A Hormone That Is Made by the Adrenal Glands and Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

A hormone that is made by the adrenal glands and is important in the regulation of body metabolism is:

• A) cortisone.
• B) growth hormone.
• C) insulin.
• D) thyroxine.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate metabolism.

Congenital Condition

A condition or disease present from birth, either inherited or caused by environmental factors.

Male Characteristics

Traits or features, both biological and physiological, traditionally associated with male organisms.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate physiological and behavioral actions in the body.