Question

Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the sentence. ANSWERS USED ONCE

excessive                                

secondary

adenohypophysis

receptors

deficient

primary

ectopic

1. A tumor that destroys a gland will cause ____________ hormone effects.
2. A problem in the anterior pituitary that causes decreased secretion of cortisol is a(n) __________ endocrine disorder.
3. A problem in the adrenal gland that causes decreased secretion of aldosterone is a(n) _____________ endocrine disorder.
4. Another name for the anterior pituitary is ______________.
5. Secretion of hormones from an abnormal location that normally does not secrete hormones is called _______________ production of hormones.
6. Hormones must bind to ____________ to act on their target issues.
7. Ectopic hormone production causes ______________ hormone effects.

Answer 1

ANSWER :

1. A tumor that destroys a gland will cause deficient hormone effects.
2. A problem in the anterior pituitary that causes decreased secretion of cortisol is a secondary endocrine disorder.
3. A problem in the adrenal gland that causes decreased secretion of aldosterone is a primary endocrine disorder.
4. Another name for anterior pituitary is adenohypophysis
5. Secretion of hormones from an abnormal location that normally does not secrete hormones is called ectopic production of hormones.
6. Hormones must bind to receptors to act on their target tissues.
7. Ectopic hormone production causes excessive hormone effects.