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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader
Endocrine System
True/False
Please answer all questions
1
Prolactin causes the mammary glands to develop and produce milk. (p. 296)
A)
True
B)
False
2
Thyroxin stimulates most of the body's cells to metabolize at a higher rate. (p. 299)
A)
True
B)
False
3
Calcitonin enhances the action of parathyroid hormone on blood calcium levels. (p. 300)
A)
True
B)
False
4
The pancreatic endocrine tissues are called pancreatic islets. (p. 304)
A)
True
B)
False
5
It is believed that type I diabetes is brought on by a virus. (p. 305)
A)
True
B)
False
6
In type II diabetes, insulin is produced, but the cells do not respond to it. (p. 305)
A)
True
B)
False
7
Prostaglandins are produced in one place, but act in another. (p. 307)
A)
True
B)
False
8
Adipose tissue produces a protein hormone called leptin. (p. 307)
A)
True
B)
False
9
Peptide (nonsteroid) hormones do not bind to cell-membrane receptors. (p. 309)
A)
True
B)
False
10
Steroid hormones activate particular genes. (p. 309)
A)
True
B)
False
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