Question 1

A hypersecretion of ADH can cause a condition called diabetes insipidus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the functions of glucocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid h

Question 3

Which of the following is not true of a nonsteroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is carried through the blood to the target organ cell. 
B)  Its receptor is in the nucleus of the target organ cell. 
C)  It requires a second messenger. 
D)  All of the above are true of nonsteroid hormones. 
A)  It is carried through the blood to the target organ cell. 
B)  Its receptor is in the nucleus of the target organ cell. 
C)  It requires a second messenger. 
D)  All of the above are true of nonsteroid hormones.

Question 4

Glycosuria is the result of a hypersecretion of the hormone insulin by the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The thymus is found in the center of the chest and produces the hormone thymosin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain why the hypothalamus, a brain structure, is included in this chapter.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is included in this cha

Question 7

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-Hormone regulation that moves the body farther away from homeostasis

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 8

Diabetes mellitus is caused by a hypersecretion of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The adrenal medulla functions like a large postganglionic fiber of the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The parathyroid glands are found in the neck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of luteinizing hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. 
B)  Its target organ cells are in the ovaries. 
C)  It stimulates ovulation. 
D)  All of the above are true of luteinizing hormone. 
A)  It is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. 
B)  Its target organ cells are in the ovaries. 
C)  It stimulates ovulation. 
D)  All of the above are true of luteinizing hormone.

Question 12

The corpus luteum in the ovary secretes both estrogen and progesterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the role ghrelin and leptin may have in regulating body weight.

Accepted Answer

Ghrelin and leptin are two important hor

Question 14

Which of the following statements is not true of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The organs of the endocrine system are widely dispersed in the body. 
B)  All organs in the endocrine system are glands. 
C)  Endocrine glands secrete their products into ducts leading to body cavities. 
D)  Endocrine glands produce hormones. 
A)  The organs of the endocrine system are widely dispersed in the body. 
B)  All organs in the endocrine system are glands. 
C)  Endocrine glands secrete their products into ducts leading to body cavities. 
D)  Endocrine glands produce hormones.

Question 15

The ovary secretes three hormones: estrogen, progesterone, and follicle-stimulating hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Part of the pituitary gland is not really a gland at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Both ANH and leptin help regulate appetite and food intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone both have target cells in the ovaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a healthy person, an increase in blood sugar stimulates the activity of the alpha cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Graves disease is one possible result of hypothyroidism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Endocrine System

A hypersecretion of ADH can cause a condition called diabetes insipidus.

Explain the functions of glucocorticoids.

Which of the following is not true of a nonsteroid hormone?

Glycosuria is the result of a hypersecretion of the hormone insulin by the pancreas.

The thymus is found in the center of the chest and produces the hormone thymosin.

Explain why the hypothalamus, a brain structure, is included in this chapter.

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -Hormone regulation that moves the body farther away from homeostasis

Diabetes mellitus is caused by a hypersecretion of insulin.

The adrenal medulla functions like a large postganglionic fiber of the sympathetic nervous system.

The parathyroid glands are found in the neck.

Which of the following is not true of luteinizing hormone?

The corpus luteum in the ovary secretes both estrogen and progesterone.

Explain the role ghrelin and leptin may have in regulating body weight.

Which of the following statements is not true of the endocrine system?

The ovary secretes three hormones: estrogen, progesterone, and follicle-stimulating hormone.

Part of the pituitary gland is not really a gland at all.

Both ANH and leptin help regulate appetite and food intake.

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone both have target cells in the ovaries.

In a healthy person, an increase in blood sugar stimulates the activity of the alpha cells.

Graves disease is one possible result of hypothyroidism.

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