Chapter 16 Quiz

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. A neuron that releases the contents of its vesicles into the bloodstream rather than a synapse is called a

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. The cortex of the adrenal gland secretes primarily

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. Steroid hormones

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. Peptide hormones are synthesized by

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. Steroid hormones are synthesized from

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. Which hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary gland?

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. The specialized vascular system in the anterior pituitary, which transports releasing and inhibiting hormones from the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus, is called the _______ portal system.

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. Which hormone is directly controlled by a hypothalamic releasing hormone?

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. Which hormone is direct acting?

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. Glucagon and epinephrine together amplify each other's effectiveness in opposing the actions of insulin. This amplification is an example of

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. Which response is a result of sympathetic activation?

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. Which of the following occurs during a stress response?

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. Which behavior will stimulate mobilization of glucagon?

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. Which statement best describes the mechanism of ADH?

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. Aldosterone _______ reabsorption of _______ so that more water is _______.

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. Which hormone acts to reduce plasma volume?

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. Which hormone is not directly involved in regulating the extracellular concentration of calcium in mammals?

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. Which chemical signals are released into the environment to convey information to other animals of the same species?

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. Which hormones directly control insect metamorphosis?

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. Which insect hormone is not directly involved in ecdysis?

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