Question 1

Which group is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland: ACTH, prolactin, TSH, growth hormone 
B)  Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland: ADH, oxytocin 
C)  Steroids: cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone, epinephrine 
D)  Secretions of the gonads: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone 
A)  Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland: ACTH, prolactin, TSH, growth hormone 
B)  Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland: ADH, oxytocin 
C)  Steroids: cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone, epinephrine 
D)  Secretions of the gonads: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone

Question 2

Which of the following is not under the direct control of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenal cortical secretion of glucocorticoid 
B)  Parathyroid secretion of PTH 
C)  Thyroid gland secretion of T3 and T4 
D)  Ovarian secretion of estrogen and progesterone 
A)  Adrenal cortical secretion of glucocorticoid 
B)  Parathyroid secretion of PTH 
C)  Thyroid gland secretion of T3 and T4 
D)  Ovarian secretion of estrogen and progesterone

Question 3

The islets of Langerhans

Accepted Answer

A)  are cells found in the adenohypophysis. 
B)  secrete insulin and glucagon. 
C)  secrete steroids. 
D)  secrete releasing hormones. 
A)  are cells found in the adenohypophysis. 
B)  secrete insulin and glucagon. 
C)  secrete steroids. 
D)  secrete releasing hormones.

Question 4

Which group is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland: ACTH, prolactin, TSH, oxytocin 
B)  Steroids: cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone 
C)  Secretions of the gonads: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone 
D)  Hormones secreted by the thyroid gland: T3, T4, calcitonin 
A)  Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland: ACTH, prolactin, TSH, oxytocin 
B)  Steroids: cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone 
C)  Secretions of the gonads: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone 
D)  Hormones secreted by the thyroid gland: T3, T4, calcitonin

Question 5

Virilization is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  hirsutism. 
B)  buffalo hump. 
C)  truncal obesity. 
D)  gonadal atrophy. 
A)  hirsutism. 
B)  buffalo hump. 
C)  truncal obesity. 
D)  gonadal atrophy.

Question 6

Hyperglycemia

Accepted Answer

A)  is caused by excess insulin. 
B)  causes glucosuria and polyuria. 
C)  causes hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia. 
D)  is characteristic of adrenal insufficiency. 
A)  is caused by excess insulin. 
B)  causes glucosuria and polyuria. 
C)  causes hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia. 
D)  is characteristic of adrenal insufficiency.

Question 7

As plasma levels of calcium decrease

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin is secreted. 
B)  the parathyroid glands secrete an osteoclastic hormone. 
C)  the kidneys excrete calcium and phosphorus. 
D)  calcitonin is secreted. 
A)  insulin is secreted. 
B)  the parathyroid glands secrete an osteoclastic hormone. 
C)  the kidneys excrete calcium and phosphorus. 
D)  calcitonin is secreted.

Question 8

Estrogen,progesterone,and testosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  are feminizing hormones. 
B)  induce virilization. 
C)  are secreted by the gonads. 
D)  are secreted by the adenohypophysis. 
A)  are feminizing hormones. 
B)  induce virilization. 
C)  are secreted by the gonads. 
D)  are secreted by the adenohypophysis.

Question 9

The anterior pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

A)  is called the neurohypophysis. 
B)  releases ADH and oxytocin. 
C)  secretes releasing hormones. 
D)  is connected to the hypothalamus by the portal capillaries. 
A)  is called the neurohypophysis. 
B)  releases ADH and oxytocin. 
C)  secretes releasing hormones. 
D)  is connected to the hypothalamus by the portal capillaries.

Question 10

Myxedema,Graves' disease,and cretinism are

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothyroid disorders. 
B)  due to a deficiency of TSH. 
C)  disorders of the thyroid gland. 
D)  best treated with T3 and/or T4. 
A)  hypothyroid disorders. 
B)  due to a deficiency of TSH. 
C)  disorders of the thyroid gland. 
D)  best treated with T3 and/or T4.

