Most endocrine organs are prodded into action by other hormones; this type of stimulus is called ________.
A) hormonal stimulus
B) humoral stimulus
C) neural stimulus
D) receptor-mediated stimulus
E) steroid stimulus
Ans: A) hormonal stimulus
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A) electrical activity originates within the medulla. B) the vital centers for the control of blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are located there. C) the blood might not be able to circulate properly around the brain. D) body temperature is controlled by the medulla. E) digestive processes are controlled by the medulla.
Paralysis of all four limbs is called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements best describes angular movements?
A) They change (increase or decrease) the angle between two bones. B) They occur only between bones with flat articular processes. C) They turn a bone along its own long axis. D) They allow movement only in one plane.
Which chemical stimulates interstitial cartilage and appositional bone growth?
A. Growth hormone B. Vitamin D C. Calcitonin D. Sex hormones E. Parathyroid hormone