A&P Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)

A&P Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade
A+)

Question:
hormone

Answer:

Hormones are chemical messengers that have regulatory effects on cells or organs




Question:
target tissue

Answer:

The specific tissue acted on by each hormone




Question:
ADH

Answer:

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin




Question:
main action of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Answer:

Promotes the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules and stimulates the contraction of
smooth muscle in blood vessel walls (raising the blood pressure)




Question:
Diabetes insipidus

Answer:

, Condition caused by deficiency of ADH.




Question:
Dilute pale urine

Answer:

Main symptom of diabetes insipidus.




Question:
Oxytocin actions

Answer:

Causes uterine muscle contraction and milk ejection from mammary glands.




Question:
Growth hormone action

Answer:

Promotes growth of all body tissues.




Question:
Thyroxine action

Answer:

Increases metabolic rate, influencing both physical and mental activities required for normal
growth.




Question:
Hypothyroidism symptoms in adults

Answer:

Fatigue, intolerance to cold, dry skin and hair, and swelling in the legs and face.