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1. 
Glucocorticoids...
A.
Secreted by the adrenal cortex
B.
Regulate glucose levels
C.
An example is cortisol which raises blood sugar levels by increasing gluconeogenesis and decreasing protein synthesis
D.
An example is cortisol which decreases blood sugar levels by decreasing gluconeogenesis and increasing protein synthesis
2. 
Mineralcorticoids
A.
Involved in Ca homeostasis
B.
Involved in salt and water homeostasis
C.
Responsible for angiotensin I conversion to angiotensin II in the lungs
D.
Primarily effects the kidneys in the form of aldosterone
3. 
Which sex is particularly sensitive to disorders of cortical sex hormones?
A.
males
B.
females
4. 
Select all that are TRUE regarding epinephrine and norepinephrine.
A.
They are catecholamines.
B.
They are released directly into the circulatory system by the adrenal medulla.
C.
They are amino acid derivatives
D.
They are steroid hormones
5. 
Select the correct pairs
A.
Cortisol : Slow stress, Long term
B.
Catecholamines : Quick stress, Short term
C.
Increase cortisol : Increases Catecholamine release
D.
Increased cortisol : Decreases Catecholamine release
6. 
Glucagon is secreted by the pancreas and stimulates the degradation of fats and proteins when glucose levels are low.
A.
True
B.
False
7. 
Glucagon converts glycogen to glucose and produces new glucose via gluconeogenesis.
A.
True
B.
False
8. 
Insuline causes liver and muscle to store glucose when blood glucose levels are high?
A.
True
B.
False
9. 
Insulin is secreted from the kidneys and stimulates fat and protein synthesis
A.
False. Insulin is secreted from the pancreas
B.
False. Insulin degrades fats and proteins.
C.
False. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and released by the liver
10. 
Select the correct pairs
A.
Hypoglycemia : Underproduction of insulin
B.
Hyperglycemia : Diabetes mellitus
C.
Excess glucose in filtrate : Excess urine output
D.
Type II diabetes : receptor level resistance
11. 
All of the following increase plasma glucose
A.
Glucagon
B.
Growth Hormone
C.
Glucocorticoids
D.
Epinephrine