A) levels in the blood are directly correlated with the rate of growth throughout life B) stimulates the secretion of somatomedins C) stimulates osteoclast activity more than osteoblast activity D) does both b and c E) does none of the above A) levels in the blood are directly correlated with the rate of growth throughout life B) stimulates the secretion of somatomedins C) stimulates osteoclast activity more than osteoblast activity D) does both b and c E) does none of the above

A) are synthesized from modified cholesterol molecules B) are typically not bound to plasma proteins in the blood C) bind to intracellular receptors at their target cells D) typically activate genes to cause the synthesis of new protein molecules E) have characteristics c and d A) are synthesized from modified cholesterol molecules B) are typically not bound to plasma proteins in the blood C) bind to intracellular receptors at their target cells D) typically activate genes to cause the synthesis of new protein molecules E) have characteristics c and d

A) are produced by the posterior pituitary B) are secreted only by the hypothalamus C) primarily regulate hormone secretion by certain other endocrine glands D) all have non-tropic functions too E) are the hormones that stimulate athletes to win trophies A) are produced by the posterior pituitary B) are secreted only by the hypothalamus C) primarily regulate hormone secretion by certain other endocrine glands D) all have non-tropic functions too E) are the hormones that stimulate athletes to win trophies

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Permissiveness refers to the conversion of inactive enzymes into active enzymes by hormones, thus permitting the enzymes to perform their function.

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Laron dwarfism is due to abnormal GH receptors and not a deficiency in growth hormone.

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Vasopressin is a vasoconstrictor substance.

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Which of the following hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary is non-tropic?

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Growth hormone

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Indicate which hormone is responsible for each action. a.Vasopressin b.Oxytocin c.TSH d.ACTH e.Growth hormone f.Hormone not listed above -Stimulates somatomedin secretion by the liver

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An anterior pituitary gland produces inhibiting and stimulating signals that affect the hypothalamus.

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Antidiuretic hormone is also called ____________________.

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Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system, the nervous system, or both by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: a.Endocrine system b.Nervous system c.Endocrine and nervous systems -Has ductless glands that secrete

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All hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland are peptides.

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Cellular hypertrophy is accomplished by increased cell division.

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Peptide hormones

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_____ are the bone cell types that form bones, whereas _ are the bone cells primarily responsible for breaking down bone matrix.

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Tropic hormones

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____________________ are long-range chemical mediators secreted by endocrine glands into the blood, which carries them to distant target organs.

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A(n) ____________________ hormone stimulates the effect of another endocrine gland.

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In one kind of second-messenger system,

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Permissiveness of hormones refers to the fact that

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The posterior pituitary

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and __ are hormones produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland.

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Permissiveness refers to the conversion of inactive enzymes into active enzymes by hormones, thus permitting the enzymes to perform their function.

Laron dwarfism is due to abnormal GH receptors and not a deficiency in growth hormone.

Vasopressin is a vasoconstrictor substance.

Which of the following hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary is non-tropic?

Growth hormone

Indicate which hormone is responsible for each action. a.Vasopressin b.Oxytocin c.TSH d.ACTH e.Growth hormone f.Hormone not listed above -Stimulates somatomedin secretion by the liver

An anterior pituitary gland produces inhibiting and stimulating signals that affect the hypothalamus.

Antidiuretic hormone is also called ____________________.

Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system, the nervous system, or both by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: a.Endocrine system b.Nervous system c.Endocrine and nervous systems -Has ductless glands that secrete

All hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland are peptides.

Cellular hypertrophy is accomplished by increased cell division.

Peptide hormones

_____ are the bone cell types that form bones, whereas _ are the bone cells primarily responsible for breaking down bone matrix.

Tropic hormones

____________________ are long-range chemical mediators secreted by endocrine glands into the blood, which carries them to distant target organs.

A(n) ____________________ hormone stimulates the effect of another endocrine gland.

In one kind of second-messenger system,

Permissiveness of hormones refers to the fact that

The posterior pituitary

and __ are hormones produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland.

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Exam 18: Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

Permissiveness refers to the conversion of inactive enzymes into active enzymes by hormones, thus permitting the enzymes to perform their function.

Laron dwarfism is due to abnormal GH receptors and not a deficiency in growth hormone.

Vasopressin is a vasoconstrictor substance.

Which of the following hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary is non-tropic?

Growth hormone

Indicate which hormone is responsible for each action. a.Vasopressin b.Oxytocin c.TSH d.ACTH e.Growth hormone f.Hormone not listed above -Stimulates somatomedin secretion by the liver

An anterior pituitary gland produces inhibiting and stimulating signals that affect the hypothalamus.

Antidiuretic hormone is also called ____________________.

Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system, the nervous system, or both by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: a.Endocrine system b.Nervous system c.Endocrine and nervous systems -Has ductless glands that secrete

All hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland are peptides.

Cellular hypertrophy is accomplished by increased cell division.

Peptide hormones

_______________ are the bone cell types that form bones, whereas ___________ are the bone cells primarily responsible for breaking down bone matrix.

Tropic hormones

____________________ are long-range chemical mediators secreted by endocrine glands into the blood, which carries them to distant target organs.

A(n) ____________________ hormone stimulates the effect of another endocrine gland.

In one kind of second-messenger system,

Permissiveness of hormones refers to the fact that

The posterior pituitary

____________ and ______________ are hormones produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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_____ are the bone cell types that form bones, whereas _ are the bone cells primarily responsible for breaking down bone matrix.

and __ are hormones produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland.