Match the Sources, Labelled A

question 228

Multiple Choice

Match the sources, labelled a. through i, with the hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-adrenocorticotropic hormone

• A)alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
• B)beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
• C)anterior pituitary
• D)hypothalamus
• E)adrenal cortex
• F)adrenal medulla
• G)parathyroid gland
• H)thyroid gland
• I)skin

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Definitions:

Cochlea

The inner ear; the bony tube that contains the basilar membrane and the organ of Corti.

Milligram

A unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram, often used to measure medication or chemical substances.

Desensitized

A reduction in emotional responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it, often leading to a decrease in intense emotional reactions.

Stimulation

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement in something.