ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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oxytocin-stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
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thyroxine-stimulates metabolic processes
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insulin-stimulates glycogen breakdown in the liver
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ACTH-stimulates the release of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thyroxine is secreted by the thyroid gland. Thyroxine helps in regulating (and NOT inhibiting) metabolism and development. Hence, Option 2 is NOT correct.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucagon is a hormone that is involved in controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels.
Detailed explanation-3: -Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth. It also affects aspects of human behavior and the male and female reproductive systems.
Detailed explanation-4: -19) Which of the following are properties of steroid hormones? I) Steroid hormones are lipid soluble and easily cross the phospholipid bilayer. II) Steroid hormones usually exert their effects on target cells through membrane receptor proteins. III) Steroid hormones act on cells close to where they were produced.