Question 1

In the resistance stage of a stress response,sympathetic nerves stimulate the adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the most common regulator of hormone secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  the autonomic nervous system 
B)  the central nervous system 
C)  negative feedback 
D)  positive feedback 
A)  the autonomic nervous system 
B)  the central nervous system 
C)  negative feedback 
D)  positive feedback

Question 3

Thyroxine (T4)and Triiodothyronine (T3)have opposite effects on target cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Growth hormone release is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone releasing hormone. 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone. 
C)  thyrotropin releasing hormone. 
D)  increased blood sugar. 
E)  dehydration. 
A)  growth hormone releasing hormone. 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone. 
C)  thyrotropin releasing hormone. 
D)  increased blood sugar. 
E)  dehydration.

Question 5

A group of lipids called prostaglandins act as "local hormones" on a variety of tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

This hormone sustains milk production after birth.

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  PTH 
C)  PRL 
D)  OT 
E)  GH 
A)  ADH 
B)  PTH 
C)  PRL 
D)  OT 
E)  GH

Question 7

Which statement best describes the action of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver cells convert glycogen to glucose,raising blood sugar. 
B)  Liver cells synthesize glycogen from glucose,lowering blood sugar. 
C)  Tissue cells transport glucose into cells,lowering blood sugar. 
D)  b and c only 
A)  Liver cells convert glycogen to glucose,raising blood sugar. 
B)  Liver cells synthesize glycogen from glucose,lowering blood sugar. 
C)  Tissue cells transport glucose into cells,lowering blood sugar. 
D)  b and c only

Question 8

Diabetes mellitus is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose in the urine. 
B)  excess urine production. 
C)  dehydration. 
D)  increased thirst. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  glucose in the urine. 
B)  excess urine production. 
C)  dehydration. 
D)  increased thirst. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 9

In the alarm stage of a stress response,air passages dilate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

This hormone is manufactured by cells of the pineal gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  prolactin 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  melatonin 
A)  ADH 
B)  prolactin 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  melatonin

Question 11

Cholesterol is the building block of which hormone group?

Accepted Answer

A)  amines 
B)  peptides 
C)  polypeptides and proteins 
D)  steroids 
A)  amines 
B)  peptides 
C)  polypeptides and proteins 
D)  steroids

Question 12

Parathyroid hormone stimulates

Accepted Answer

A)  follicular cell activity. 
B)  osteoblast activity. 
C)  osteoclast activity. 
D)  fibroblast activity. 
E)  basal metabolic rate. 
A)  follicular cell activity. 
B)  osteoblast activity. 
C)  osteoclast activity. 
D)  fibroblast activity. 
E)  basal metabolic rate.

Question 13

This hormone is produced in response to the absence of light in the environment,and is associated with circadian rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  melatonin 
D)  dopamine 
A)  serotonin 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  melatonin 
D)  dopamine

Question 14

The pancreas functions as both an endocrine gland and as an exocrine gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

This hormone causes the kidneys to conserve water.

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  PTH 
C)  PRL 
D)  OT 
E)  GH 
A)  ADH 
B)  PTH 
C)  PRL 
D)  OT 
E)  GH

Question 16

Hormone effects on target cells can continue even if hormone secretion has stopped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the term for chemical messengers that are released into interstitial fluid,diffuse into the blood stream and act on target cells that are a distance away?

Accepted Answer

A)  ligand 
B)  neurotransmitter 
C)  hormone 
D)  glycolipid 
A)  ligand 
B)  neurotransmitter 
C)  hormone 
D)  glycolipid

Question 18

A person who is experiencing the effects of chronic stress usually has

Accepted Answer

A)  increased activity of the spleen and other lymphatic organs. 
B)  increased activity of the immune system. 
C)  increased resistance to infections. 
D)  increased blood pressure. 
E)  decreased plasma levels of cortisol. 
A)  increased activity of the spleen and other lymphatic organs. 
B)  increased activity of the immune system. 
C)  increased resistance to infections. 
D)  increased blood pressure. 
E)  decreased plasma levels of cortisol.

Question 19

Insulin causes

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose. 
B)  a decrease in the permeability of cell membranes to glucose. 
C)  an increase in the production of glucose from glycogen. 
D)  an increase in the concentration of blood glucose. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose. 
B)  a decrease in the permeability of cell membranes to glucose. 
C)  an increase in the production of glucose from glycogen. 
D)  an increase in the concentration of blood glucose. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 20

Thyroid hormone (TH)release in response to stimulation by TSH is an example of this control method.

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypothalamus and pituitary stimulate a peripheral endocrine gland. 
B)  The nervous system stimulates a gland directly. 
C)  Changing plasma levels of a substance stimulate a gland directly. 
A)  The hypothalamus and pituitary stimulate a peripheral endocrine gland. 
B)  The nervous system stimulates a gland directly. 
C)  Changing plasma levels of a substance stimulate a gland directly.

In the resistance stage of a stress response,sympathetic nerves stimulate the adrenal cortex.

What is the most common regulator of hormone secretion?

Thyroxine (T₄)and Triiodothyronine (T₃)have opposite effects on target cells.

Growth hormone release is stimulated by

A group of lipids called prostaglandins act as "local hormones" on a variety of tissues.

This hormone sustains milk production after birth.

Which statement best describes the action of insulin?

Diabetes mellitus is characterized by

In the alarm stage of a stress response,air passages dilate.

This hormone is manufactured by cells of the pineal gland.

Cholesterol is the building block of which hormone group?

Parathyroid hormone stimulates

This hormone is produced in response to the absence of light in the environment,and is associated with circadian rhythms.

The pancreas functions as both an endocrine gland and as an exocrine gland.

This hormone causes the kidneys to conserve water.

Hormone effects on target cells can continue even if hormone secretion has stopped.

What is the term for chemical messengers that are released into interstitial fluid,diffuse into the blood stream and act on target cells that are a distance away?

A person who is experiencing the effects of chronic stress usually has

Insulin causes

Thyroid hormone (TH)release in response to stimulation by TSH is an example of this control method.

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In the resistance stage of a stress response,sympathetic nerves stimulate the adrenal cortex.

What is the most common regulator of hormone secretion?

Thyroxine (T4)and Triiodothyronine (T3)have opposite effects on target cells.

Growth hormone release is stimulated by

A group of lipids called prostaglandins act as "local hormones" on a variety of tissues.

This hormone sustains milk production after birth.

Which statement best describes the action of insulin?

Diabetes mellitus is characterized by

In the alarm stage of a stress response,air passages dilate.

This hormone is manufactured by cells of the pineal gland.

Cholesterol is the building block of which hormone group?

Parathyroid hormone stimulates

This hormone is produced in response to the absence of light in the environment,and is associated with circadian rhythms.

The pancreas functions as both an endocrine gland and as an exocrine gland.

This hormone causes the kidneys to conserve water.

Hormone effects on target cells can continue even if hormone secretion has stopped.

What is the term for chemical messengers that are released into interstitial fluid,diffuse into the blood stream and act on target cells that are a distance away?

A person who is experiencing the effects of chronic stress usually has

Insulin causes

Thyroid hormone (TH)release in response to stimulation by TSH is an example of this control method.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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Thyroxine (T₄)and Triiodothyronine (T₃)have opposite effects on target cells.