What is the function of adrenocorticortropic hormone?

a) to promote the development of the ovarian follicles
b) to stimulate the uptake of calcium in the kidney tubules
c) to stumlate testosterone production
d) to stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids


Answer: d) to stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following forms much of the anterior and lateral surfaces of the larynx, and often contains an "Adam's apple"?

A) arytenoid cartilage B) thyroid cartilage C) cuneiform cartilage D) corniculate cartilage E) cricoid cartilage

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