Question 1

Which of these is NOT a result of the function of aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood volume is maintained at a normal level. 
B) Blood calcium is kept within normal limits. 
C) Blood pressure is maintained at a normal level. 
D) Blood pH is kept within normal limits. 
A) Blood volume is maintained at a normal level. 
B) Blood calcium is kept within normal limits. 
C) Blood pressure is maintained at a normal level. 
D) Blood pH is kept within normal limits.

Question 2

Hormones exert their effects only on cells that have ____ for the hormone on the cell membrane or in the cytoplasm.

Accepted Answer

A) receptors 
B) genes 
C) DNA molecules 
D) effectors 
A) receptors 
B) genes 
C) DNA molecules 
D) effectors

Question 3

The hormone that dilates the bronchioles is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone that dilates the bronchioles is...

Question 4

Which of the following statements are true of the stimuli for secretion of hormones? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperglycemia stimulates secretion of insulin. 
B) Hypocalcemia stimulates secretion of PTh. 
C) Decreased sodium in the body stimulates secretion of aldosterone. 
D) ACTH stimulates secretion of cortisol. 
E) Increased metabolic rate stimulates secretion of thyroxine
F)Hypoglycemia stimulates secretion of glucagon.
G)Hypercalcemia stimulates secretion of calcitonin.
H)Sympathetic impulses stimulate secretion of epinephrine. 
A) Hyperglycemia stimulates secretion of insulin. 
B) Hypocalcemia stimulates secretion of PTh. 
C) Decreased sodium in the body stimulates secretion of aldosterone. 
D) ACTH stimulates secretion of cortisol. 
E) Increased metabolic rate stimulates secretion of thyroxine
F)Hypoglycemia stimulates secretion of glucagon.
G)Hypercalcemia stimulates secretion of calcitonin.
H)Sympathetic impulses stimulate secretion of epinephrine.

Question 5

Which of the following statements are true of epinephrine and norepinephrine? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) Epinephrine increases heart rate and norepinephrine decreases heart rate. 
B) Norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera. 
C) Epinephrine mimics the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
D) The major effect of norepinephrine is to raise blood pressure. 
E) Epinephrine stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen by the liver.
F)Both hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
G)Both hormones are secreted in stressful situations.
H)Epinephrine causes the bronchioles to dilate. 
A) Epinephrine increases heart rate and norepinephrine decreases heart rate. 
B) Norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera. 
C) Epinephrine mimics the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
D) The major effect of norepinephrine is to raise blood pressure. 
E) Epinephrine stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen by the liver.
F)Both hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
G)Both hormones are secreted in stressful situations.
H)Epinephrine causes the bronchioles to dilate.

Question 6

The effect of oxytocin on the mammary glands is to stimulate the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The effect of oxytocin on the mammary...

Question 7

The hormone that increases the absorption of sodium ions by the kidneys is:

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone 
B) ADH 
C) calcitonin 
D) PTH 
A) aldosterone 
B) ADH 
C) calcitonin 
D) PTH

Question 8

Which statement is NOT true of the hormone cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A) It is secreted by the adrenal cortex. 
B) It has an inflammatory effect. 
C) It spares glucose for use by the brain. 
D) It increases the use of fats and amino acids for energy production. 
A) It is secreted by the adrenal cortex. 
B) It has an inflammatory effect. 
C) It spares glucose for use by the brain. 
D) It increases the use of fats and amino acids for energy production.

Question 9

The major function of norepinephrine is to stimulate ____________________ throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The major function of norepinephrine is to...

