Several hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus and transported to the anterior pituitary gland to regulate its function. The mechanism of transportation from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland is through the ________.    

A 29 year old woman notes a weight gain of about 3 kg, increasing fatigue, puffy face, and marked cold intolerance. Physical exam reveals a moderate-sized enlargement of the thyroid gland.  Considering the negative feedback loops that control thyroid  hormones, which of the following thyroid profiles would most likely be seen in this woman?  

‘Up- regulation’ of receptors on target cells for a particular hormone:     

All of the following statements are true regarding thyroid hormones except:      

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?       

All of the following are actions of aldosterone except:  

Which the following is a hormone produced by the adrenal medulla?    

The range of lab values that would be considered normal for triglycerides is ________ mg/dL.

________ patients monitor their blood sugars by the use of a portable machine called a glucometer.

How often can an individual donate blood?