Gluconeogenesis, the formation of glucose from fats and proteins, is due to the action of ________.
A) insulin
B) secretin
C) cortisol
D) aldosterone
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Question 2) Explain the role of the endolymph of the semicircular canals in activating the receptors during angular motion.
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Question 3) Which hormone has only one known effect:
to stimulate milk production by the breasts?
A) oxytocin
B) estrogen
C) progesterone
D) prolactin
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Question 4) John tells you that cholesterol is bad and should be eliminated from the diet. You explain to him that cholesterol is important. Which of the following hormones are synthesized from cholesterol?
A) testosterone
B) thyroxine
C) oxytocin
D) growth hormone
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Question 5) All anterior pituitary hormones EXCEPT growth hormone affect their target cells via a cyclic AMP second-messenger system.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 6) Explain why your nose runs during and immediately after a good cry.
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Question 7) What ion is sometimes used as a second messenger of amino acid-based hormones?
A) sodium
B) calcium
C) iron
D) chlorine
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Question 8) All amino acid based hormones are lipid soluble and can cross the plasma membrane.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 9) After head trauma from an automobile accident, a man has anosmia. Define anosmia. Why is this condition fairly common after such injuries and in cases of severe nasal cavity inflammation?
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Question 10) How do glucocorticoids enable the body to deal appropriately with stress?
A) by increasing blood glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid levels and enhancing blood pressure
B) by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin
C) by releasing the neurotransmitters that prepare the body for the stress response
D) by decreasing the heart rate, thus decreasing blood pressure
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