Endocrine System

    Endocrine System
    What is one mechanism of hormone action?
    Some hormones (corticosteroids) determine which genes are transcribed in the nucleus.
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    Endocrine System
    The adrenal medulla produces which of the following?
    The adrenal cortex produces weak androgens and mineralocorticoids.
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    Endocrine System
    What hormone(s) does the adrenal medulla produce?
    Epinephrine and norepinephrine are produced in the adrenal medulla (the deep or inside part). Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid, which like corticosteroids and glucocorticoids, as the “cortico” in the name suggests, are all produced in the adrenal cortex.
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    Endocrine System
    Iodine is an essential component of which hormone?
    Thyroid hormones T3 and T4 contain three and four iodine atoms, respectively.
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    Which two hormones are stored in the posterior pituitary prior to their release?
    OT and ADH are produced in the hypothalamus before being transported to the posterior pituitary.
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    The structure that secretes regulatory hormones that control the pituitary gland is known as the:
    Hypothalamus is structure. Hypophysis is another name for the pituitary gland.
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    The posterior pituitary does which one of the following?
    OT and ADH are made in hypothalamus and passed along neurones to the posterior pituitary.
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    How do calcitonin or parathyroid hormone controls blood calcium levels?
    PTH acts to increase blood calcium levels. Hence less is required when blood calcium level is high.
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    What may be correctly said about oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone?
    The hypothalamus produces ADH and OT. The posterior pituitary releases them.
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    Which statement is NOT CORRECT about hormones?
    Steroid hormones are not based on amino acids. They are lipids.
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