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PHYL 142 Mastering A&P Chapter 18
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Which category of hormones produced by the adrenal gland has an
affect on the electrolyte composition of the body fluids?
Ans: Mineralocorticoids
Which of the following is NOT an effect of thyroid hormones on
peripheral tissues?
Ans: Maturation of lymphocytes
Endocrine secretions from which of the following adrenal regions
would increase levels of sodium ions retained at the kidney?
Ans: Zona Glomerulosa
How does calcitriol help in the homeostatic regulation of Ca2+
concentration in the blood?
Ans: Enhanced absorption of Ca2+ by the digestive tract
Reabsorption and secretion of what ion(s) is/are directly regulated by
the mineralocorticoid, aldosterone?
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Ans: Na+ and K+
The parathyroid glands are embedded in the __________.
Ans: posterior surfaces of the thyroid gland
The thyroid gland curves across the anterior surface of the trachea just
inferior to the __________.
Ans: thyroid cartilage
What effect would elevated cortisol levels have?
Ans: Elevated blood glucose level
Androgens released from the adrenal cortex are responsible for female
sex drive. Which zone of the adrenal cortex is responsible for secreting
the androgens?
Ans: Zona reticularis
What is the function of aldosterone?
Ans: conservation of sodium ions
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PHYL 142 Mastering A&P Chapter 18
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Which category of hormones produced by the adrenal gland has an
affect on the electrolyte composition of the body fluids?
Ans: Mineralocorticoids
Which of the following is NOT an effect of thyroid hormones on
peripheral tissues?
Ans: Maturation of lymphocytes
Endocrine secretions from which of the following adrenal regions
would increase levels of sodium ions retained at the kidney?
Ans: Zona Glomerulosa
How does calcitriol help in the homeostatic regulation of Ca2+
concentration in the blood?
Ans: Enhanced absorption of Ca2+ by the digestive tract
Reabsorption and secretion of what ion(s) is/are directly regulated by
the mineralocorticoid, aldosterone?
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Ans: Na+ and K+
The parathyroid glands are embedded in the __________.
Ans: posterior surfaces of the thyroid gland
The thyroid gland curves across the anterior surface of the trachea just
inferior to the __________.
Ans: thyroid cartilage
What effect would elevated cortisol levels have?
Ans: Elevated blood glucose level
Androgens released from the adrenal cortex are responsible for female
sex drive. Which zone of the adrenal cortex is responsible for secreting
the androgens?
Ans: Zona reticularis
What is the function of aldosterone?
Ans: conservation of sodium ions
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |