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How does the endocrine system exert its effect on an organism?

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a. Through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters

b. Through electrical signals

c. Through chemical messengers called hormones

d. Through osmoregulation

e. Through ion channels

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What do these products; phytoestrogens, DDT (pesticide), and ingredients in plastics like bisphenol A or BPA have in common with birth control pills?

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a. All are synthetic chemicals

b. All are good for our health

c. All are considered essential nutrients

d. All documented to disrupt endocrine systems

e. These products have nothing in common

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Which hormone will increase Calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?

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a. Thyroxine

b. Parathyroid hormone

c. Insulin

d. Follicle stimulating hormone

e. Antidiuretic hormone

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Which of the following has NO endocrine function?

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a. Thyroid

b. Pancreas

c. Ovary

d. Testes

e. Liver

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Your circulating blood glucose levels are often at their lowest when you first wake-up in the morning. What HORMONE would be released to RAISE your BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS and what GLAND would the hormone be released from? Fill in the blanks with correct hormone and gland.

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a. Thyroxine, Parathyroid

b. Insulin, Pancreas

c. Antidiuretic hormone, Pituitary

d. Thyroxine, Thyroid

e. Glucagon, Pancreas

Explanation / Answer

Q1.c. Through chemical messengers called hormones

Q2.a. All are synthetic chemicals

as all except birth control pills are endocrine disruptor, but they are all derived synthetically,

Q3,b. Parathyroid hormone

Q4.e Liver

but they have secondary endocrine function

Q5.e. Glucagon, Pancreas

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