Judge the hormone claims

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   PTH stimulates bone resorption and calcium reabsorption by renal tubules.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   Parathyroid hormone raises blood calcium.

2. Reason

   Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis in liver cells.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   Glucagon is a hyperglycemic hormone.

3. Reason

   Thyrocalcitonin regulates the blood calcium level.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   Thyrocalcitonin is secreted by the parathyroid gland.

4. Reason

   Insulin lowers the blood glucose level.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete insulin.

Instructions

Read A and R, then tap the verdict that fits both.

Explanation