Question 1

Increased sodium ion concentrations in the body can be caused by which adrenal hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  erythropoietin 
C)  thymosin 
D)  aldosterone 
E)  renin 
A)  cortisol 
B)  erythropoietin 
C)  thymosin 
D)  aldosterone 
E)  renin

Question 2

Two hormones referred to as gonadotropins are

Accepted Answer

A)  GH and TSH. 
B)  FSH and LH. 
C)  ADH and ACTH. 
D)  PRL and OT. 
E)  ADH and OT. 
A)  GH and TSH. 
B)  FSH and LH. 
C)  ADH and ACTH. 
D)  PRL and OT. 
E)  ADH and OT.

Question 3

The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids is

Accepted Answer

A)  TSH. 
B)  ACTH. 
C)  FSH. 
D)  LH. 
E)  MSH. 
A)  TSH. 
B)  ACTH. 
C)  FSH. 
D)  LH. 
E)  MSH.

Question 4

Cells of the adrenal cortex produce

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine. 
B)  ADH. 
C)  corticosteroids. 
D)  parathyroid hormone. 
E)  insulin. 
A)  epinephrine. 
B)  ADH. 
C)  corticosteroids. 
D)  parathyroid hormone. 
E)  insulin.

Question 5

Which of the following primarily targets the gonads (ovaries and testes)?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  insulin 
E)  thyroxine 
A)  growth hormone 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  insulin 
E)  thyroxine

Question 6

The hormones that dominate during the Resistance Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) are the

Accepted Answer

A)  mineralocorticoids. 
B)  androgens. 
C)  glucocorticoids. 
D)  thyroid hormones. 
E)  gonadotropins. 
A)  mineralocorticoids. 
B)  androgens. 
C)  glucocorticoids. 
D)  thyroid hormones. 
E)  gonadotropins.

Question 7

Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
B)  thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 
C)  growth hormone (GH) 
D)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
E)  melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) 
A)  adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
B)  thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 
C)  growth hormone (GH) 
D)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
E)  melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

Question 8

Which statement is true regarding structure H?

Accepted Answer

A)  This organ produces only one hormone. 
B)  This organ produces many hormones. 
C)  This organ is an important endocrine gland. 
D)  This organ is the thyroid gland. 
E)  This organ is the pancreas. 
A)  This organ produces only one hormone. 
B)  This organ produces many hormones. 
C)  This organ is an important endocrine gland. 
D)  This organ is the thyroid gland. 
E)  This organ is the pancreas.

Question 9

Marissa has had her entire thyroid gland removed because of a malignant tumor. She takes synthetic thyroid hormone to replace the thyroxine that her thyroid gland would have produced, but she is worried about her blood calcium. Does she need to worry about this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, the synthetic thyroid hormone will also control the calcium. 
B)  Possibly, it depends on whether the parathyroid glands were taken with the thyroid by accident. 
C)  No, hormones from the liver and kidneys will regulate calcium through the intestinal tract. 
D)  Yes, without the calcitonin, high blood levels of calcium will cause convulsions. 
E)  Yes, without the calcitonin she may suffer heart failure. 
A)  No, the synthetic thyroid hormone will also control the calcium. 
B)  Possibly, it depends on whether the parathyroid glands were taken with the thyroid by accident. 
C)  No, hormones from the liver and kidneys will regulate calcium through the intestinal tract. 
D)  Yes, without the calcitonin, high blood levels of calcium will cause convulsions. 
E)  Yes, without the calcitonin she may suffer heart failure.

Question 10

Hormone-producing cells of the testes produce

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  leptin. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  renin. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  leptin. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  renin.

Question 11

The hormone secreted by the pancreatic alpha cells would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver and skeletal muscles. 
B)  increased triglyceride synthesis in adipose tissues. 
C)  increased rate of glucose utilization. 
D)  increased rate of ATP generation. 
E)  increased synthesis and release of glucose by the liver. 
A)  decreased breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver and skeletal muscles. 
B)  increased triglyceride synthesis in adipose tissues. 
C)  increased rate of glucose utilization. 
D)  increased rate of ATP generation. 
E)  increased synthesis and release of glucose by the liver.

Question 12

Which endocrine gland stores its hormone in follicle cavities?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary 
B)  pancreas 
C)  thymus 
D)  thyroid 
E)  posterior pituitary 
A)  anterior pituitary 
B)  pancreas 
C)  thymus 
D)  thyroid 
E)  posterior pituitary

Question 13

You are a 24-year-old woman who loves to run about 5 miles per day, every day. You are eating regularly and have the stamina to run long distances, but you are very slender. One of the problems that you might likely experience would be

Accepted Answer

A)  a heart attack. 
B)  fluctuating blood glucose levels. 
C)  erratic sodium blood levels. 
D)  vision-related. 
E)  becoming pregnant. 
A)  a heart attack. 
B)  fluctuating blood glucose levels. 
C)  erratic sodium blood levels. 
D)  vision-related. 
E)  becoming pregnant.

