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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




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