Question 1

Oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A)  is a neurohypophyseal hormone that stimulates the uterine muscle to contract, thereby assisting in labor. 
B)  is a gonadotropin. 
C)  stimulates the kidney to reabsorb Na+ and water, thereby expanding blood volume. 
D)  is a mineralocorticoid. 
A)  is a neurohypophyseal hormone that stimulates the uterine muscle to contract, thereby assisting in labor. 
B)  is a gonadotropin. 
C)  stimulates the kidney to reabsorb Na+ and water, thereby expanding blood volume. 
D)  is a mineralocorticoid.

Question 2

Glucagon,growth hormone,cortisol,and epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A)  are all secreted by the adrenal gland. 
B)  expand blood volume. 
C)  raise blood glucose levels. 
D)  stimulate osteoclastic activity. 
A)  are all secreted by the adrenal gland. 
B)  expand blood volume. 
C)  raise blood glucose levels. 
D)  stimulate osteoclastic activity.

Question 3

T₃,T₄,and calcitonin are

Accepted Answer

A)  secreted by the thyroid gland. 
B)  secreted by the parathyroid glands. 
C)  secreted in response to declining plasma levels of calcium. 
D)  steroids. 
A)  secreted by the thyroid gland. 
B)  secreted by the parathyroid glands. 
C)  secreted in response to declining plasma levels of calcium. 
D)  steroids.

Question 4

Which gland secretes TSH,ACTH,and growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurohypophysis 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Adrenal medulla 
D)  Anterior pituitary gland 
A)  Neurohypophysis 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Adrenal medulla 
D)  Anterior pituitary gland

Question 5

What is the stimulus for the release of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low plasma levels of calcium 
B)  High plasma levels of potassium 
C)  High plasma levels of glucose 
D)  Low blood volume 
A)  Low plasma levels of calcium 
B)  High plasma levels of potassium 
C)  High plasma levels of glucose 
D)  Low blood volume

Question 6

Ketoacidosis is most related to

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenocortical insufficiency. 
B)  Cushing's syndrome. 
C)  excess fatty acid catabolism. 
D)  hyperglycemia. 
A)  adrenocortical insufficiency. 
B)  Cushing's syndrome. 
C)  excess fatty acid catabolism. 
D)  hyperglycemia.

Question 7

The adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A)  is controlled primarily by ACTH. 
B)  secretes steroids. 
C)  is part of the fight-or-flight response. 
D)  secretes iodine-containing hormones. 
A)  is controlled primarily by ACTH. 
B)  secretes steroids. 
C)  is part of the fight-or-flight response. 
D)  secretes iodine-containing hormones.

Question 8

The neurohypophysis

Accepted Answer

A)  is the anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  secretes ACTH, TSH, and the gonadotropins. 
C)  secretes the releasing hormones. 
D)  is the posterior pituitary gland. 
A)  is the anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  secretes ACTH, TSH, and the gonadotropins. 
C)  secretes the releasing hormones. 
D)  is the posterior pituitary gland.

Question 9

Glucagon

Accepted Answer

A)  is secreted in response to a decrease in blood glucose. 
B)  regulates sodium and water balance. 
C)  is a steroid. 
D)  is a glucocorticoid. 
A)  is secreted in response to a decrease in blood glucose. 
B)  regulates sodium and water balance. 
C)  is a steroid. 
D)  is a glucocorticoid.

Question 10

A deficiency of dietary iodine

Accepted Answer

A)  lowers plasma calcium levels. 
B)  causes low blood volume and shock. 
C)  decreases the synthesis of calcitonin. 
D)  causes a goiter. 
A)  lowers plasma calcium levels. 
B)  causes low blood volume and shock. 
C)  decreases the synthesis of calcitonin. 
D)  causes a goiter.

Question 11

A hormone that suppresses gluconeogenesis

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the renal excretion of sodium and water. 
B)  prevents hyperglycemia. 
C)  causes diuresis. 
D)  causes hypocalcemia. 
A)  increases the renal excretion of sodium and water. 
B)  prevents hyperglycemia. 
C)  causes diuresis. 
D)  causes hypocalcemia.