Question 10

The endocrine glands that have two distinct parts are the ____________________ and the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

pituitary gland, adrenal gland

Question 11

The hormones directly necessary for development of egg cells in the ovary are:

Accepted Answer

A) LH and estrogen 
B) FSH and estrogen 
C) FSH and progesterone 
D) LH and progesterone 
A) LH and estrogen 
B) FSH and estrogen 
C) FSH and progesterone 
D) LH and progesterone

Question 12

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by ____ that are produced by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes/posterior pituitary gland 
B) releasing hormones/hypothalamus 
C) enzymes/hypothalamus 
D) releasing hormones/posterior pituitary gland 
A) enzymes/posterior pituitary gland 
B) releasing hormones/hypothalamus 
C) enzymes/hypothalamus 
D) releasing hormones/posterior pituitary gland

Question 13

The name for hormone-like chemicals that are produced from cell membranes and have localized effects is:

Accepted Answer

A) tissue factors 
B) prostaglandins 
C) releasing factors 
D) glandular factors 
A) tissue factors 
B) prostaglandins 
C) releasing factors 
D) glandular factors

Question 14

The hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone by the testes is ____________________ from the ____________________ gland.

Accepted Answer

LH, anteri

Question 15

Which hormone is NOT paired with its correct stimulus for secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) insulin - hyperglycemia 
B) glucagon - hyperglycemia 
C) PTH - hypocalcemia 
D) calcitonin - hypercalcemia 
A) insulin - hyperglycemia 
B) glucagon - hyperglycemia 
C) PTH - hypocalcemia 
D) calcitonin - hypercalcemia

Question 16

Steroid hormones are believed to exert their effects on cells by activating certain ____ within a cell.

Accepted Answer

A) cyclic AMP molecules 
B) other hormones 
C) RNA molecules 
D) genes 
A) cyclic AMP molecules 
B) other hormones 
C) RNA molecules 
D) genes

Question 17

In men, the function of FSH is to:

Accepted Answer

A) decrease secretion of testosterone 
B) initiate sperm production in the testes 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and increase secretion of GnRH 
A) decrease secretion of testosterone 
B) initiate sperm production in the testes 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and increase secretion of GnRH

Question 18

The functions of thyroxine and T3 include all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A) they increase the rate of protein synthesis within cells 
B) they increase the use of all three food types for energy production 
C) they increase the rate of mitosis in growing organs 
D) they are necessary for both physical and mental growth 
A) they increase the rate of protein synthesis within cells 
B) they increase the use of all three food types for energy production 
C) they increase the rate of mitosis in growing organs 
D) they are necessary for both physical and mental growth

Question 19

The effect of oxytocin on the mammary glands is to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase the production of milk 
B) decrease the production of milk 
C) decrease the release of milk 
D) increase the release of milk 
A) increase the production of milk 
B) decrease the production of milk 
C) decrease the release of milk 
D) increase the release of milk

Exam 10: The Endocrine System

Which of these is NOT a result of the function of aldosterone?

Hormones exert their effects only on cells that have ____ for the hormone on the cell membrane or in the cytoplasm.

The hormone that dilates the bronchioles is ____________________.

Which of the following statements are true of the stimuli for secretion of hormones? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Which of the following statements are true of epinephrine and norepinephrine? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The effect of oxytocin on the mammary glands is to stimulate the ____________________.

The hormone that increases the absorption of sodium ions by the kidneys is:

Which statement is NOT true of the hormone cortisol?

The major function of norepinephrine is to stimulate ____________________ throughout the body.

The endocrine glands that have two distinct parts are the ____________________ and the ____________________.

The hormones directly necessary for development of egg cells in the ovary are:

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by ____ that are produced by the ____.

The name for hormone-like chemicals that are produced from cell membranes and have localized effects is:

The hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone by the testes is ____________________ from the ____________________ gland.

Which hormone is NOT paired with its correct stimulus for secretion?

Steroid hormones are believed to exert their effects on cells by activating certain ____ within a cell.

In men, the function of FSH is to:

The functions of thyroxine and T3 include all of these except:

The effect of oxytocin on the mammary glands is to:

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

The Heart

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

Human Development and Genetics

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The endocrine glands that have two distinct parts are the and the .

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by that are produced by the .

The hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone by the testes is from the gland.

The functions of thyroxine and T₃ include all of these except: