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Portage A&P1 Module 6 Exam
Explain in detail why the thyroid becomes enlarged during an iodine
deficiency
When there is a low level of thyroxin in the blood, the anterior pituitary
continues to produce TSH. The thyroid responds by increasing in size and
producing a goiter, but this increase in size is ineffective because active
thyroxin cannot be produced without iodine
Label the endocrine glands (A-D)
A: ______________
B: ______________
C: ______________
D: ______________
A. thyroid gland
B. adrenal gland
c. kidney
d. pancreas
Label the endocrine glands (A-C)
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A: Pineal gland
B: Hypothalamus
C: Pituitary gland
Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able
to become pregnant.
(1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur.
(2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the
egg and pregnancy.
Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream?
Explain why or why not.
(1) Yes.
Both male and female bodies produce "all" the sex hormones. However,
the ratios are different.
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Portage A&P1 Module 6 Exam
Explain in detail why the thyroid becomes enlarged during an iodine
deficiency
When there is a low level of thyroxin in the blood, the anterior pituitary
continues to produce TSH. The thyroid responds by increasing in size and
producing a goiter, but this increase in size is ineffective because active
thyroxin cannot be produced without iodine
Label the endocrine glands (A-D)
A: ______________
B: ______________
C: ______________
D: ______________
A. thyroid gland
B. adrenal gland
c. kidney
d. pancreas
Label the endocrine glands (A-C)
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A: Pineal gland
B: Hypothalamus
C: Pituitary gland
Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able
to become pregnant.
(1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur.
(2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the
egg and pregnancy.
Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream?
Explain why or why not.
(1) Yes.
Both male and female bodies produce "all" the sex hormones. However,
the ratios are different.
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