Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning the pancreas is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most of the hormones produced by the pancreas flow into the pancreatic duct. 
B) Both glucagon and insulin are produced in the islets of Langerhans. 
C) The pancreas is located above the liver. 
D) The endocrine portion of the gland is called the zona reticularis. 
E) Alpha and beta cells are associated with the acini. 
A) Most of the hormones produced by the pancreas flow into the pancreatic duct. 
B) Both glucagon and insulin are produced in the islets of Langerhans. 
C) The pancreas is located above the liver. 
D) The endocrine portion of the gland is called the zona reticularis. 
E) Alpha and beta cells are associated with the acini.

Question 2

Which of the following will inhibit the secretion of growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) 
B) growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) 
C) somatomedins 
D) a posterior pituitary-inhibiting hormone 
E) T3 and T4 
A) growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) 
B) growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) 
C) somatomedins 
D) a posterior pituitary-inhibiting hormone 
E) T3 and T4

Question 3

The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the

Accepted Answer

A) anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus. 
B) posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus. 
C) hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
D) hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
E) anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary. 
A) anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus. 
B) posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus. 
C) hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
D) hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
E) anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an effect of dropping blood glucose levels,1-2 hours after a meal?

Accepted Answer

A) increased sympathetic stimulation causes insulin secretion to decrease 
B) decreasing blood nutrient levels cause increased growth hormone secretion 
C) decreasing blood nutrient levels cause increased cortisol secretion 
D) increasing parasympathetic stimulation causes increased glucagon secretion 
A) increased sympathetic stimulation causes insulin secretion to decrease 
B) decreasing blood nutrient levels cause increased growth hormone secretion 
C) decreasing blood nutrient levels cause increased cortisol secretion 
D) increasing parasympathetic stimulation causes increased glucagon secretion

Question 5

During a race,a long-distance runner twisted his ankle.He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle.This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in

Accepted Answer

A) gonadotropins. 
B) lipotropins. 
C) somatotropins. 
D) epinephrine. 
E) beta endorphins. 
A) gonadotropins. 
B) lipotropins. 
C) somatotropins. 
D) epinephrine. 
E) beta endorphins.

Question 6

Match the hormone with the best description.
-inhibin

Accepted Answer

A) aids in spermatogenesis 
B) inhibits FSH secretion 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) increases flexibility of connective tissue
, 
A) aids in spermatogenesis 
B) inhibits FSH secretion 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) increases flexibility of connective tissue
,

Question 7

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 8

Match the hormone with the best description.
-progesterone

Accepted Answer

A) aids in spermatogenesis 
B) inhibits FSH secretion 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) increases flexibility of connective tissue
, 
A) aids in spermatogenesis 
B) inhibits FSH secretion 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) increases flexibility of connective tissue
,

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Regulates water balance by controlling the solute concentration of the blood. 
B) Regulates skeletal muscle contraction strength. 
C) Regulates satiation and the breakdown of food into individual nutrients. 
D) Regulates the rate of metabolism. 
E) Regulates the levels of nutrients such as glucose in the blood. 
A) Regulates water balance by controlling the solute concentration of the blood. 
B) Regulates skeletal muscle contraction strength. 
C) Regulates satiation and the breakdown of food into individual nutrients. 
D) Regulates the rate of metabolism. 
E) Regulates the levels of nutrients such as glucose in the blood.

Question 11

Oxytocin release is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A) nursing a baby. 
B) increased blood pressure. 
C) increased urine output. 
D) a hypothalamic-releasing hormone. 
E) increased blood osmolality. 
A) nursing a baby. 
B) increased blood pressure. 
C) increased urine output. 
D) a hypothalamic-releasing hormone. 
E) increased blood osmolality.

Question 12

Increased insulin secretion immediately following a meal will result in increased

Accepted Answer

A) fat catabolism. 
B) glycogenolysis. 
C) gluconeogenesis. 
D) glycogen synthesis. 
E) release of glucose into the circulatory system. 
A) fat catabolism. 
B) glycogenolysis. 
C) gluconeogenesis. 
D) glycogen synthesis. 
E) release of glucose into the circulatory system.

