Hormone target cells ___

Must express receptors for the hormone

Trophic hormones ___

Affect the growth and function of other endocrine glands in addition to stimulating hormone release

Norepinephrine release into the bloodstream would fall under which classification of chemical messenger?

Hormone

Prohormones are ___

The inactive form of a hormone bound by carrier or signaling peptides

Which of the following is a function of glucagon?

- Stimulates the breakdown of liver glycogen

- Stimulates gluconeogenesis

Type 1 diabetes causes symptoms such as ___

Abnormally high blood glucose levels

Predict what would happen if a person was unable to consume iodine in their diet.

They would suffer from hypothyroidism

Where can steroid hormone receptors be found?

Inside the nucleus/cytoplasm and cell surface

Osteoporosis is a disease that commonly affects the elderly population. A decrease in dietary intake of calcium contributes to this disorder by causing:

Over-secretion of parathyroid hormone

A recently discovered novel hormone, that is of a relatively large size, and binds and acts via Second-messenger systems receptor, converting ATP to cAMP, would be best described as what type of chemical hormone classification?

Peptide hormone

Communication between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary is facilitated by ___

The hypophyseal portal system

Reduced heart rate, weight gain, fatigue, and feeling cold are all symptoms of ___

Hypothyroidism

Which of the following statements concerning growth hormone is not true?

It is produced by the hypothalamus but secreted by the pituitary

An individual who develops hypercalcemia would most likely respond by producing ___.

Calcitonin

Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland:

- Growth hormone

- Prolactin

- Thyroid-stimulating hormone

- Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Hormones produced by the adrenal glands:

- Testosterone

- Estrogens

- Aldosterone

- Cortisol

Which type of glands produces hormones?

Endocrine glands

Match the following endocrine glands with the hormones they secrete.

- Adrenal -> Epinephrine

- Thyroid -> Thyroxine

- Pineal -> Melatonin

- Kidney -> Calcitriol

Which of the following statements are true about endocrine cells?

- They secrete hormones into blood

- They can be a neuron

- They are found as part of organs like the heart

- They are found within endocrine organs

Hormone target cells ___. (multiple)

- Are found throughout the body

- Express a receptor for that hormone

- Convert the information carried in the hormone structure into a cellular signal

- Play key roles in the regulation of physiological processes

___ is both a neurotransmitter and hormone.

Norepinephrine

Lipid soluble hormones are transported ___.

Complexed to carrier proteins