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1

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adipose tissue produces a protein hormone called leptin.
A)True
B)False
8

Peptide (nonsteroid) hormones do not bind to cell-membrane receptors.
A)True
B)False
9

Steroid hormones activate particular genes.
A)True
B)False







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