Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Hormones derived from an amino acid and secreted by the adrenal medulla
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.

-Hormones derived from an amino acid and secreted by the adrenal medulla
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

Catecholamines are hormones derived from an amino acid, specifically tyrosine, and secreted by the adrenal medulla. Examples include adrenaline and noradrenaline.

Answer: G
 Mineralocorticoids are a type of corticosteroid hormone that regulates the balance of electrolytes in the body, particularly sodium and potassium. Aldosterone is an example of a mineralocorticoid.

Answer: H
 Sympathomimetic refers to a substance or drug that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, such as increasing heart rate and blood pressure. Examples include epinephrine and albuterol.

Answer: I
 The sella turcica is a bony structure in the skull that houses the pituitary gland.

Answer: J
 Target tissue refers to the specific cells or tissues in the body that are affected by a hormone. These cells have receptors for the hormone that allow them to respond to its signals.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings