Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In the second messenger system, the hormone is assumed to be the first messenger.
2. One difference between prostaglandins and hormones is that prostaglandins circulate throughout the body whereas hormones go only to target cells.
3. If prostaglandins influence the production of cAMP, they could impact the function of steroid hormones.
4. An increase in ADH would increase the amount of urine the body produces.
5. Hypersecretion of ADH results in diabetes insipidus.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) the rate of glucose synthesis by the liver. B) the rate of glycogen formation by the liver. C) the level of fatty acids in the blood. D) fatty acid metabolism by muscle cells. E) ACTH levels.
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A. You should contact the police and have the patients arrested. B. The 39-year-old female is at high risk for an infection. C. The patient struck in the mouth should be immobilized. D. The 44-year-old female is at high risk for an infection.
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A. less than B. equal to C. greater than