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How Hormones Work
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
1. How Hormones Work
How Hormones Work
2. How Hormones Work (2)
How Hormones Work (2)
3. How Hormones Work (3)
How Hormones Work (3)
4. How Hormones Work (4)
How Hormones Work (4)
5. How Hormones Work (5)
How Hormones Work (5)
6. Key terms check
Which key term matches this definition?
hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary that increases water reabsorption by the kidneys
7. Key terms check
Which key term matches this definition?
hormone produced by the heart to reduce blood volume, pressure, and Na+ concentration
8. Key terms check
Which key term matches this definition?
endocrine cell of the pancreatic islets that produces the hormone insulin
9. Key terms check
Which key term matches this definition?
hormone produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland that functions to lower blood Ca2+ levels and promote bone growth
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