AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SCIN 132 WEEK 6 QUIZ

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SCIN 132 WEEK 6 QUIZ Question 1 of 32 The primary hormones produced by the ovaries are . 3.0/ 3.0 Points A. Prolactin B. Estrogen C. Testosterone D. FSH and LH E. Progesterone Feedback: Good work; your answer is correct! Question 2 of 32 Cushing’s disease is a disorder caused by . 3.0/ 3.0 Points A. abnormally low levels of aldosterone B. abnormally low levels of cortisol C. abnormally high levels of aldosterone D. abnormally high levels of epinephrine E. abnormally high levels of cortisol Feedback: Good work; your answer is correct! Question 3 of 32 The parathyroid glands are small structures located on the posterior thyroid gland that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates blood levels. 3.0/ 3.0 Points A. potassium B. calcium C. insulin D. adrenalin E. thyroid hormone Feedback: Good work; your answer is correct! Question 4 of 32 The hormones of the human body can be divided into which of the following major group(s)? 0.0/ 3.0 Points A. Sex hormones B. CNS hormones C. Hormones derived from amino acids D. Hormones derived from lipids E. C and D above are correct. Feedback: The hormones of the human body can be divided into two major groups on the basis of their chemical structure. Hormones derived from amino acids include amines, peptides, and proteins. Those derived from lipids include steroids. Question 5 of 32 The gonads produce what class of hormones? 0.0/ 3.0 Points A. catecholamines B. neurotransmitters C. amine hormones D. peptide hormones E. steroid hormones .......