Humoral vs Neural control

Question 1

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released in response to:
A) Low blood calcium levels
B) High blood calcium levels
C) Low blood glucose levels
D) High blood glucose levels

Answer 1

Low blood calcium levels

Question 2

Aldosterone secretion is primarily regulated by:
A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C) Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
D) Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Answer 2

C = kidney - renal system

stored in the adrenal cortex

Question 3

Insulin secretion is stimulated by:
A) High blood glucose levels
B) Low blood glucose levels
C) High blood calcium levels
D) Low blood calcium levels

Answer 3

Answer: A) High blood glucose levels

Question 4

Which region of the brain controls the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland?
A) Hypothalamus
B) Thalamus
C) Cerebellum
D) Pineal gland

Answer 4

Hypothalamus

Question 5

The hormone oxytocin is released from the posterior pituitary gland in response to:
A) Low blood pressure
B) High blood sugar
C) Childbirth and breastfeeding
D) Stress

Answer 5

Childbirth and breastfeeding

Question 6

Which of the following hormones is NOT directly controlled by the hypothalamus?
A) Growth hormone (GH)
B) Prolactin (PRL)
C) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D) Cortisol

Answer 6

Cortisol