What is the major function of the hormone produced by the cells marked in the thyroid follicle shown in the histology picture?
a) Involved in regulation of calcium homeostasis.
b) Enhances contraction of smooth muscle cells in the uterus during delivery.
c) In females, initiates development of oocytes. In males, stimulates sperm production.
d) Decreases urine volume.
e) Increases blood levels of Na+ and water.
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In the brain, the ________ is the integration and command center for autonomic functions.
A. brainstem B. hypothalamus C. spinal cord D. medulla E. cerebral cortex
Which of the following would indicate a possible lesion of the trigeminal nerve (V)?
A. Lack of ability to move the head in response to a loud noise B. Delayed visual tracking of a moving object C. Both "lack of ability to move the head in response to a loud noise" and "delayed visual tracking of a moving object" are correct. D. Lack of chewing reflex when an item is placed in the oral cavity