Superimposed on the basic negative-feedback control system are two additional factors that influence plasma cortisol concentrations:
A) gluconeogenesis and hypertension
B) diurnal rhythm and stress
C) high blood sugar levels and stress
D) low blood sugar levels and stress
E) diurnal rhythm and hypertension
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Q7: What is the only known factor that
Q8: Thyroid hormone increases target-cell responsiveness to catecholamines,such
Q9: What do mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone do?
A)stimulate
Q10: What does the adrenal medulla secrete?
A)neurotransmitters
B)steroid hormones
C)catecholamines
D)indoleamines
E)peptide
Q11: What do the C cells of the
Q13: What is the primary glucocorticoid?
A)cortisol
B)angiotensin
C)aldosterone
D)androgens
E)testosterone
Q14: What gland coordinates the multifaceted stress response?
A)pineal
B)thalamus
C)hypothalamus
D)pituitary
E)adrenals
Q15: What hormone stimulates gluconeogenesis?
A)aldosterone
B)testosterone
C)estrogen
D)cortisol
E)angiotensin
Q16: What does Cushing's syndrome reflect?
A)excessive aldosterone secretion
B)insufficient
Q17: All stressors produce a similar nonspecific,generalized set
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