Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Region of the brain lying below the thalamus; secretes factors and hormones that affect the pituitary gland
A)catecholamines
B)corticosteroids
C)electrolyte
D)glucocorticoid
E)homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Region of the brain lying below the thalamus; secretes factors and hormones that affect the pituitary gland
A)catecholamines
B)corticosteroids
C)electrolyte
D)glucocorticoid
E)homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is the region of the brain lying below the thalamus and is responsible for secreting factors and hormones that affect the pituitary gland.

Answer: G
 Mineralocorticoid is a type of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that helps regulate electrolyte balance in the body.

Answer: F
 Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body, which is largely regulated by the hypothalamus.

Answer: I
 The sella turcica is a bony structure within the skull that holds and protects the pituitary gland.

Answer: J
 Target tissue refers to the specific cells or organs in the body that are affected by hormones or other signaling molecules.

Note: The other terms in the list are also important in the study of endocrinology, but they do not match the given definitions.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings