Question 1

Growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  increases amino acid uptake in cells. 
B)  decreases the use of fat as an energy source. 
C)  decreases the synthesis and storage of glycogen. 
D)  increases the use of glucose for energy. 
E)  facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells. 
A)  increases amino acid uptake in cells. 
B)  decreases the use of fat as an energy source. 
C)  decreases the synthesis and storage of glycogen. 
D)  increases the use of glucose for energy. 
E)  facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells.

Question 2

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes.
-pancreas

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon 
B) progesterone 
C) cortisol 
D) T3 
E) prolactin 
A) glucagon 
B) progesterone 
C) cortisol 
D) T3 
E) prolactin

Question 3

The hypothalamohypophysial portal system extends from the hypothalamus to the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hypothalamohypophysial portal system extends from the...

Question 4

A person working outside in the hot sun can perspire a great deal. This increase in perspiration results in an increase in water loss from the body. Increased water loss causes the blood osmolality to increase. This increased osmolality is "sensed" by the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys. 
B)  osmoreceptors. 
C)  cerebral cortex. 
D)  anterior pituitary. 
E)  baroreceptors. 
A)  kidneys. 
B)  osmoreceptors. 
C)  cerebral cortex. 
D)  anterior pituitary. 
E)  baroreceptors.

Question 5

Another name for the anterior pituitary is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for the anterior pituitary is...

Question 6

When blood sugar levels decrease,

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin and glucagon secretion increase. 
B)  insulin and glucagon secretion decrease. 
C)  insulin secretion increases; glucagon secretion decreases. 
D)  insulin secretion decreases; glucagon secretion increases. 
E)  there is no change in insulin or glucagon levels. 
A)  insulin and glucagon secretion increase. 
B)  insulin and glucagon secretion decrease. 
C)  insulin secretion increases; glucagon secretion decreases. 
D)  insulin secretion decreases; glucagon secretion increases. 
E)  there is no change in insulin or glucagon levels.

Question 7

The rate of secretion of parathyroid hormone increases when

Accepted Answer

A)  serum calcium levels increase. 
B)  serum calcium levels decrease. 
C)  serum levels of TSH decrease. 
D)  serum levels of TSH increase. 
E)  serum levels of sodium levels increase. 
A)  serum calcium levels increase. 
B)  serum calcium levels decrease. 
C)  serum levels of TSH decrease. 
D)  serum levels of TSH increase. 
E)  serum levels of sodium levels increase.

Question 8

What role does oxytocin play in lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  ejection of milk 
B)  production of milk 
C)  storage of milk 
D)  stop production of milk 
A)  ejection of milk 
B)  production of milk 
C)  storage of milk 
D)  stop production of milk

Question 9

Secretions of the pineal gland

Accepted Answer

A)  include vasopressin. 
B)  may be involved with development of the immune system. 
C)  may inhibit reproductive functions. 
D)  increase the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus. 
E)  decrease the tendency to sleep. 
A)  include vasopressin. 
B)  may be involved with development of the immune system. 
C)  may inhibit reproductive functions. 
D)  increase the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus. 
E)  decrease the tendency to sleep.

Question 10

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type.
-zona glomerulosa cells

Accepted Answer

A) mineralocorticoids 
B) PTH 
C) insulin 
D) ADH 
E) T₃ 
A) mineralocorticoids 
B) PTH 
C) insulin 
D) ADH 
E) T₃

Question 11

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-thymosin

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones 
B) increases adrenal cortex secretions 
C) development of immune system 
D) milk production 
E) decreases blood calcium levels 
A) stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones 
B) increases adrenal cortex secretions 
C) development of immune system 
D) milk production 
E) decreases blood calcium levels

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulates the rate of metabolism. 
B)  Controls development and functions of the reproductive system. 
C)  Regulates equilibrium and balance from the inner ear. 
D)  Prepares the body for physical activity and stress. 
E)  Regulates heart rate and blood pressure. 
A)  Regulates the rate of metabolism. 
B)  Controls development and functions of the reproductive system. 
C)  Regulates equilibrium and balance from the inner ear. 
D)  Prepares the body for physical activity and stress. 
E)  Regulates heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 13

An increase in ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will cause

Accepted Answer

A)  the intestines to absorb more water. 
B)  the kidney tubules to retain more water. 
C)  a person to drink more water. 
D)  All of the choices could occur. 
A)  the intestines to absorb more water. 
B)  the kidney tubules to retain more water. 
C)  a person to drink more water. 
D)  All of the choices could occur.

Question 14

A function of the hypothalamohypophysial tract is to

Accepted Answer

A)  move ADH from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
B)  move releasing hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
C)  carry action potentials to the posterior pituitary causing the release of oxytocin. 
D)  cause the release of insulin from the anterior pituitary. 
E)  form a vascular connection from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
A)  move ADH from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
B)  move releasing hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
C)  carry action potentials to the posterior pituitary causing the release of oxytocin. 
D)  cause the release of insulin from the anterior pituitary. 
E)  form a vascular connection from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.

Question 15

Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  LH (luteinizing hormone). 
B)  MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone). 
C)  TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). 
D)  ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). 
E)  FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone). 
A)  LH (luteinizing hormone). 
B)  MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone). 
C)  TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). 
D)  ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). 
E)  FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone).

Question 16

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type.
-cells of parathyroid gland

Accepted Answer

A) mineralocorticoids 
B) PTH 
C) insulin 
D) ADH 
E) T₃ 
A) mineralocorticoids 
B) PTH 
C) insulin 
D) ADH 
E) T₃

Question 17

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is secreted in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  overhydration. 
B)  increased volume of the body fluids. 
C)  increased osmotic pressure of the body fluids. 
D)  high blood pressure. 
E)  increased blood volume. 
A)  overhydration. 
B)  increased volume of the body fluids. 
C)  increased osmotic pressure of the body fluids. 
D)  high blood pressure. 
E)  increased blood volume.

Question 18

The main hormone of the male reproductive system is

Accepted Answer

A)  luteinizing hormone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone. 
A)  luteinizing hormone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone.

Question 19

The ________ pituitary is a neural extension of the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ pituitary is a neural extension...

Question 20

Thyroid hormone interacts with its target tissue by

Accepted Answer

A)  using the intracellular mediator system. 
B)  binding to a membrane bound receptor. 
C)  increasing iodine uptake in the target cells. 
D)  releasing thyroglobulin. 
E)  binding to receptor molecules in the nucleus. 
A)  using the intracellular mediator system. 
B)  binding to a membrane bound receptor. 
C)  increasing iodine uptake in the target cells. 
D)  releasing thyroglobulin. 
E)  binding to receptor molecules in the nucleus.

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

Growth hormone

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -pancreas

The hypothalamohypophysial portal system extends from the hypothalamus to the ________.

A person working outside in the hot sun can perspire a great deal. This increase in perspiration results in an increase in water loss from the body. Increased water loss causes the blood osmolality to increase. This increased osmolality is "sensed" by the

Another name for the anterior pituitary is the ________.

When blood sugar levels decrease,

The rate of secretion of parathyroid hormone increases when

What role does oxytocin play in lactation?

Secretions of the pineal gland

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type. -zona glomerulosa cells

Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -thymosin

Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

An increase in ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will cause

A function of the hypothalamohypophysial tract is to

Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type. -cells of parathyroid gland

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is secreted in response to

The main hormone of the male reproductive system is

The ________ pituitary is a neural extension of the hypothalamus.

Thyroid hormone interacts with its target tissue by

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