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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 10 The Endocrine System

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Question 1

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Which of the following statements are true of cortisol? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

A)It is secreted by the adrenal medulla.
B)It limits the damage that the process of inflammation can cause.
C)Hunger or physical injury will increase secretion of cortisol.
D)It stimulates conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.
E)It stimulates protein synthesis in muscles for "fight or flight."
F)It helps raise blood pressure and lower heart rate.

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Question 2

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Which of the following statements are true of the development of egg and sperm? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

A)Both FSH and estrogen are necessary for the development of an ovum.
B)Both FSH and testosterone are necessary for the development of sperm.
C)Egg cells develop in the ovarian tubules.
D)Sperm develop in the testicular follicles.
E)LH contributes to sperm formation because it stimulates the secretion of testosterone
F)LH contributes to egg formation because it stimulates the secretion of estrogen.

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Question 3

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Which of the following statements are true of hormone effects on the uterus? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

A)FSH from the anterior pituitary initiates growth of the endometrium.
B)Estrogen from the ovaries stimulates growth of the endometrium.
C)Progesterone from the developing ovarian follicle stimulates growth of the endometrium.
D)Oxytocin from the posterior pituitary stimulates contraction of the endometrium at the end of pregnancy.
E)LH from the anterior pituitary stimulates growth of the myometrium at puberty.
F)During pregnancy, premature contractions of the myometrium are inhibited by progesterone.

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