An deficiency of growth hormone during childhood results in ____.
A) gigantism
B) pituitary dwarfism
C) osteoporosis
D) osteomalacia
E) acromegaly
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Q17: Which of the following is characteristic of
Q18: Steroid hormones include_.
A)thyroid hormones
B)oxytocin
C)insulin and glucagon
D)estrogen and
Q19: The anterior pituitary receives releasing and inhibiting
Q20: Water soluble hormones _.
A)are derived from
Q21: Glucocorticoids promote _.
A)an elevation in blood glucose
B)increased
Q23: Which organ is the target for insulin-like
Q24: PTH functions by _.
A)increasing osteoclast cell activity
B)increasing
Q25: Cortisol promotes "glucose sparing" for which organ?
A)liver
B)brain
C)heart
D)lungs
E)kidney
Q26: Which hormone establishes and maintains normal metabolism?
A)epinephrine
B)aldosterone
C)oxytocin
D)PTH
E)thyroid
Q27: Which gland secretes melatonin?
A)thyroid
B)pancreas
C)pineal
D)parathyroid
E)liver
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