Endocrine Glands - Anatomy and Physiology

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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 1: Organization of the Body

Set 2: Homeostasis

Set 3: Chemistry of Life

Set 4: Biomolecules

Set 5: Cell Structure

Set 6: Cell Function

Set 7: Cell Growth and Development

Set 8: Introduction to Tissues

Set 9: Tissue Types

Set 10: Skin

Set 11: Skeletal Tissues

Set 12: Axial Skeleton

Set 13: Appendicular Skeleton

Set 14: Articulations

Set 15: Axial Muscles

Set 16: Appendicular Muscles

Set 17: Muscle Contraction

Set 18: Nervous System Cells

Set 19: Nerve Signaling

Set 20: Central Nervous System

Set 21: Peripheral Nervous System

Set 22: Autonomic Nervous System

Set 23: General Senses

Set 24: Special Senses

Set 25: Endocrine Regulation

Set 26: Endocrine Glands

Set 27: Blood

Set 28: Heart

Set 29: Blood Vessels

Set 30: Circulation of the Blood

Set 31: Lymphatic System

Set 32: Innate Immunity

Set 33: Adaptive Immunity

Set 34: Stress

Set 35: Respiratory Tract

Set 36: Ventilation

Set 37: Gas Exchange Transport

Set 38: Upper Digestive Tract

Set 39: Lower Digestive Tract

Set 40: Digestion and Absorption

Set 41: Nutrition and Metabolism

Set 42: Urinary System

Set 43: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Set 44: Acid-Base Balance

Set 45: Male Reproductive System

Set 46: Female Reproductive System

Set 47: Growth, Development, and Aging

Set 48: Genetics and Heredity

Set 26 Endocrine Glands

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Set 26 Endocrine Glands

Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The structure referred to historically as the master gland is the:

A)pituitary.
B)adrenals.
C)hypothalamus.
D)thyroid.

Answer

Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The neurohypophysis serves as a storage and release site for:

A)ADH.
B)oxytocin.
C)prolactin.
D)both A and B.

Answer

Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The hormone most likely to cause a shift from glucose catabolism to fat catabolism is:

A)antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
B)TSH.
C)adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
D)somatotropin.

Answer