Chpt 14 Endocrine System End of Chapter Questions

What is true about cortisol?

It is secreted by the adrenal cortex in response to ACTH

Aldosterone is

A mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex

The pancreas

Secretes both insulin and glucagon.

What best describes the function of insulin?

Lowers blood glucose.

As plasma levels of calcium decrease,

PTH is secreted , thereby stimulating osteoclastic activity.

What is true of TSH?

Stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete T3 and T4

Hypocalcemic tetany is

A consequence of a deficiency of PTH.

What is true of glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone, and cortisol?

All raise blood glucose

Hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphasic, and ketoacidosis are characteristics of deficiency in?

Neurohypophyseal hormones

What is the target of the hypothalamic releasing hormones?

Anterior pituitary gland