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Week 3 Chapter 33 Flashcards

1
Q

The __ hormones turn genes on or off in the nucleus

A

Steroidal

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2
Q

The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormone is__

A

TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone)

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3
Q

__ regulates circadian rhythms

A

Melatonin

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4
Q

The hormone that stimulates production of T lymphocytes is

A

Thymosin

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5
Q

Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair or damaged tissues?

A

Thyroid hormones

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6
Q

Which gland or organ releases luteinizing hormone?

A

Anterior pituitary

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7
Q

Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar

A

Insulin

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8
Q

The __ gland secretes the hormone calcitonin

A

Thyroid

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9
Q

Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily

A

Steriodal

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10
Q

The hormone __ lowers blood calcium by activating osteoblasts which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue

A

Calcitonin

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11
Q

Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon

A

Pancreas

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12
Q

The hormone atrial nateiuetic peptide is released by which organ?

A

Heart

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13
Q

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the __

A

Posterior pituitary gland

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14
Q

Which gland or organ secretes epinephrine and alsosterone

A

Adrenal

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15
Q

Which of the following releases melatonin, which regulates a person’s biological clock?

A

Pineal body

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16
Q

Which gland or organ secreates growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone?

A

Anterior pituitary

17
Q

Which hormone increases blood sugar?

A

Glucagon

18
Q

Which hormone stimulates the contraction of thr prostate and vas deferens during male sexual arousal?

A

Oxytocin

19
Q

Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure?

A

Aldosterone

20
Q

Which hormone, released by the heart, works with a ADH from the adrenal cortex to help regulate blood pressure?

A

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)

21
Q

Which of the following hormones decreases protein synthesis and triggers a decrease in inflammation?

A

Cortisol

22
Q

The __ secretes a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates blood cell production

A

Kidney

23
Q

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?

A

Prostaglandins

24
Q

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

A

Hyperthyroidism

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