Question 1

Match the types of bone cells, labelled a. through c., with their descriptions.
a.osteocytes
b.osteoblasts
c.osteoclasts
-dissolve bone

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Question 2

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.the endocrine system
b.the nervous system
c.both the endocrine and nervous systems
-releases factors such as CRH

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The answer of Match the systems, labelled a. through c....

Question 3

Which statement does NOT describe vasopressin?

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A) It is produced in the hypothalamus. 
B) It stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction. 
C)  It increases kidney reabsorption of water. 
D)  It is a potent arteriolar vasoconstrictor. 
A) It is produced in the hypothalamus. 
B) It stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction. 
C)  It increases kidney reabsorption of water. 
D)  It is a potent arteriolar vasoconstrictor.

Question 4

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.the endocrine system
b.the nervous system
c.both the endocrine and nervous systems
-Speed of response is long (minutes to days or longer).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the systems, labelled a. through c....

Question 5

Dwarfism develops from a ____________________ of growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dwarfism develops from a ____________________ of growth...

Question 6

Which of these factors does NOT increase growth hormone secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) deep sleep 
B) exercise 
C)  low blood amino acid level 
D)  stress 
A) deep sleep 
B) exercise 
C)  low blood amino acid level 
D)  stress

Question 7

Which of the following statements correctly describes diurnal rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A) They are inherent cyclical peaks and ebbs of hormone secretion that are a function of time and are entrained to the 24-hour light-dark cycle. 
B) They are important in maintaining hormone levels at a relatively constant set point, no matter the time of day. 
C)  They occur only with cortisol secretion. 
D)  They occur only with growth hormone secretion. 
A) They are inherent cyclical peaks and ebbs of hormone secretion that are a function of time and are entrained to the 24-hour light-dark cycle. 
B) They are important in maintaining hormone levels at a relatively constant set point, no matter the time of day. 
C)  They occur only with cortisol secretion. 
D)  They occur only with growth hormone secretion.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the hormone oxytocin?

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A) It stimulates uterine contractions. 
B) It promotes milk ejection from mammary gland ducts. 
C)  It influences bonding behaviour between mother and baby. 
D)  It is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. 
A) It stimulates uterine contractions. 
B) It promotes milk ejection from mammary gland ducts. 
C)  It influences bonding behaviour between mother and baby. 
D)  It is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

Question 9

A(n) ____________________ hormone stimulates the effect of another endocrine gland.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ hormone stimulates the effect of...

Question 10

FSH and LH are collectively called ____________________ because they control secretion of sex hormones.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FSH and LH are collectively called ____________________...

Question 11

Which class of hormones is released by exocytosis upon appropriate stimulation?

Accepted Answer

A) peptides 
B) thyroxins 
C)  steroids 
D)  insulins 
A) peptides 
B) thyroxins 
C)  steroids 
D)  insulins

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an effect of GH?

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A) increased fat breakdown 
B) increased bone growth 
C)  decreased glucose entry into muscle cells 
D)  decreased protein synthesis 
A) increased fat breakdown 
B) increased bone growth 
C)  decreased glucose entry into muscle cells 
D)  decreased protein synthesis

Question 13

One of the effects of the growth hormone is the control of fat metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these hormones is NOT a tropic hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) ADH 
C)  ICSH 
D)  LH 
A) ACTH 
B) ADH 
C)  ICSH 
D)  LH

Question 15

Match the hormones, labelled a. through d., with the characteristics.
a.steroids
b.catecholamines
c.peptides
d.thyroid hormone
-synthesized by enzymatic modification of cholesterol

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The answer of Match the hormones, labelled a. through d.,...

Question 16

Epinephrine produces diverse effects on the activity of smooth muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements correctly describes neurosecretory neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) They release neurotransmitters. 
B) They release hormones. 
C)  They release chemicals. 
D)  They are able to conduct action potentials. 
A) They release neurotransmitters. 
B) They release hormones. 
C)  They release chemicals. 
D)  They are able to conduct action potentials.

Question 18

Negative-feedback control tends to maintain hormone levels at a relatively constant set point, whereas neuroendocrine reflexes usually produce a sudden increase in hormone secretion in response to a specific stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the solubility characteristics, labelled a. and b., with the classes of hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.lipophilic (hydrophobic)
b.hydrophilic (lipophobic)
-peptides

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The answer of Match the solubility characteristics, labelled a. and...

Match the types of bone cells, labelled a. through c., with their descriptions. a.osteocytes b.osteoblasts c.osteoclasts -dissolve bone

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.the endocrine system b.the nervous system c.both the endocrine and nervous systems -releases factors such as CRH

Which statement does NOT describe vasopressin?

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.the endocrine system b.the nervous system c.both the endocrine and nervous systems -Speed of response is long (minutes to days or longer).

Dwarfism develops from a ____________________ of growth hormone.

Which of these factors does NOT increase growth hormone secretion?

Which of the following statements correctly describes diurnal rhythms?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the hormone oxytocin?

A(n) ____________________ hormone stimulates the effect of another endocrine gland.

FSH and LH are collectively called ____________________ because they control secretion of sex hormones.

Which class of hormones is released by exocytosis upon appropriate stimulation?

Which of the following is NOT an effect of GH?

One of the effects of the growth hormone is the control of fat metabolism.

Which of these hormones is NOT a tropic hormone?

Match the hormones, labelled a. through d., with the characteristics. a.steroids b.catecholamines c.peptides d.thyroid hormone -synthesized by enzymatic modification of cholesterol

Epinephrine produces diverse effects on the activity of smooth muscle.

Which of the following statements correctly describes neurosecretory neurons?

Negative-feedback control tends to maintain hormone levels at a relatively constant set point, whereas neuroendocrine reflexes usually produce a sudden increase in hormone secretion in response to a specific stimulus.

Match the solubility characteristics, labelled a. and b., with the classes of hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.lipophilic (hydrophobic) b.hydrophilic (lipophobic) -peptides

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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

Match the types of bone cells, labelled a. through c., with their descriptions. a.osteocytes b.osteoblasts c.osteoclasts -dissolve bone

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.the endocrine system b.the nervous system c.both the endocrine and nervous systems -releases factors such as CRH

Which statement does NOT describe vasopressin?

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.the endocrine system b.the nervous system c.both the endocrine and nervous systems -Speed of response is long (minutes to days or longer).

Dwarfism develops from a ____________________ of growth hormone.

Which of these factors does NOT increase growth hormone secretion?

Which of the following statements correctly describes diurnal rhythms?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the hormone oxytocin?

A(n) ____________________ hormone stimulates the effect of another endocrine gland.

FSH and LH are collectively called ____________________ because they control secretion of sex hormones.

Which class of hormones is released by exocytosis upon appropriate stimulation?

Which of the following is NOT an effect of GH?

One of the effects of the growth hormone is the control of fat metabolism.

Which of these hormones is NOT a tropic hormone?

Match the hormones, labelled a. through d., with the characteristics. a.steroids b.catecholamines c.peptides d.thyroid hormone -synthesized by enzymatic modification of cholesterol

Epinephrine produces diverse effects on the activity of smooth muscle.

Which of the following statements correctly describes neurosecretory neurons?

Negative-feedback control tends to maintain hormone levels at a relatively constant set point, whereas neuroendocrine reflexes usually produce a sudden increase in hormone secretion in response to a specific stimulus.

Match the solubility characteristics, labelled a. and b., with the classes of hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.lipophilic (hydrophobic) b.hydrophilic (lipophobic) -peptides

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

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