Portage Learning, A&p 1, Module 6, Endocrine System Practice Questions With Complete Answers 2024.

steroid hormones can enter nucleus freely. T or F? {Ans: true - doesn't need to interact with receptor at cell-surface}There are neurons in the hypothalamus that are called _________ because they both respond to neurotransmitters and produce hormones that are stored and released from posterior pituitary {Ans: neurosecretory cells}Does the nervous system or endocrine system react faster to external/internal stimuli {Ans: nervous system}Adrenal glands {Ans: left & right, located superior to kidneys}Which primary endocrine organs are located in the brain? {Ans: Hypothalamus pituitary gland pineal gland}melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) {Ans: TARGETs: the melanocyte cells of the skin ACTION: Causes the production of melanin}