31 the target tissue of acth is the a thymus gland b

31. The target tissue of ACTH is the:
A) thymus gland
B) medulla of the adrenal gland
C) cortex of the adrenal gland
D) beta cells of the pancreas
32. The hormone responsible for stimulating contractions of the uterus is known as:

33. . In the body, both the blood sodium and potassium levels are regulated by _____.
B
C
D
34.The endocrine gland which contributes to setting the body's biological clock is the___ .
B
C
D
35. Major types of hormones include ___________.
a) steroid hormones that act on membrane receptors
b) steroid hormones that are stored before release
c) peptide hormones that act on the cell membrane via a second messenger system
d) amino acid derivative hormones that alter gene expression of the target cell
36. Which one of the following hormones is the major hormone involved with chronic
stress?
37. Which one of the following statements best describes an Addisonian crisis?
B
C
D
38. Which of the following is the underlying problem in neurogenic diabetes insipidus? 39. Cushing’s disease
A. Cushing’s disease results from a benign pituitary adenoma secreting excess levels of cortisol.
B . Cushing’s disease results from a benign pituitary adenoma secreting excess ACTH. High
levels of ACTH in turn causes increased production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
C. Cushing’s disease results from a benign adrenal adenoma secreting excess ACTH. High levels
of ACTH in turn cause increased production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
D. Cushing’s disease results from a benign adrenal adenoma secreting excess levels of cortisol.
40. Which of the following are correct regarding the effects of increased levels of growth
hormone in acromegaly?

B. Increased levels of growth hormone stimulate increased production of insulin like growth
factor one (IGF1) from the adrenal glands
C. Increased levels of growth hormone stimulate increased production of vasopressin from the
liver
D. Increased levels of growth hormone stimulate increased production of vasopressin from the
adrenal glands