Question 1

Secretion of cortisol is stimulated by ____________________ from the ____________________ gland.

Accepted Answer

ACTH, anterior pituitary
ACTH anterior pituitary

Question 2

The direct stimulus for secretion of epinephrine is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

sympathetic nerve impulses

Question 3

The hormone ____ increases blood calcium level, and ____ decreases the blood calcium level.

Accepted Answer

A) calcitonin/ACTH 
B) PTH/ACTH 
C) ACTH/calcitonin 
D) PTH/calcitonin 
A) calcitonin/ACTH 
B) PTH/ACTH 
C) ACTH/calcitonin 
D) PTH/calcitonin D

Question 4

The hormone that initiates development of egg cells in the ovaries is:

Accepted Answer

A) LH 
B) FSH 
C) ACTH 
D) GH 
A) LH 
B) FSH 
C) ACTH 
D) GH

Question 5

The hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone by the testes is:

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) FSH 
C) LH 
D) GH 
A) ACTH 
B) FSH 
C) LH 
D) GH

Question 6

The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are mimicked by ____, which is secreted by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine/adrenal medulla 
B) cortisol/adrenal medulla 
C) norepinephrine/adrenal cortex 
D) epinephrine/adrenal cortex 
A) epinephrine/adrenal medulla 
B) cortisol/adrenal medulla 
C) norepinephrine/adrenal cortex 
D) epinephrine/adrenal cortex

Question 7

The direct stimulus for secretion of calcitonin is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The direct stimulus for secretion of calcitonin...

Question 8

The hormone that increases the blood calcium level is:

Accepted Answer

A) thyroxine 
B) PTH 
C) calcitonin 
D) insulin 
A) thyroxine 
B) PTH 
C) calcitonin 
D) insulin

Question 9

Which statement is NOT true of prostaglandins?

Accepted Answer

A) They usually act locally at their site of production. 
B) Some are necessary for blood clotting. 
C) They are made from the cholesterol in cell nuclei. 
D) Some are involved in reproduction. 
A) They usually act locally at their site of production. 
B) Some are necessary for blood clotting. 
C) They are made from the cholesterol in cell nuclei. 
D) Some are involved in reproduction.

Question 10

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper description?

Accepted Answer

A) Cushing's syndrome - bones and skin become fragile 
B) myxedema - muscular weakness, slow heart rate, weight gain 
C) giantism - excessive growth of long bones 
D) Addison's disease - high blood pressure and hyperglycemia 
A) Cushing's syndrome - bones and skin become fragile 
B) myxedema - muscular weakness, slow heart rate, weight gain 
C) giantism - excessive growth of long bones 
D) Addison's disease - high blood pressure and hyperglycemia

Question 11

The direct stimulus for the secretion of testosterone is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The direct stimulus for the secretion of...

Question 12

Increased secretion of ADH will have this effect on urinary output:

Accepted Answer

A) increase it 
B) decrease it 
C) increase then decrease it 
D) no effect 
A) increase it 
B) decrease it 
C) increase then decrease it 
D) no effect

Question 13

The hormone that causes ovulation is:

Accepted Answer

A) GH 
B) LH 
C) FSH 
D) ACTH 
A) GH 
B) LH 
C) FSH 
D) ACTH

Question 14

The direct stimulus for secretion of growth hormone is ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The direct stimulus for secretion of growth...

Question 15

Which statement is NOT true of calcitonin and PTH?

Accepted Answer

A) PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands. 
B) Calcitonin is produced by the pituitary glanD. 
C) Calcitonin helps keep calcium in bones. 
D) PTH raises the blood calcium level. 
A) PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands. 
B) Calcitonin is produced by the pituitary glanD. 
C) Calcitonin helps keep calcium in bones. 
D) PTH raises the blood calcium level.

Question 16

The hormone that has an anti-inflammatory effect is:

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon 
B) cortisol 
C) thyroxine 
D) insulin 
A) glucagon 
B) cortisol 
C) thyroxine 
D) insulin

Question 17

The hormones necessary for growth of the endometrium are ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

estrogen, progestero

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a function of PTH?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the absorption of calcium by the small intestine 
B) increasing the reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys 
C) increasing the reabsorption of calcium from bones 
D) decreasing the reabsorption of calcium from bones 
A) increasing the absorption of calcium by the small intestine 
B) increasing the reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys 
C) increasing the reabsorption of calcium from bones 
D) decreasing the reabsorption of calcium from bones

Question 19

Which hormone is paired with its correct stimulus for secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) growth hormone - GSH 
B) thyroxine - TRH 
C) estrogen - LH 
D) cortisol - ACTH 
A) growth hormone - GSH 
B) thyroxine - TRH 
C) estrogen - LH 
D) cortisol - ACTH

Question 20

The hormone that increases milk production is:

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C) prolactin 
D) oxytocin 
A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C) prolactin 
D) oxytocin

Exam 10: The Endocrine System

Secretion of cortisol is stimulated by ____________________ from the ____________________ gland.

The direct stimulus for secretion of epinephrine is ____________________.

The hormone ____ increases blood calcium level, and ____ decreases the blood calcium level.

The hormone that initiates development of egg cells in the ovaries is:

The hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone by the testes is:

The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are mimicked by ____, which is secreted by the ____.

The direct stimulus for secretion of calcitonin is ____________________.

The hormone that increases the blood calcium level is:

Which statement is NOT true of prostaglandins?

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper description?

The direct stimulus for the secretion of testosterone is ____________________.

Increased secretion of ADH will have this effect on urinary output:

The hormone that causes ovulation is:

The direct stimulus for secretion of growth hormone is ____________________ .

Which statement is NOT true of calcitonin and PTH?

The hormone that has an anti-inflammatory effect is:

The hormones necessary for growth of the endometrium are ____________________ and ____________________.

Which of these is NOT a function of PTH?

Which hormone is paired with its correct stimulus for secretion?

The hormone that increases milk production is:

Organization and General Plan of the Body

Some Basic Chemistry

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Blood

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The Vascular System

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Body Temperature and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluidelectrolyte and Acidbase Balance

The Reproductive Systems

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