In: Anatomy and Physiology
5. Which of the following is
not true of luteinizing hormone?
a.
It is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.
b.
Its target organ cells are in the ovaries.
c.
It stimulates ovulation.
d.
All of the above are true of luteinizing hormone.
6. ACTH
a.
causes the ovary to begin forming an egg follicle
b.
stimulates the production of adrenal cortex hormone
c.
stimulates the release of adrenaline
d.
has target organ cells in the thyroid gland
7. Acromegaly is caused by
a.
hypersecretion of ACTH
b.
hyposecretion of ACTH
c.
hypersecretion of growth hormone
d.
hyposecretion of growth hormone
8. Dwarfism can be caused by
a.
hypersecretion of ACTH
b.
hyposecretion of ACTH
c.
hypersecretion of growth hormone
d.
hyposecretion of growth hormone