The source of calcitonin is the
a. pituitary gland.
b. adrenal cortex.
c. adrenal medulla.
d. thymus gland.
e. thyroid gland.
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A) hypothalamus, producing elevated levels of testosterone B) anterior pituitary, producing elevated levels of testosterone C) testes, producing elevated levels of estrogen D) anterior pituitary, producing elevated levels of gonadotropin-stimulating hormone
Compare and contrast receptor recognition between a hydrophobic and hydrophilic hormone
What will be an ideal response?
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a. biceps / triceps b. triceps / deltoid c. deltoid / pectoralis d. pectoralis / triceps
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).