The Effects of Hyposecretion and Hypersecretion of Adrenal Cortex Hormones

question 9

Multiple Choice

The effects of hyposecretion and hypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones result in

• A) exactly the same symptoms due to failure to have correct hormone levels.
• B) exactly opposite symptoms: too much versus too little melanin, thin versus heavy, etc.
• C) masculination of women and feminization of men.
• D) various mild symptoms that are not life threatening.
• E) opposite effects on kidney functions and therefore blood pressure, but varying effects on other target tissues.

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Definitions:

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

Central Nervous

Often referred to as the central nervous system, it includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out signals to the rest of the body.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brain, encased within the spine, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

Cerebellum

The cerebellum is a section of the brain located at the back and lower part of the skull which coordinates voluntary movements, maintains posture, and balances.