Quiz Chaper 18
1.
What is one of the endocrine functions of the
hypothalamus?
2.
If levels of calcium are low in the blood, what
hormone would restore calcium to homeostasis?
3.
Which of the following indirect-acting hormones
activates adenylate cyclase and will produce a change in cellular activity by
way of cAMP?
4.
What is the role of FSH in males?
5.
Why do high levels of cortisol, a steroid
hormone from the adrenal cortex, cause a decrease in the pituitary secretion of
ACTH?
6.
Which pancreatic cell type is paired with the
hormone it produces?
7.
Which is the effect of glucagon?
8.
Why are diabetics continuously thirsty and why
do they frequently urinate?
9.
Increased amounts of sunlight inhibit the
production of which hormone?
10.
What is the effect of renin secretion by the
kidneys?
11.
The removal of the parathyroid glands results in
a decrease in the blood concentration of which important mineral?
12.
Melatonin is well known for its role in
regulating circadian rhythm. What are two other functions of melatonin?
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