5. Explain the relationship between Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction.

A rise in blood glucose levels triggers release of insulin from the pancreas. This mechanism of hormone production is stimulated by: humoral stimuli hormonal stimuli neural stimuli negative stimuli

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

Parathyroid hormone stimulate__________. a. bone breakdown b. bone deposition c. red blood cell formation d. all of the above

Match the term listed at left with the most suitable description at right. _____ adrenal medulla a. makes sex hormones _____ thyroid gland b. source or melatonin _____ posterior lobe of the pituitary c. secretes hormones made in the hypothalamus _____ pancreatic islet d. source or epinephrine _____ pineal gland e. secretes insulin, glucagon _____ gonad f. function requires iodine

In adults, too much __________ can cause acromegaly. a. melatonin b. cortisol c. insulin d. growth hormone

When the concentration of thyroid hormone in the blood increases, it: a. inhibits TSH secretion by the pituitary. b. stimulates TRH secretion by the hypothalamus. c. stimulates the pituitary to secrete TRH. d. stimulates the pituitary to secrete TSH. e. activates a positive feedback loop.

Which of the following statements about insulin is true? Insulin acts as a transport protein, cany in g glucose across the cell membrane. Insulin facilitates the movement of inti acellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane. Insulin stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose. Insulin stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb glucose into the bloodstream.

Athletes may take synthetic EPO to boost their ________. blood calcium levels secretion of growth hormone blood oxygen levels muscle mass

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.