Week 3 Chapter 33 Flashcards
The __ hormones turn genes on or off in the nucleus
Steroidal
The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormone is__
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone)
__ regulates circadian rhythms
Melatonin
The hormone that stimulates production of T lymphocytes is
Thymosin
Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair or damaged tissues?
Thyroid hormones
Which gland or organ releases luteinizing hormone?
Anterior pituitary
Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar
Insulin
The __ gland secretes the hormone calcitonin
Thyroid
Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily
Steriodal
The hormone __ lowers blood calcium by activating osteoblasts which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue
Calcitonin
Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon
Pancreas
The hormone atrial nateiuetic peptide is released by which organ?
Heart
Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the __
Posterior pituitary gland
Which gland or organ secretes epinephrine and alsosterone
Adrenal
Which of the following releases melatonin, which regulates a person’s biological clock?
Pineal body
Which gland or organ secreates growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone?
Anterior pituitary
Which hormone increases blood sugar?
Glucagon
Which hormone stimulates the contraction of thr prostate and vas deferens during male sexual arousal?
Oxytocin
Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure?
Aldosterone
Which hormone, released by the heart, works with a ADH from the adrenal cortex to help regulate blood pressure?
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Which of the following hormones decreases protein synthesis and triggers a decrease in inflammation?
Cortisol
The __ secretes a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates blood cell production
Kidney
Which of the following local hormones is produced by many body organs, is derived from lipid molecules and does not need to travel in the blood stream to find their target cells?
Prostaglandins
Chessie will have surgery next week to have her pituitary gland removed. She asks what effect they might have on her overall health. Which of the following conditions could she experience after this type of surgery
Hyperthyroidism
