Which gland or organ secretes growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone?
anterior pituitary
The __________ gland secretes the hormone calcitonin.
thyroid gland
Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the __________.
posterior pituitary gland
Which gland or organ secretes epinephrine and aldosterone?
Adrenal
Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure?
Aldosterone
A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is __________.
Diabetes Mellitus
*A(n) ______________ is a chemical secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells.
*hormone
Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar?
Insulin
Which hormone increases blood sugar?
glucagon
The __________ gland secretes the hormone calcitonin.
thyroid