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Question 1 of 5

A deficiency of insulin causes:

A. hypocalcemia.

B. hyperglycemia.

C. Cushing syndrome.

D. adrenal shock.

Correct Answer: hyperglycemia.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements regarding hormones is incorrect?

A. Hormones and neurotransmitters require a synapse in order to communicate information to other cells and tissues.

B. Only cells that have receptors to a certain hormone may be affected by that hormone.

C. Hormones can cause target cells to alter patterns of gene expression, producing proteins in different quantities

D. G proteins and cAMP are second messengers that serve to enhance or amplify the hormonal effect.

Correct Answer:

Question 3 of 5

The hormone that stimulates the contraction of smooth muscle in the uterus is .

A. follicle-stimulating hormone

B. oxytocin

C. prolactin

D. luteinizing hormone

Correct Answer: oxytocin

Question 4 of 5

The anterior pituitary gland receives hormone messages from the hypothalamus via ________.

A. a capillary network

B. neurons that extend from the hypothalamus to the pituitary

C. Schwann cells

D. both a and b

Correct Answer: a capillary network

Question 5 of 5

Alcohol suppresses the secretion of ______ and thus _______ the reabsorption of water from the kidneys.

A. ADH: decreases

B. ADH: increases

C. aldosterone: decreases

D. aldosterone: increases

Correct Answer: ADH: decreases

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