Choose the One Most Appropriate Answer for Each

question 43

Multiple Choice

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-adrenal cortex

• A)secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites
• B)secrete insulin and glucagon
• C)secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone
• D)chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally
• E)secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
• F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
• G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
• H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
• I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
• J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
• K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
• L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
• M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

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Definitions:

Flexion

A movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, such as bending the elbow or knee.

Triceps Reflex

A deep tendon reflex tested by striking the triceps tendon, located just above the elbow, to assess the spinal cord's response function in the neck area.

Flexion

The act of bending a joint or limb in the body, decreasing the angle between the bones of the limb at the joint.

Extension

The movement by which the angle between two adjoining parts of the body is increased; opposite of flexion.