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This hormone helps us resist stress by 1) regulating protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism metabolism; 2) helping to maintain blood pressure; 3). increasing RBC and platelet formation. 

The hypothalamus controls the synthesis and secretion of anterior pituitary hormones

Which of the following endocrine disorders causes a decrease in body temperature?

To produce their effects, hormones bind to receptors in or on

Some hormones are made from amino acids.

What cells clone and produce plasma cells?

Follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone target both the ovaries and testes.

The main catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla is:

Interferons are

Hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and lack of dietary iodine can all cause an enlarged thyroid gland called a _____________________.