervation to the adrenal medulla were...Ch. 17 - Compare and contrast the short-term and long-term...Ch. 17 - Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood...Ch. 17 - Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a disease that causes...Ch. 17 - Compare and contrast the role of estrogens and...Ch. 17 - Describe the role of placental secretion of...Ch. 17 - What would be the physiological consequence of a...Ch. 17 - Why is foot care extremely important for people...Ch. 17 - Summarize the role of GI tract hormones following...Ch. 17 - Compare and contrast the thymus gland in infancy...Ch. 17 - Distinguish between the effects of menopause and...
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Find more solutions based on key concepts
Gyroscopes used in guidance systems to indicate directions must have an angular momentum that does not change i...
College Physics
18. SCIENTIFIC THINKING By measuring the fossil remains of Homo floresiensis, scientists have estimated its wei...
Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
How is a mailing address analogous to biologys hierarchical classification system?
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
What is the difference between cellular respiration and external respiration?
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Some organizations are starting to envision a sustainable societyone in which each generation inherits sufficie...
Campbell Essential Biology (6th Edition) - standalone book
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which of the following stimulate the secretion of hormones? a. neural signals b. local chemical changes c. hormonal signals stimulate hormone secretion d. environmental cues e. all of the above canarrow_forwardFigure 16.14 Goiter, a disease caused by iodine deficiency, results in the inability of the thyroid gland to form T3 and T4 . The body typically attempts to compensate by producing greater amounts of TSH. Which of the following symptoms would you expect goiter to cause? a. Hypothyroidism, resulting in weight gain, cold sensitivity, and reduced mental activity. b. Hyperthyroidism, resulting in weight loss, profuse sweating and increased heart rate. C. Hyperthyroidism, resulting in weight gain, cold sensitivity, and reduced mental activity. d. Hypothyroidism, resulting in weight loss, profuse sweating and increased heart rate.arrow_forwardADH and oxytocin are hypothalamic hormones secreted from the pituitarys _____________ lobe. a. anterior b. posterior c. primary d. secondaryarrow_forward
- Which hormones produced in the posterior and anterior lobes of the pituitary gland have the targets indicated? Below, fill in the blanks using the abbreviations noted in Section 15.3.arrow_forwardA physician sees a patient whose symptoms include sluggishness, depression, and intolerance to cold. After eliminating other possible causes, the doctor diagnoses a hormone problem. What disorder fits the symptoms? Why does the doctor suspect that the underlying cause is a malfunction of the anterior pituitary gland?arrow_forwardHormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream by the endocrine glands. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________arrow_forward
- Which of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine functions? Group of answer choices thyroid anterior pituitary pancreas adrenal medullaarrow_forwardWhich one of the following statements about T3 is FALSE? 1) It is thought to be the most active thyroid hormone. 2) It may be elevated to a greater extent than T4 in hyperthyroidism. 3) It is not bound to serum proteins. 4) It is commonly decreased in patients with nonthyroidal illness. no references, just homework.arrow_forwardWhich of the following best explains how hormone antagonists work? Multiple Choice By flooding the cancerous cells with hormones By blocking actions of hormones that the cancer cells need to function By competing with uracil or cytarabine and metabolizing the nutrients required for hormone production By inhibiting folic acid, which is essential for blood cell and hormone productionarrow_forward
- Thyroid hormones have all of the following qualities, except:A. They activate synthesis of RNA and amino acidsB. They increase basal metabolismC. They inhibit erythropoesisD. They increase heat productionE. They stimulate insulin breakdownarrow_forwardWhich 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)arrow_forwardWhich of the following hormones is NOT correctly matched with it's function? adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - stimulate adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids antidiuretic hormone - stimulate kidneys to reabsorb water epinephrine - induces the "fight or flight" response in the body parathyroid hormone - stimulates the thyroid to produce T3 and T4 thyroxine - increases the body's basal metabolic ratearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305634350Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. SchroederPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Great Glands - Your Endocrine System: CrashCourse Biology #33; Author: CrashCourse;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVrlHH14q3o;License: Standard Youtube License