Question 12

ACTH,TSH,and gonadotropins are

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamic-releasing hormones. 
B)  secreted by the neurohypophysis. 
C)  "aimed at" the adrenal cortex. 
D)  tropic hormones. 
A)  hypothalamic-releasing hormones. 
B)  secreted by the neurohypophysis. 
C)  "aimed at" the adrenal cortex. 
D)  tropic hormones.

Question 13

Hypocalcemic tetany

Accepted Answer

A)  is a consequence of a deficiency of calcitonin. 
B)  is caused by a lack of TSH. 
C)  is caused by osteoclastic activity. 
D)  develops in response to a deficiency of parathyroid activity. 
A)  is a consequence of a deficiency of calcitonin. 
B)  is caused by a lack of TSH. 
C)  is caused by osteoclastic activity. 
D)  develops in response to a deficiency of parathyroid activity.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a function of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lowering blood glucose levels 
B)  Synthesis of protein 
C)  Hepatic gluconeogenesis 
D)  Fatty acid synthesis 
A)  Lowering blood glucose levels 
B)  Synthesis of protein 
C)  Hepatic gluconeogenesis 
D)  Fatty acid synthesis

Question 15

TSH

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete calcitonin. 
B)  is secreted by the neurohypophysis. 
C)  stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete TRH, thyrotropin-releasing hormone. 
D)  is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. 
A)  stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete calcitonin. 
B)  is secreted by the neurohypophysis. 
C)  stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete TRH, thyrotropin-releasing hormone. 
D)  is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

Question 16

The only hormone that lowers blood glucose levels is

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  cortisol. 
A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  cortisol.

Question 17

Which gland secretes melatonin and is concerned with our biological rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas 
B)  Adenohypophysis 
C)  Pineal gland 
D)  Adrenal gland 
A)  Pancreas 
B)  Adenohypophysis 
C)  Pineal gland 
D)  Adrenal gland

Question 18

The "melting of flesh into urine," an old-timey name,is most descriptive of untreated

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes mellitus. 
B)  Addison's disease. 
C)  diabetes insipidus. 
D)  Cushing syndrome. 
A)  diabetes mellitus. 
B)  Addison's disease. 
C)  diabetes insipidus. 
D)  Cushing syndrome.

Question 19

A deficiency of insulin causes

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocalcemia. 
B)  hyperglycemia. 
C)  Cushing's syndrome. 
D)  adrenal shock. 
A)  hypocalcemia. 
B)  hyperglycemia. 
C)  Cushing's syndrome. 
D)  adrenal shock.

Question 20

Identify the glands that secrete these hormones: glucagon,PTH,and TSH.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurohypophysis, pancreas, ovary 
B)  Adrenal cortex, pancreas, neurohypophysis 
C)  Pancreas, parathyroid, anterior pituitary 
D)  Testes, thymus, adenohypophysis 
A)  Neurohypophysis, pancreas, ovary 
B)  Adrenal cortex, pancreas, neurohypophysis 
C)  Pancreas, parathyroid, anterior pituitary 
D)  Testes, thymus, adenohypophysis

Exam 14: Endocrine System

Oxytocin

Glucagon,growth hormone,cortisol,and epinephrine

T₃,T₄,and calcitonin are

Which gland secretes TSH,ACTH,and growth hormone?

What is the stimulus for the release of insulin?

Ketoacidosis is most related to

The adrenal medulla

The neurohypophysis

Glucagon

A deficiency of dietary iodine

A hormone that suppresses gluconeogenesis

ACTH,TSH,and gonadotropins are

Hypocalcemic tetany

Which of the following is not a function of insulin?

TSH

The only hormone that lowers blood glucose levels is

Which gland secretes melatonin and is concerned with our biological rhythms?

The "melting of flesh into urine," an old-timey name,is most descriptive of untreated

A deficiency of insulin causes

Identify the glands that secrete these hormones: glucagon,PTH,and TSH.

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