How does the release of neurotransmitters by the adrenal gland prepare the body for action?Multiple choice question.By slowing down the heartbeatBy increasing metabolismBy increasing digestionBy lowering blood flow

One function of catecholamines released by the adrenal glands during times of stress is to:A.stimulate secretion of melatonin by the pineal gland.B.increase dilation of bronchioles in the lungs.C.inhibit glucose reabsorption by the kidneys.D.promote the release of digestive enzymes.

Which of the following is the best description of the homeostatic mechanism of negative feedback?Adjustment made by the body to return itself to normal after detecting a changeAdjustment made by the body to decrease the rate of metabolismAdjustment made by the body to increase the rate of metabolismThe negative thoughts that occur when the body is in fight or flight mode2What is the role of the pituitary gland in regulating metabolic rate? It detects the levels of glucose in the bloodIt releases thyroxineIt releases thyroid stimulating hormoneIt controls the amount of oxygen entering the body3What happens when the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone released from the pituitary gland increases? More thyroxine is released from the thyroid, metabolic rate increasesLess thyroxine is released from the thyroid, metabolic rate decreasesMore thyroxine is released from the thyroid, metabolic rate decreasesLess thyroxine is released from the thyroid, metabolic rate increases4Which gland is located at the top of your kidneys?Adrenal glandsPituitary glandSweat glandThyroid gland5Which of the following is not a ‘flight or fight’ response caused by the release of adrenalin? Increased heart rate and breathingBreakdown of glycogen reserves to produce glucoseBlood redirected from skeletal muscles to digestive systemDilation of pupils6Which of the following hormones is not controlled by a negative feedback mechanism?AdrenalinADHInsulinThyroxine

Which of these is the major physiological effects of the Releasing Hormones?Question 11Select one:a.Increases heart rate and blood pressure and activates cells influenced by the sympathetic nervous system.b.Control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.c.Regulates exchange of calcium between blood and bones.d.Stimulates the development of sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics in females.e.Reduces blood glucose by promoting glucose uptake into cells and promoting fat and protein synthesis.

Explain the role of the adrenal glands in responding to a decrease in body temperature. [5 marks]

What is an action of the thyroid hormone?Multiple ChoiceTo reduce the rate at which carbohydrates are utilizedTo inhibit responses of the nervous systemTo enhance the rate at which proteins are synthesizedTo inhibit the rate at which calcium enters body fluids