Obesity

Q19: Cushing syndrome<br>A)may be caused by steroid (prednisone)

Q20: The adrenal cortex<br>A)is the target gland of

Q21: T₃ and T₄<br>A)stimulate the adenohypophysis to secrete

Q22: A deficiency of dietary iodine<br>A)lowers plasma calcium

Q23: As plasma levels of calcium decrease<br>A)insulin is

Q25: A deficiency of insulin causes<br>A)hypocalcemia.<br>B)hyperglycemia.<br>C)Cushing's syndrome.<br>D)adrenal shock.

Q26: This hormone stimulates osteoclastic activity,causing bone resorption.<br>A)Calcitonin<br>B)Androgen<br>C)PTH<br>D)Thyroxine

Q27: Insulin<br>A)is secreted by the beta cells of

Q28: Oxytocin<br>A)is a neurohypophyseal hormone that stimulates the

Q29: Epinephrine (adrenaline) increases blood glucose by<br>A)increasing transport