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Hormone concentrations are regulated by

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The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by

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Which of the following is secreted by nerve fibers in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

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Growth hormone

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Which of the following hormones exerts its effect primarily upon the reproductive organs?

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The condition called diabetes insipidus is caused by

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Oxytocin acts primarily on the kidneys and causes them to conserve water.

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Thyroxine functions to

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The thyroid hormone that decreases blood calcium concentration is

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The condition called cretinism is caused by

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A person with an abnormally high metabolic rate, who is underweight and who has protruding eyes is exhibiting symptoms of

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The secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled primarily by the

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Parathyroid hormone functions to stimulate activity in

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Aldosterone promotes the homeostasis of ions by causing the kidneys to

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Cortisol acts to

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Hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex leads to

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A person who is experiencing the effects of stress usually has an increased

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What are the two main targets of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

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Which structure is highlighted?
   

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Which structure is highlighted?
   

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Which structure is highlighted?
     

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Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary gland?

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An abnormal increase in height due to an excess of growth hormone during the growing years is

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An increase of GH in adults that causes bone growth in the face and hands is

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What is the function of somatomedins?

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A thyroid follicle contains