Which of the following statements about hormones is correct?
A. Anterior pituitary hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus.
B. All hormones secreted by the anterior and posterior pituitary glands are peptides.
C. IGF-1 stimulates growth by increasing growth hormone secretion through positive feedback.
D. All of the hypophysiotropic hormones are peptides.
E. Only steroid hormones can regulate the secretion of steroid hormones.
B
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The cell bodies of the sensory neurons that carry information from the periphery to the spinal cord are located in the
a) anterior white commissure. b) central canal. c) lateral gray horn. d) posterior root ganglion. e) posterior gray horn.
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A) nucleic acids. B) carbohydrates. C) vitamins. D) proteins. E) fats.
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A) stimulates osteoclast activity. B) decreases the rate of calcium excretion. C) decreases the rate of calcium absorption. D) decreases the level of calcium ion in the blood. E) stimulates osteoblasts and inhibits osteoclasts.