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Which hormone is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary gland?


A) prolactin
B) luteinizing hormone
C) calcitonin
D) growth hormone

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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What hormone stimulates milk production in mammals?


A) aldosterone
B) melatonin
C) prolactin
D) luteinizing hormone
E) growth hormone

F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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Results from lab tests reveal abnormally high endogenous hormone levels,and you suspect a possible tumor.What regions will you ask the MRI technician to focus on?


A) hypothalamus,anterior pituitary,and adrenal cortex
B) adrenal cortex only
C) hypothalamus and posterior pituitary
D) anterior and posterior pituitary

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Choose the hormone that is NOT correctly matched with its chemical category.


A) polypeptides-ADH
B) steroid-estradiol
C) amine-FSH
D) glycoprotein-LH
E) steroid-testosterone

F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

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What nonendocrine organ produces erythropoietin,which stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow?


A) kidneys
B) skin
C) heart
D) pituitary
E) liver

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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The brain controls organ system function only through direct contact with sympathetic or parasympathetic nerves.

A) True
B) False

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The ________ lobe of the pituitary gland appears fibrous because it contains axons originating from hypothalamic neurons.


A) anterior
B) posterior
C) superior
D) inferior
E) medial

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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