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Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland. Identify the gland that stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus.

Which of the following water soluble hormones form a receptor-hormone complex to directly activate genes to promote protein synthesis?

An excess of hormones in the blood may cause target organs to decrease the number of receptors for that hormone in a process called ________.

What role does oxytocin play in lactation?

Much of the endocrine system regulates itself through a process known as 

Which of the following is a protein hormone?

In a female, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) target the:

Which pancreatic cells release insulin and glucagon?

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland. Identify the gland that produces glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland. Identify the gland that produces insulin and glucagon.