Question 13

If fluid intake increases dramatically over a short time frame,

Accepted Answer

A) ADH (antidiuretic hormone)secretion increases. 
B) ADH secretion decreases. 
C) there is no effect on ADH secretion. 
D) ADH secretion stops. 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) ADH (antidiuretic hormone)secretion increases. 
B) ADH secretion decreases. 
C) there is no effect on ADH secretion. 
D) ADH secretion stops. 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-Grave's Disease

Accepted Answer

A) decreased amounts of thyroid hormone 
B) increased amounts of thyroid hormone 
C) abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol 
D) increased levels of growth hormone in adults 
E) lack of ADH
, 
A) decreased amounts of thyroid hormone 
B) increased amounts of thyroid hormone 
C) abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol 
D) increased levels of growth hormone in adults 
E) lack of ADH
,

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Oxytocin is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A) preventing release of insulin from the pancreas. 
B) preventing the formation of goiters. 
C) milk production by the mammary glands. 
D) regulating blood calcium levels. 
E) causing contractions of uterine smooth muscle during labor. 
A) preventing release of insulin from the pancreas. 
B) preventing the formation of goiters. 
C) milk production by the mammary glands. 
D) regulating blood calcium levels. 
E) causing contractions of uterine smooth muscle during labor.

Question 17

A function of insulin is to

Accepted Answer

A) increase the uptake of glucose by its target tissues. 
B) decrease the uptake of amino acids by its target tissues. 
C) increase glycogen breakdown in the liver and skeletal muscle. 
D) increase breakdown of fats. 
E) increase gluconeogenesis. 
A) increase the uptake of glucose by its target tissues. 
B) decrease the uptake of amino acids by its target tissues. 
C) increase glycogen breakdown in the liver and skeletal muscle. 
D) increase breakdown of fats. 
E) increase gluconeogenesis.

Question 18

The posterior pituitary

Accepted Answer

A) has a direct connection with neurons of the hypothalamus. 
B) is controlled by releasing hormones produced in the hypothalamus. 
C) produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands. 
D) stores lipotropins. 
E) is not related to fluid balance in the body. 
A) has a direct connection with neurons of the hypothalamus. 
B) is controlled by releasing hormones produced in the hypothalamus. 
C) produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands. 
D) stores lipotropins. 
E) is not related to fluid balance in the body.

Question 19

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-ACTH

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 20

Which of the following helps to keep blood nutrients at normal levels six to eight hours after a meal?

Accepted Answer

A) parasympathetic stimulation of the pancreas 
B) breakdown of glycogen in the liver releasing glucose 
C) increased production of insulin by the pancreas 
D) increased glucose uptake by cells 
E) glycogen synthesis 
A) parasympathetic stimulation of the pancreas 
B) breakdown of glycogen in the liver releasing glucose 
C) increased production of insulin by the pancreas 
D) increased glucose uptake by cells 
E) glycogen synthesis

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

Which of the following statements concerning the pancreas is true?

Which of the following will inhibit the secretion of growth hormone?

The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the

Which of the following is NOT an effect of dropping blood glucose levels,1-2 hours after a meal?

During a race,a long-distance runner twisted his ankle.He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle.This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in

Match the hormone with the best description. -inhibin

Secretions of the pineal gland

Match the hormone with the best description. -progesterone

What role does oxytocin play in lactation?

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

Oxytocin release is stimulated by

Increased insulin secretion immediately following a meal will result in increased

If fluid intake increases dramatically over a short time frame,

Match the pathological condition with its cause. -Grave's Disease

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

Oxytocin is responsible for

A function of insulin is to

The posterior pituitary

Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -ACTH

Which of the following helps to keep blood nutrients at normal levels six to eight hours after a meal?

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