Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
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Chapter 34, Problem 12SQ
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Introduction: Thyroid hormone is a hormone produced by the thyroid glands. Thyroid hormones are important for maintaining the
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Human chronic gonadotrophin (hCG) hormone produced by the fertilized egg in order to maintain elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone. hCG is also used to induce ovulation during IVF procedures and is known to stimulate the production of testosterone in the testes.
Which of the following hormones has a similar function as hCG?
A. LH
B. Estrogen
C. Inhibin
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The thyroid gland will produce T3, T4, and calcitonin, which will be primarily responsible for regulating _______________ and ______________.
a. insulin and glucagon levels
b. metabolism and decreasing calcium levels
c. blood pressure and sodium levels
d. androgens and estrogens
Gonadocorticoid
A. synthesized by the adrenal medulla are primarily androgens.
B. Production by the adrenal gland is insignificant as compared to sex hormone release from the gonads during late puberty
C. Inhibition (of secretion) is highly dependent on a negative feedback loop involving ACTH
D. Hypersecretion can result in androgenital syndrome also called feminization
E. All of these are correct
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 34 - Prob. 1DAACh. 34 - Effect of BPA on Insulin Secretion Bisphenol A...Ch. 34 - Effect of BPA on Insulin Secretion Bisphenol A...Ch. 34 - Effect of BPA on Insulin Secretion Bisphenol A...Ch. 34 - Prob. 1SQCh. 34 - A ________ is synthesized from cholesterol and can...Ch. 34 - Match each pituitary hormone with its target. ____...Ch. 34 - Releasing hormones secreted by the hypothalamus...Ch. 34 - Prob. 5SQCh. 34 - Low blood calcium triggers secretion by ________....
Ch. 34 - _______ lowers blood sugar levels; ________ raises...Ch. 34 - Prob. 8SQCh. 34 - The ________ has both endocrine and exocrine...Ch. 34 - Prob. 10SQCh. 34 - Secretion of _______ suppresses immune responses....Ch. 34 - Prob. 12SQCh. 34 - Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?...Ch. 34 - True or false? All hormones secreted by arthropods...Ch. 34 - Match the term listed at left with the most...Ch. 34 - Women who have been blind since birth almost never...Ch. 34 - A diabetic who injects too much insulin can lose...Ch. 34 - Endocrine disruptors can interfere with biological...Ch. 34 - An arctic hares coat color changes from white to...
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