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List and describe the four types of vertebrate hormones.
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Compare and contrast endocrine and exocrine glands.
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Suppose you have ridden your bicycle a few miles on a hot day and have lost a lot of water through perspiration. What will your pituitary gland do in response to this situation?
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What general types of hormones does the hypothalamus secrete and what do these hormones do?
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Since thyroxine regulates metabolic rate, it affects most cells of the body. Its levels in the blood are tightly controlled. Explain how thyroxine can shut off its own release.
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What are the two main hormones secreted by the islet cells of the pancreas? Under what conditions are these hormones secreted and what are their effects on blood glucose levels?
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What are the steps, starting with hormone release by the anterior pituitary, that are involved with the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty?
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Many college students get sick during or following final exams. Give a possible explanation of this phenonemon based on what you know about how stress affects the endocrine system.
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