The primary function of the lymphatic system is
A) circulation of nutrients.
B) the transport of hormones.
C) defending the body against both environmental hazards and internal threats.
D) the production and distribution of plasma proteins.
E) both the transport of hormones and the production and distribution of plasma proteins.
Answer: C
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Which bone contains the sella turcica? What structure is found within the sella turcica depression?
A) sphenoid; hypothalamus B) sphenoid; pituitary gland C) ethmoid; hypothalamus D) ethmoid; pituitary gland E) palatine; epithalamus
Match the description with the type of receptor model.A. Nuclear receptor modelB. Membrane-bound receptor modelUsed by most lipid-soluble hormones
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In primary hyposecretion of thyroid hormones,
a. levels of thyroid hormones in the blood decrease. b. levels of TRH in the blood decrease. c. levels of TSH in the blood decrease. d. all of the above are true. e. non of the above is true.