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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 18 Endocrine Glands

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is secreted in response to

A) overhydration.
B) increased volume of the body fluids.
C) increased osmotic pressure of the body fluids.
D) high blood pressure.
E) increased blood volume.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Arrange the following in the sequence in which releasing hormones travel through them. (1) secondary capillary network
(2) primary capillary network
(3) hypothalamohypophysial portal vessels

A) 1, 2, 3
B) 3, 2, 1
C) 2, 3, 1
D) 3, 1, 2
E) 2, 1, 3

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the

A) anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
B) posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
C) hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
D) hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
E) anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary.

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