Question 14

The outer zone of the adrenal cortex produces

Accepted Answer

A)  androgens. 
B)  glucocorticoids. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  mineralocorticoids. 
E)  steroids. 
A)  androgens. 
B)  glucocorticoids. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  mineralocorticoids. 
E)  steroids.

Question 15

Cyclic AMP often causes activation of

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium ion channels. 
B)  myosin kinase. 
C)  phosphodiesterase. 
D)  kinase enzymes. 
E)  steroids. 
A)  calcium ion channels. 
B)  myosin kinase. 
C)  phosphodiesterase. 
D)  kinase enzymes. 
E)  steroids.

Question 16

Figure 10-1 Organs and Tissues of the Endocrine System
Use Figure 10-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Structure G is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary gland. 
B)  parathyroid gland. 
C)  pineal gland. 
D)  thymus. 
E)  thyroid gland. 
A)  pituitary gland. 
B)  parathyroid gland. 
C)  pineal gland. 
D)  thymus. 
E)  thyroid gland.

Question 17

Another name for antidiuretic hormone is

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol. 
B)  parathyroid hormone. 
C)  thymosin. 
D)  growth hormone. 
E)  vasopressin. 
A)  cortisol. 
B)  parathyroid hormone. 
C)  thymosin. 
D)  growth hormone. 
E)  vasopressin.

Question 18

Which hormone is a very effective antioxidant, one that may protect CNS neurons from free radicals such as nitric oxide (NO) or hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  melanin 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  glucagon 
E)  melatonin 
A)  insulin 
B)  melanin 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  glucagon 
E)  melatonin

Question 19

Hormone concentration levels are most commonly controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  positive feedback. 
B)  the quantity of circulating hormone. 
C)  negative feedback. 
D)  cellular demands. 
E)  body temperature. 
A)  positive feedback. 
B)  the quantity of circulating hormone. 
C)  negative feedback. 
D)  cellular demands. 
E)  body temperature.

Question 20

Hypothalamic signals reach the anterior pituitary through the

Accepted Answer

A)  infundibulum. 
B)  hypophyseal portal system. 
C)  hypothalamic axons. 
D)  hypophysis. 
E)  thymus. 
A)  infundibulum. 
B)  hypophyseal portal system. 
C)  hypothalamic axons. 
D)  hypophysis. 
E)  thymus.

Increased sodium ion concentrations in the body can be caused by which adrenal hormone?

Two hormones referred to as gonadotropins are

The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids is

Cells of the adrenal cortex produce

Which of the following primarily targets the gonads (ovaries and testes)?

The hormones that dominate during the Resistance Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) are the

Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary?

Which statement is true regarding structure H?

Marissa has had her entire thyroid gland removed because of a malignant tumor. She takes synthetic thyroid hormone to replace the thyroxine that her thyroid gland would have produced, but she is worried about her blood calcium. Does she need to worry about this problem?

Hormone-producing cells of the testes produce

The hormone secreted by the pancreatic alpha cells would result in

Which endocrine gland stores its hormone in follicle cavities?

You are a 24-year-old woman who loves to run about 5 miles per day, every day. You are eating regularly and have the stamina to run long distances, but you are very slender. One of the problems that you might likely experience would be

The outer zone of the adrenal cortex produces

Cyclic AMP often causes activation of

Figure 10-1 Organs and Tissues of the Endocrine System Use Figure 10-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure G is the

Another name for antidiuretic hormone is

Which hormone is a very effective antioxidant, one that may protect CNS neurons from free radicals such as nitric oxide (NO) or hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)?

Hormone concentration levels are most commonly controlled by

Hypothalamic signals reach the anterior pituitary through the

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Increased sodium ion concentrations in the body can be caused by which adrenal hormone?

Two hormones referred to as gonadotropins are

The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids is

Cells of the adrenal cortex produce

Which of the following primarily targets the gonads (ovaries and testes)?

The hormones that dominate during the Resistance Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) are the

Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary?

Which statement is true regarding structure H?

Marissa has had her entire thyroid gland removed because of a malignant tumor. She takes synthetic thyroid hormone to replace the thyroxine that her thyroid gland would have produced, but she is worried about her blood calcium. Does she need to worry about this problem?

Hormone-producing cells of the testes produce

The hormone secreted by the pancreatic alpha cells would result in

Which endocrine gland stores its hormone in follicle cavities?

You are a 24-year-old woman who loves to run about 5 miles per day, every day. You are eating regularly and have the stamina to run long distances, but you are very slender. One of the problems that you might likely experience would be

The outer zone of the adrenal cortex produces

Cyclic AMP often causes activation of

Figure 10-1 Organs and Tissues of the Endocrine System Use Figure 10-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure G is the

Another name for antidiuretic hormone is

Which hormone is a very effective antioxidant, one that may protect CNS neurons from free radicals such as nitric oxide (NO) or hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)?

Hormone concentration levels are most commonly controlled by

Hypothalamic signals reach the anterior pituitary through the

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Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

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Which hormone is a very effective antioxidant, one that may protect CNS neurons from free radicals such as nitric oxide (NO) or hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)?