1. The endocrine system controls body activities by releasing a. Neurotransmitte

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1. The endocrine system controls body activities by releasing a. Neurotransmitters b. Hormones c. Cytokines d. Regulators 2. The anterior pituitary is composed of which of the following? a. b. c. d. Pars distalis and pars tuberalis Pars nervosa and infundibulum Pars distalis and infundibulum Pars tuberalis and pars nervosa 3. Somatotrophs release which of the following? a. Human growth hormone b. Thyroid hormone c. Follicle stimulating hormone d. Prolactin 4. The posterior pituitary releases vasopressin and a. Insulin b. Calcitonin c. Oxytocin d. Androgens 5. From exterior surface to interior, the zones of the adrenal cortex are in which order? a. b. c. d. Zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis Zona fasciculata, zona glomerulosa, zona reticularis Zona glomerulosa, zona reticularis, zona fasciculate Zona fasciculate, zona reticularis, zona glomerulosa 6. Hyperglycemia is likely to. a. b. c. d. Stimulate A cells to produce glucagon to raise blood glucose levels Stimulate A cells to produce insulin to lower raise glucose levels Stimulate B cells to produce glucagon to lower blood glucose levels Stimulate B cells to produce insulin to lower blood glucose levels

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1) The endocrine system controls body activities by releasing Hormones.
Option B

2) The anterior pituitary is composed of : pars distalis and pars tuberalis
Option A

3) Somatotrophs release : Human growth hormone
Option A

4) The posterior pituitary releases vasopressin and oxytocin.
Option C

5) From exterior surface to interior, the zones of the adrenal cortex are :
Zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis
Option A

6) Hyperglycemia is likely to : stimulate B cells to produce insulin to lower blood glucose levels.
Option D

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