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Aldosterone is secreted by what specific part of this gland.

The first hormone targets the following tissues: fat, muscle, cartilage, bone, and the liver.  The stimulated liver then secretes ______ that in enhances the action of the first hormone.

The cells called thyrotrophs synthesize and secrete

Calcitonin are is under ______ control.

Identify all the hormones  produced by the portion of the brain inside the triangle, that is considered part of the endocrine system.

Thyroid hormone accelerates the ____ of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

All of the following are the correct match of the target tissue of Growth Hormone (GH) and the effect of GH on the target tissues EXCEPT:

Thyroid hormone secretion is controlled by all of the following EXCEPT

Predating the oldest books of the Hebrew Bible by 1,100 years, the Sumerian story, “Inanna’s Descent into the Underworld,” tells of Inanna’s journey to [answer1] in order to to take over the reign of her sister, Ereshkigal. After passing through the seven gates that block her path, giving up a garment of divine protection at each gate, she is [answer2]. When Inanna is permitted to leave, she is forced to choose someone to take her place. She chooses [answer3] to take her place.

Behavior that was initially selected and shaped under one set of conditions may be recruited and recombined by a different set of contingencies, and take on a new function in a person’s repertoire, in a process known as