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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader

Endocrine System

True/False

Please answer all questions



1

Prolactin causes the mammary glands to develop and produce milk. (p. 296)
A)True
B)False
2

Thyroxin stimulates most of the body's cells to metabolize at a higher rate. (p. 299)
A)True
B)False
3

Calcitonin enhances the action of parathyroid hormone on blood calcium levels. (p. 300)
A)True
B)False
4

The pancreatic endocrine tissues are called pancreatic islets. (p. 304)
A)True
B)False
5

It is believed that type I diabetes is brought on by a virus. (p. 305)
A)True
B)False
6

In type II diabetes, insulin is produced, but the cells do not respond to it. (p. 305)
A)True
B)False
7

Prostaglandins are produced in one place, but act in another. (p. 307)
A)True
B)False
8

Adipose tissue produces a protein hormone called leptin. (p. 307)
A)True
B)False
9

Peptide (nonsteroid) hormones do not bind to cell-membrane receptors. (p. 309)
A)True
B)False
10

Steroid hormones activate particular genes. (p. 309)
A)True
B)False