Question 1

Which class of hormones triggers the synthesis of new intracellular proteins within the target cell?

Accepted Answer

A) peptides 
B) steroids 
C)  thyroid hormones 
D)  lipophilic hormones 
A) peptides 
B) steroids 
C)  thyroid hormones 
D)  lipophilic hormones

Question 2

____________________ is the hormone that inhibits the effect of the growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the hormone that inhibits the...

Question 3

There are no known growth-related signals that influence growth hormone secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All hormones are first formed as preprohormones then are pruned into active hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements correctly describes melanocyte-stimulating hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) They are responsible for the deposition of melanin in the skin during the process of tanning. 
B) They are not present in significant amounts in adult humans. 
C)  They are present in varying amounts in races of different skin colour. 
D)  They are important for colour adaptations associated with camouflage in certain lower vertebrates. 
A) They are responsible for the deposition of melanin in the skin during the process of tanning. 
B) They are not present in significant amounts in adult humans. 
C)  They are present in varying amounts in races of different skin colour. 
D)  They are important for colour adaptations associated with camouflage in certain lower vertebrates.

Question 6

The nervous system exerts considerable control over the endocrine system, but hormones have no influence over the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Clock proteins are essential for controlling circadian rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A deficiency in which of these hormones may result in dwarfism?

Accepted Answer

A) growth-hormone inhibiting hormone 
B) GH 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  thyroid stimulating hormone 
A) growth-hormone inhibiting hormone 
B) GH 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  thyroid stimulating hormone

Question 9

Which of the following statements correctly describes control of hormone secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) Normally the effective plasma concentration of a hormone is regulated by the rate of its synthesis. 
B) In order to maintain homeostasis, the rate of hormone secretion remains constant. 
C)  All hormones are regulated with negative feedback controls. 
D)  Neuroendocrine reflexes produce a sudden increase in hormone secretion in response to a specific, usually external, stimulus. 
A) Normally the effective plasma concentration of a hormone is regulated by the rate of its synthesis. 
B) In order to maintain homeostasis, the rate of hormone secretion remains constant. 
C)  All hormones are regulated with negative feedback controls. 
D)  Neuroendocrine reflexes produce a sudden increase in hormone secretion in response to a specific, usually external, stimulus.

Question 10

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a. applies to the posterior pituitary
b. applies to the anterior pituitary
c. applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary
-also known as neurohypophysis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a....

Question 11

Secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla is under the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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
-Cerebral cortex can influence activities.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Only hormones that are not bound to plasma proteins are biologically active.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these statements does NOT apply to peptide hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) They include adrenal cortex hormones. 
B) Insulin is an example of this type of hormone. 
C)  They are stored within secretory granules. 
D)  They are secreted from endocrine glands. 
A) They include adrenal cortex hormones. 
B) Insulin is an example of this type of hormone. 
C)  They are stored within secretory granules. 
D)  They are secreted from endocrine glands.

Question 15

FSH has different functions in men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Vasopressin is a vasoconstrictor substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements correctly describes tropic hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) They are produced by the posterior pituitary. 
B) They are secreted only by the hypothalamus. 
C)  They primarily regulate hormone secretion by certain other endocrine glands. 
D)  They all have non-tropic functions too. 
A) They are produced by the posterior pituitary. 
B) They are secreted only by the hypothalamus. 
C)  They primarily regulate hormone secretion by certain other endocrine glands. 
D)  They all have non-tropic functions too.

Question 18

The two growth spurts of children are ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

postnatal;

Question 19

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a. applies to the posterior pituitary
b. applies to the anterior pituitary
c. applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary
-contains pituicytes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a....

Which class of hormones triggers the synthesis of new intracellular proteins within the target cell?

____________________ is the hormone that inhibits the effect of the growth hormone.

There are no known growth-related signals that influence growth hormone secretion.

All hormones are first formed as preprohormones then are pruned into active hormones.

Which of the following statements correctly describes melanocyte-stimulating hormones?

The nervous system exerts considerable control over the endocrine system, but hormones have no influence over the nervous system.

Clock proteins are essential for controlling circadian rhythms.

A deficiency in which of these hormones may result in dwarfism?

Which of the following statements correctly describes control of hormone secretion?

Secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla is under the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.

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 -Cerebral cortex can influence activities.

Only hormones that are not bound to plasma proteins are biologically active.

Which of these statements does NOT apply to peptide hormones?

FSH has different functions in men and women.

Vasopressin is a vasoconstrictor substance.

Which of the following statements correctly describes tropic hormones?

The two growth spurts of children are and .

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a. applies to the posterior pituitary b. applies to the anterior pituitary c. applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary -contains pituicytes

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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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

Which class of hormones triggers the synthesis of new intracellular proteins within the target cell?

____________________ is the hormone that inhibits the effect of the growth hormone.

There are no known growth-related signals that influence growth hormone secretion.

All hormones are first formed as preprohormones then are pruned into active hormones.

Which of the following statements correctly describes melanocyte-stimulating hormones?

The nervous system exerts considerable control over the endocrine system, but hormones have no influence over the nervous system.

Clock proteins are essential for controlling circadian rhythms.

A deficiency in which of these hormones may result in dwarfism?

Which of the following statements correctly describes control of hormone secretion?

Secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla is under the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.

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 -Cerebral cortex can influence activities.

Only hormones that are not bound to plasma proteins are biologically active.

Which of these statements does NOT apply to peptide hormones?

FSH has different functions in men and women.

Vasopressin is a vasoconstrictor substance.

Which of the following statements correctly describes tropic hormones?

The two growth spurts of children are ____________________ and ____________________.

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a. applies to the posterior pituitary b. applies to the anterior pituitary c. applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary -contains pituicytes

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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The two growth spurts of children are and .