Ans: Thyroid gland
Quiz Function and classification of hormones in endocrine system
Ans: Amino Acids-smallmolec ules that are building blocks of protein
peptide hormones- long chain of amino acids
Lipid derivatives- classified as eicosanoids and steroids .
Quiz Which of the following is not a classification hormone
Ans: steroids
, Quiz what is synergism
Ans: more than one hormone produces the same effects on a target cell for
example Testosterone needs FSH for sperm production
Quiz Autocrine Hormone functions
Ans: regulates activity in a secreting cell.
Ex: Prostaglandins
Quiz Parathyroid Hormone Function (PTH)
Ans: maintains adequate blood calcium ion.
Activates vitamin D for calcium absorption in small intestine
Quiz Function of Blood
Ans: -Transports: O2, CO2, nutrients, waste, hormones
-Regulates: body pH, body temperature
-Forms blood clots to prevent blood loss
-Carries cells and antibodies to fight infections