Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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The primary organs of the endocrine system.

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The endocrine system comprises the endocrine glands which areconsidered as its organs. They are a ductless gland. The secretions of the glands are hormones which are directly secreted into the bloodstream. The secretions play a pivotal role in growth and metabolism.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)

Ch. 16.2 - 3. What are the target tissues and effects of...Ch. 16.2 - What are the target tissues and effects of...Ch. 16.2 - Which gland produces ADH and oxytocin, and from...Ch. 16.2 - How does the hypothalamus control the secretion of...Ch. 16.2 - 7. What are the tropic hormones of the anterior...Ch. 16.2 - Describe the target tissues and effects of growth...Ch. 16.3 - 1. What are thyroid follicles and how are they...Ch. 16.3 - Prob. 2QCCh. 16.3 - What are the main functions of thyroid hormones?Ch. 16.3 - 4. How are thyroid hormones produced? How is this...Ch. 16.3 - 5. What homeostatic imbalances may accompany...Ch. 16.3 - What are the target tissues and effects of...Ch. 16.3 - Prob. 7QCCh. 16.4 - 1. What are the three zones of the adrenal...Ch. 16.4 - 2. What are the target tissues and effects of...Ch. 16.4 - 3. What are the target tissues and effects of...Ch. 16.4 - What two hormones are produced by the adrenal...Ch. 16.4 - What is the relationship between the adrenal...Ch. 16.5 - What are the main target tissues of glucagon? What...Ch. 16.5 - What are the main target tissues of insulin?Ch. 16.5 - What are the signs and symptoms of the two types...Ch. 16.5 - 4. How do glucagon and insulin work together to...Ch. 16.6 - Prob. 1QCCh. 16.6 - Prob. 2QCCh. 16.6 - Prob. 3QCCh. 16.6 - Prob. 4QCCh. 16.7 - Which hormones primarily control fluid...Ch. 16.7 - 2. What is the role of each of these hormones...Ch. 16.7 - Prob. 3QCCh. 16.7 - Prob. 4QCCh. 16.7 - Prob. 5QCCh. 16.7 - 6. What is the role of each hormone in the stress...Ch. 16 - Mark the following statements as true or false. If...Ch. 16 - Which of the following is not a potential effect...Ch. 16 - 3. Which of the following hormones is/are produced...Ch. 16 - How does ADH affect the amount of water in the...Ch. 16 - Prob. 5CYRCh. 16 - 6. List the target tissues and effects of the...Ch. 16 - 7. The thyroid gland consists of: a. follicle...Ch. 16 - 8. Which of the following is not an effect of...Ch. 16 - 9. Mark the following statements as true or false....Ch. 16 - 10 Fill in the blanks: A rise in free and would...Ch. 16 - 11. Which of the following statements correctly...Ch. 16 - 12. Fill in the blanks: The outer part of the...Ch. 16 - Which of the following is not an effect of...Ch. 16 - 14. Cortisol is: a. a potent inhibitor of the...Ch. 16 - 15. Describe the components of the...Ch. 16 - Which of the following hormones is not an integral...Ch. 16 - 17. Which of the following statements about the...Ch. 16 - Explain how insulin and glucagon are antagonists.Ch. 16 - Prob. 19CYRCh. 16 - Match the following hormones with their correct...Ch. 16 - Mark the following statements as true or false. If...Ch. 16 - Predict the effects of a pancreatic tumor that...Ch. 16 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 16 - 3. A patient has a brain tumor that necessitates...Ch. 16 - 1. Ms. Reczkiewicz has her thyroid gland removed...Ch. 16 - A new diet guru claims hypersecretion of cortisol...Ch. 16 - Lets say that the dietary supplement in question 2...Ch. 16 - 4. Mr. Montez is a patient with type I diabetes...Ch. 16 - Prob. 5AYKBCh. 16 - You have read that aldosterone causes sodium ion...
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