Question

question 6
which of the following releases calcitonin?
o the parathyroid glands
o the pancreas
o the thyroid gland
o the anterior pituitary gland

question 7
when discussing hormones, a “steroid” is a hormone that
o is composed of a type of lipid called steroid
o always causes lipolysis
o alters gene expression (\turns on\ or \turns off \a gene) regarding its mechanism of action
o a and c

Explanation:

For Question 6, calcitonin is a hormone released by the thyroid gland to lower blood - calcium levels. For Question 7, steroids are hormones composed of a type of lipid called steroid and they can alter gene expression in their mechanism of action. They do not always cause lipolysis.

Answer:

Question 6: the thyroid gland
Question 7: A and C