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| stimulates repair of damaged blood vessels |
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| insoluble protein that is the end result of blood coagulation |
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| catalyzes the formation of the fibrous protein of the clot |
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| adenohypophysis (anterior lobe) |
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| Produces hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands |
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| The "fight or flight" gland |
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| pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) |
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| Produces hormones that regulate glucose levels in the body |
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| Produces the body's major metabolic hormones |
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| Produces a hormone that increases blood levels of calcium |
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| :contains histamine in dark staining granule |
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| :major defender against parasitic worms |
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| :primary cell of the specific immune response (T and B) |
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| :develops into a phagocytic cell that can initiate an immune response |
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| Which substance(s) contribute to maintaining the osmotic pressure of the blood (to keep the blood volume at the proper level)? |
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Which of the following is NOT a steroid hormone?
A) aldosterone
B) cortisol
C) calcitonin
D) estrogen |
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Which of the following is FALSE concerning insulin?
A) Insulin is produced by beta cells in the pancreas.
B) It enhances transport of glucose into cells.
C) It stimulates glycogen to break down into glucose.
D) Release of insulin is stimulated by rising blood glucose levels. |
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| It stimulates glycogen to break down into glucose. |
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Which of the following endocrine glands is capable of making, storing, and releasing its hormones?
A) thyroid
B) pituitary
C) adrenal gland
D) pancreas |
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| What is the major stimulus for the release of T-3 and T-4 thyroid hormones? |
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| What is the major stimulus for the release of parathyroid hormone? |
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| What is the major stimulus for the release of oxytocin? |
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| What is the major stimulus for the release of cortisol? |
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What is the effect of antidiuretic hormone on the blood?
A) increase potassium levels
B) decrease levels of sodium
C) increase water content
D) inhibit the action of insulin |
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What is produced by the kidney in response to low blood oxygen levels?
A) erythropoietin
B) colony stimulating factors
C) aldosterone
D) serotonin |
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What is produced by macrophages and T cells to stimulate leukopoiesis?
A) erythropoietin
B) colony stimulating factors
C) aldosterone
D) serotonin |
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| colony stimulating factors |
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To which specific part of the hemoglobin does oxygen bind?
A) alpha globin
B) beta globin
C) heme
D) iron |
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The release of which of the following hormones would not be stimulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone?
A) testosterone
B) aldosterone
C) epinephrine
D) cortisol |
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The most important regulator of sodium concentration in extracellular fluids is:
A) insulin
B) aldosterone
C) glucagon
D) growth hormone |
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The essential element for proper functioning of thyroid hormone is:
A) sodium.
B) potassium.
C) calcium
D) iodine |
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The disease condition resulting from genetic alteration of hemoglobin is:
A) hemolytic anemia
B) pernicious anemia
C) aplastic anemia
D) sickle cell anemia |
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Chemical substances, secreted by cells into the extracellular fluids, that regulate the metabolic function of other cells in the body are called:
A) enzymes
B) antibodies
C) hormones
D) proteins |
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