Exam 26: Endocrine Glands

Hypercalcemia may be a cause of muscle spasms.

Sex hormones are produced by the ovaries, testes, and adrenal glands.

T₃ is the thyroid hormone released in greatest quantity.

Somatostatin has the primary role of inhibiting the secretion of adrenal hormones.

One of the few hormones that functions on a positive-feedback loop is:

Glucocorticoids stimulate the conversion of protein to sugar.

The target cells for ADH are found in the:

PTH increases calcium absorption in the intestines by activating vitamin D.

ACTH stimulates the adrenal medulla to produce and secrete its hormones.

The structure in the body that provides the "mind-body" link is the:

Both epinephrine and norepinephrine can bind to sympathetic effectors to prolong and enhance the effects of the autonomic nervous system.

Which is not true about the testes?

A major function of the pineal gland is the development of the lymphatic system.

Most of the pancreatic islets cells are alpha cells that produce insulin.