Which of the following is not a function of the endocrine system? Regulates metabolism Regulates the chemical composition...

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  1. Which of the following is not a function of theendocrine system?

    1. Regulates metabolism

    2. Regulates the chemical composition and volume of thebody’s internal environment

    3. Controls growth and development

    4. Quickly responds to stimuli by way of actionpotentials

    5. Regulates operation of the reproductivesystem

  2. Which of the following sets of hormones areantagonists?

    1. Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone

    2. Glucagon and insulin

    3. GHRH and GHIH

    4. All of the above

    5. none of the above

  3. ___ are attached to transport proteins within thebloodstream.

    1. Releasing hormones

    2. Pancreatic hormones

    3. Water-soluble hormones

    4. Lipid-soluble hormones

    5. All of the above

  4. The adrenal medulla secretes ___

    1. Mineralocorticoids

    2. Glucocorticoids

    3. Androgens

    4. Adrenalins

    5. All of the above

  5. The main link between the nervous and endocrine systemsis the ___

    1. Thalamus

    2. Hypothalamus

    3. Pituitary gland

    4. Thyroid gland

    5. Adrenal gland

  6. The primary target for antidiuretic hormone is the___

    1. Kidney

    2. Hypothalamus

    3. Uterus

    4. Adrenal gland

    5. Pituitary gland

  7. The hormone released in response to low blood calciumlevels is ___

    1. Calcitonin

    2. Glucagon

    3. Thyroxine

    4. Parathyroid hormone

    5. cortisol

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