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Bio 348 WWU Final Questions with Correct AnswersT3 and T4 hormones Correct Answer-stored in thyroglobulin of thyroid
gland
- many target cells
- contains iodine, increases basal metabolic rate
calcitonin hormone Correct Answer-extrafollicular cells of thyroid gland
- targets bones and kidneys
- lowers blood calcium levels
(slows Ca releasing activity of osteoclasts, increases Ca secretion of
kidneys)
parathyroid hormone Correct Answer-made in the parathyroid
- targets kidneys, bones, and intestine (activates vit D)
- raises blood calcium levels
aldosterone Correct Answer-made in the zona glomerulosa
- targets kidneys
- raises blood volume/ pressure
(prompts ducts to reabsrb more Na)
cortisol Correct Answer-made in the zona fasciculata
- targets the liver
, - keeps blood sugar levels up by gluconeogenesis (production of new
glucose from non carb fuel molecules)
Glucogeonesis Correct Answer-production of new glucose from non
carbohydrate fuel molecules
- stimulated by cortisol
Glycogenolysis Correct Answer-breakdown of glycogen to glucose in
the liver
- stimulated by glucagon or epinephrine
androgens Correct Answer-made in the zona reticularis
- secondary sex hormones
Melatonin Correct Answer-made by the pineal gland
- targets hypothalamus?
- helps regulate circadian rhythms
- sympathetic NS
glucagon Correct Answer-produced in the pancreas
- islet of langerhans
- targets liver
- increases blood sugar (signals to release glucagon)
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