The antagonistic hormone to insulin is __________.

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Question 1 of 5

The antagonistic hormone to insulin is __________.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Glucagon raises blood glucose, opposing insulin's glucose-lowering effect.

Question 2 of 5

Steroid hormones do NOT bind to plasma membrane receptors.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Steroid hormones pass through the membrane and bind to intracellular receptors.

Question 3 of 5

If the production of GH increases in an adult after full height has been attained, only certain bones respond and result in acromegaly.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In acromegaly, GH excess thickens bones like the jaw and hands, not lengthening them.

Question 4 of 5

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) ___________.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: PTH raises blood calcium and lowers phosphate by acting on bones, kidneys, and intestines.

Question 5 of 5

The heart produces a hormone that acts to increase aldosterone.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The heart produces ANH to oppose aldosterone, not increase it.

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