Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism
A)catecholamines
B)corticosteroids
C)electrolyte
D)glucocorticoid
E)homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism
A)catecholamines
B)corticosteroids
C)electrolyte
D)glucocorticoid
E)homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoid is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism.

Answer: B 
 Corticosteroids are steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex.

Answer: C 
 Electrolytes are electrically charged particles that affect cellular functions and fluid balance.

Answer: D 
 Glucocorticoid is a steroid hormone that regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism.

Answer: E 
 Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body.

Answer: F 
 The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that regulates many physiological functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Answer: G 
 Mineralocorticoid is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates electrolyte balance.

Answer: A 
 Catecholamines are hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands and the sympathetic nervous system, including adrenaline/norepinephrine and dopamine.

Answer: I 
 Sella turcica is a bony structure in the skull that houses the pituitary gland.

Answer: J 
 Target tissue refers to a specific tissue or organ that responds to a particular hormone or neurotransmitter.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings