AMU BIOL 251 QUIZ

Which of the following statements about insulin is true? A. Insulin acts as a transport protein, carrying glucose across the cell membrane. B. Insulin facilitates the movement of intracellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane. C. Insulin stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose. D. Insulin stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb glucose into the bloodstream. E. Two of the above are true statements. The parathyroid glands are small structures located on the posterior thyroid gland that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates blood levels. A. calcium B. adrenalin C. potassium D. thyroid hormone E. insulin What secretory cell type is found in the adrenal medulla? A. follicle cells B. oxyphil cells C. chromaffin cells D. beta cells E. neuroglial cells Hormones produced and released from sex organs include which of the following? A. estrogen and progesterone B. testosterone C. inhibin D. FSH and LH E. A, B, and C are all correct The hormones of the human body can be divided into which of the following major group(s)? A. Sex hormones B. CNS hormones C. Hormones derived from amino acids D. Hormones derived from lipids E. C and D above are correct. The signaling done by the endocrine system is accomplished by the use of chemicals called _. A. electrons B. hormones C. electrical signals D. transmitters E. action potentials