Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true of prostaglandins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can also be called tissue hormones. 
B)  They function like nonsteroid hormones because they cause the production of cyclic AMP. 
C)  They function like steroid hormones because they stimulate protein synthesis. 
D)  They travel a much shorter distance than most hormones. 
A)  They can also be called tissue hormones. 
B)  They function like nonsteroid hormones because they cause the production of cyclic AMP. 
C)  They function like steroid hormones because they stimulate protein synthesis. 
D)  They travel a much shorter distance than most hormones.

Question 2

Oxytocin is also called the lactogenic hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete insulin. 
B)  Hypersecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus. 
C)  Insulin causes an increase in the blood sugar level. 
D)  Glucagon and insulin are antagonists of each other. 
A)  The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete insulin. 
B)  Hypersecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus. 
C)  Insulin causes an increase in the blood sugar level. 
D)  Glucagon and insulin are antagonists of each other.

Question 4

The pineal gland is found in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-Has a receptor for a specific hormone

Accepted Answer

A) Endocrine gland 
B) Negative feedback 
C) Target organ cell 
D) Steroid hormone 
E) Prostaglandin
F)Exocrine gland
G)Nonsteroid hormone
H)Cyclic AMP
I)Positive feedback 
A) Endocrine gland 
B) Negative feedback 
C) Target organ cell 
D) Steroid hormone 
E) Prostaglandin
F)Exocrine gland
G)Nonsteroid hormone
H)Cyclic AMP
I)Positive feedback

Question 6

The action of ADH is to increase the production of urine to help eliminate toxins in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Glucocorticoids increase the amount of glucose in the blood and act as anti-inflammatory agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not true of oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is produced in the posterior pituitary gland. 
B)  It causes the contractions of the uterus during labor. 
C)  It is one of the few hormones that are regulated by a positive feedback loop. 
D)  It stimulates "milk letdown" in nursing mothers. 
A)  It is produced in the posterior pituitary gland. 
B)  It causes the contractions of the uterus during labor. 
C)  It is one of the few hormones that are regulated by a positive feedback loop. 
D)  It stimulates "milk letdown" in nursing mothers.

Question 9

Explain how calcitonin and parathyroid hormone work together to regulate blood calcium levels. What effect would each hormone have on bone density? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone work

Question 10

Both ADH and oxytocin are produced in the posterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-Reduces the level of calcium in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) Glucocorticoid 
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) Calcitonin 
D) Triiodothyronine 
E) ADH
F)Aldosterone
G)Luteinizing hormone
H)Oxytocin
I)Epinephrine
J)Insulin
K)Growth hormone
L)Parathyroid hormone
M)Thymosin
N)Glucagon
O)Melatonin
P)ACTH 
A) Glucocorticoid 
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) Calcitonin 
D) Triiodothyronine 
E) ADH
F)Aldosterone
G)Luteinizing hormone
H)Oxytocin
I)Epinephrine
J)Insulin
K)Growth hormone
L)Parathyroid hormone
M)Thymosin
N)Glucagon
O)Melatonin
P)ACTH

Question 12

Hormones produced and released by the adrenal cortex help reinforce the "fight-or-flight" response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Thyroxine contains more iodine than triiodothyronine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An inadequate intake of iodine in the diet can

Accepted Answer

A)  lead to hyperthyroidism. 
B)  cause Graves disease. 
C)  cause exophthalmos. 
D)  cause a goiter. 
A)  lead to hyperthyroidism. 
B)  cause Graves disease. 
C)  cause exophthalmos. 
D)  cause a goiter.

Question 15

Which of the following is not true of glucocorticoids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are produced in the adrenal cortex. 
B)  They help regulate the blood sodium and potassium level. 
C)  They increase the amount of glucose in the blood through gluconeogenesis. 
D)  They have an anti-allergy effect. 
A)  They are produced in the adrenal cortex. 
B)  They help regulate the blood sodium and potassium level. 
C)  They increase the amount of glucose in the blood through gluconeogenesis. 
D)  They have an anti-allergy effect.

Question 16

The result of the interaction between a nonsteroid hormone and a target cell is the formation of a new protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-Releases its products into ducts leading to the body surface or a body cavity

Accepted Answer

A) Endocrine gland 
B) Negative feedback 
C) Target organ cell 
D) Steroid hormone 
E) Prostaglandin
F)Exocrine gland
G)Nonsteroid hormone
H)Cyclic AMP
I)Positive feedback 
A) Endocrine gland 
B) Negative feedback 
C) Target organ cell 
D) Steroid hormone 
E) Prostaglandin
F)Exocrine gland
G)Nonsteroid hormone
H)Cyclic AMP
I)Positive feedback

Question 18

The use of iodized salt in the United States has greatly reduced the incidence of goiter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of these is not a symptom of Cushing syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moon face 
B)  Buffalo hump 
C)  Virilization in women 
D)  All of the above are symptoms of Cushing syndrome. 
A)  Moon face 
B)  Buffalo hump 
C)  Virilization in women 
D)  All of the above are symptoms of Cushing syndrome.

Question 20

Which of the following is not true of the adrenal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the inner portion of the adrenal gland. 
B)  It secretes epinephrine. 
C)  It is the target organ for ACTH. 
D)  All of the above are true of the adrenal medulla. 
A)  It is the inner portion of the adrenal gland. 
B)  It secretes epinephrine. 
C)  It is the target organ for ACTH. 
D)  All of the above are true of the adrenal medulla.

Exam 12: Endocrine System

Which of the following statements is not true of prostaglandins?

Oxytocin is also called the lactogenic hormone.

Which of the following statements is true?

The pineal gland is found in the brain.

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -Has a receptor for a specific hormone

The action of ADH is to increase the production of urine to help eliminate toxins in the blood.

Glucocorticoids increase the amount of glucose in the blood and act as anti-inflammatory agents.

Which of the following is not true of oxytocin?

Explain how calcitonin and parathyroid hormone work together to regulate blood calcium levels. What effect would each hormone have on bone density? Explain your answer.

Both ADH and oxytocin are produced in the posterior pituitary gland.

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description. -Reduces the level of calcium in the blood

Hormones produced and released by the adrenal cortex help reinforce the "fight-or-flight" response.

Thyroxine contains more iodine than triiodothyronine.

An inadequate intake of iodine in the diet can

Which of the following is not true of glucocorticoids?

The result of the interaction between a nonsteroid hormone and a target cell is the formation of a new protein.

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -Releases its products into ducts leading to the body surface or a body cavity

The use of iodized salt in the United States has greatly reduced the incidence of goiter.

Which of these is not a symptom of Cushing syndrome?

Which of the following is not true of the adrenal medulla?

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