Indicate Which Gland Is Associated with the Following Characteristics by Using

question 152

Short Answer

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
a.adrenal cortex
b.adrenal medulla
c.thyroid
d.parathyroid
e.pancreas
*____ is neuroendocrine
*____ its zona glomerulosa produces aldosterone
*____ regulates blood sugar levels
*____ increases blood calcium levels
*____ lowered activity from birth results in cretinism
*____ produces catecholamines
*____ activity always increases upon initiation of the general adaptation mode
*____ its hormones require iodine

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