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Endocrine glands ...

  • release neurotransmitters into the junction between two neurons (synaptic cleft)

  • include sebaceous glands and sweat glands

  • secrete hormones that travel in the bloodstream to target organs

  • secrete chemicals that travel through a duct to cells

The pancreas controls blood glucose levels with which of the following substances?

  • autocrine

  • exocrine

  • insulin

  • amylase

Graves disease is ...

  • a thyroid condition marked by high levels of thyroid hormones that can result in weight loss and increased heart rate.

  • a disorder of the pancreas, resulting in high levels of glucose in the blood.

  • an adrenal gland condition marked by high levels of cortisol

  • a thyroid condition marked by low levels of thyroid hormones that can result in weight gain, cold sensitivity, and reduced mental activity.

Diabetets mellitus results in high serum levels of :

  • sodium

  • blood glucose

  • antidiurectic hormone (ADH)

  • calcium

Solution list
Question 1

Endocrine glands ...

secrete hormones that travel in the bloodstream to target organs

Question 2

The pancreas controls blood glucose levels with which of the following substances?

insulin

Question 3

Graves disease is ...

a thyroid condition marked by high levels of thyroid hormones that can result in weight loss and increased heart rate.

Question 4

Diabetets mellitus results in high serum levels of :

blood glucose

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