In the Absence of Thyroid Hormone,epinephrine Stimulates Release of a Small

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Multiple Choice

In the absence of thyroid hormone,epinephrine stimulates release of a small amount of fatty acids from adipose cells.In the presence of thyroid hormone (which has no effect by itself) ,epinephrine causes a much more substantial release of fatty acids from the cells.What is the term describing the effect of thyroid hormone on epinephrine's actions?

• A)antagonistic
• B)agonistic
• C)permissive
• D)direct
• E)paracrine

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Master Gland

Another term for the pituitary gland, due to its role in regulating critical processes in the body by producing hormones that control other glands.

Organ of Corti

The sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for the transduction of sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial in controlling growth, metabolism, and reproductive function.