1 of 25
Term
Which of the following is NOT a function of oxytocin?
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It causes males to have a wider
Growth of uterus and vagina
pelvis (compared to females).
It causes the kidneys to retain
Anterior Pituitary gland
potassium and excrete sodium.
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, 2 of 25
Term
Neurosecretory cells are a part of what endocrine organ?
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Cerebellum Pituitary
Hypothalamus Pineal Gland
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3 of 25
Definition
Aldosterone's primary target organ is the kidney, where it promotes
renal absorption of sodium and renal excretion of potassium. The
blood sodium level is particularly important to the maintenance of
blood pressure. Too much sodium causes retention of fluid and
increases blood pressure. Therefore, too much aldosterone will
cause increased and potentially high blood pressure.
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Explain the concept of positive feedback. Give an example of a hormone that
works through positive feedback.
, Answer the following question.
Explain why it would be harmful to have an increased secretion of ACTH in
someone who is diabetic.
Aldosterone is involved in the regulation of sodium and potassium in the
body. Explain how too much aldosterone could contribute to high blood
pressure.
Matching each of the following conditions with the one best explanation (1-5):
1. Congenital hypothyroidism
2. pituitary giant
3. acromegaly
4. tetany
5. anemia
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4 of 25
Term
Which of the following is false regarding aldosterone?
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It is produced by the adrenal It regulates blood pressure by
cortex. increasing water retention.
It causes the kidneys to retain
It causes "fight or flight" responses
potassium and excrete
in times of emergency.
sodium.
Term
Which of the following is NOT a function of oxytocin?
Give this one a try later!
It causes males to have a wider
Growth of uterus and vagina
pelvis (compared to females).
It causes the kidneys to retain
Anterior Pituitary gland
potassium and excrete sodium.
Don't know?
, 2 of 25
Term
Neurosecretory cells are a part of what endocrine organ?
Give this one a try later!
Cerebellum Pituitary
Hypothalamus Pineal Gland
Don't know?
3 of 25
Definition
Aldosterone's primary target organ is the kidney, where it promotes
renal absorption of sodium and renal excretion of potassium. The
blood sodium level is particularly important to the maintenance of
blood pressure. Too much sodium causes retention of fluid and
increases blood pressure. Therefore, too much aldosterone will
cause increased and potentially high blood pressure.
Give this one a try later!
Explain the concept of positive feedback. Give an example of a hormone that
works through positive feedback.
, Answer the following question.
Explain why it would be harmful to have an increased secretion of ACTH in
someone who is diabetic.
Aldosterone is involved in the regulation of sodium and potassium in the
body. Explain how too much aldosterone could contribute to high blood
pressure.
Matching each of the following conditions with the one best explanation (1-5):
1. Congenital hypothyroidism
2. pituitary giant
3. acromegaly
4. tetany
5. anemia
Don't know?
4 of 25
Term
Which of the following is false regarding aldosterone?
Give this one a try later!
It is produced by the adrenal It regulates blood pressure by
cortex. increasing water retention.
It causes the kidneys to retain
It causes "fight or flight" responses
potassium and excrete
in times of emergency.
sodium.