Question 11

ACTH stimulates the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus to secrete corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). 
B)  adenohypophysis to secrete cortisol. 
C)  adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol. 
D)  adrenal medulla to secrete glucagon. 
A)  hypothalamus to secrete corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). 
B)  adenohypophysis to secrete cortisol. 
C)  adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol. 
D)  adrenal medulla to secrete glucagon.

Question 12

A patient has been receiving a large dose of prednisone for the relief of arthritic pain for 6 months.He suddenly stops taking his medication.What is the most serious concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  His arthritic pain will recur 
B)  He will develop an acute adrenal insufficiency 
C)  He will continue to exhibit symptoms of Cushing syndrome 
D)  He will develop a moon face and buffalo hump 
A)  His arthritic pain will recur 
B)  He will develop an acute adrenal insufficiency 
C)  He will continue to exhibit symptoms of Cushing syndrome 
D)  He will develop a moon face and buffalo hump

Question 13

Which gland is associated with "sugar,salt,and sex"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenal cortex 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Parathyroid gland 
D)  Neurohypophysis 
A)  Adrenal cortex 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Parathyroid gland 
D)  Neurohypophysis

Question 14

Insulin and glucagon

Accepted Answer

A)  are secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. 
B)  elevate blood glucose levels. 
C)  are secreted in response to declining plasma levels of glucose. 
D)  are secreted by the pancreas and are concerned with the regulation of blood glucose. 
A)  are secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. 
B)  elevate blood glucose levels. 
C)  are secreted in response to declining plasma levels of glucose. 
D)  are secreted by the pancreas and are concerned with the regulation of blood glucose.

Question 15

The adenohypophysis

Accepted Answer

A)  secretes ADH and oxytocin. 
B)  refers to the anterior pituitary gland. 
C)  secretes releasing hormones. 
D)  secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens. 
A)  secretes ADH and oxytocin. 
B)  refers to the anterior pituitary gland. 
C)  secretes releasing hormones. 
D)  secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens.

Question 16

What is the most critical need for the child with newly diagnosed cretinism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroidectomy 
B)  Administration of a radioactive cocktail of 131I (radioactive iodine) 
C)  Replacement dose of thyroid hormones 
D)  Replacement dose of calcitonin 
A)  Thyroidectomy 
B)  Administration of a radioactive cocktail of 131I (radioactive iodine) 
C)  Replacement dose of thyroid hormones 
D)  Replacement dose of calcitonin

Question 17

The bones,kidneys,and intestine are target organs of this calcium-regulator hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  T3 and T4 
B)  PTH 
C)  ACTH 
D)  Oxytocin 
A)  T3 and T4 
B)  PTH 
C)  ACTH 
D)  Oxytocin

Question 18

Aldosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  is a mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. 
B)  functions in the regulation of blood glucose levels. 
C)  stimulates the kidney to excrete sodium and reabsorb potassium. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  is a mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. 
B)  functions in the regulation of blood glucose levels. 
C)  stimulates the kidney to excrete sodium and reabsorb potassium. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 19

The adrenal cortex

Accepted Answer

A)  is the target gland of ACTH. 
B)  secretes catecholamines. 
C)  is an extension of the sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  secretes ADH and oxytocin. 
A)  is the target gland of ACTH. 
B)  secretes catecholamines. 
C)  is an extension of the sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  secretes ADH and oxytocin.

Question 20

Insulin,cortisol,thyroxine,and oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A)  are hypothalamic-releasing hormones. 
B)  are secreted by the adenohypophysis. 
C)  increase blood glucose levels. 
D)  are hormones. 
A)  are hypothalamic-releasing hormones. 
B)  are secreted by the adenohypophysis. 
C)  increase blood glucose levels. 
D)  are hormones.

Exam 14: Endocrine System

Which group is incorrect?

Which of the following is not under the direct control of the pituitary gland?

The islets of Langerhans

Which group is incorrect?

Virilization is characterized by

Hyperglycemia

As plasma levels of calcium decrease

Estrogen,progesterone,and testosterone

The anterior pituitary gland

Myxedema,Graves' disease,and cretinism are

ACTH stimulates the

A patient has been receiving a large dose of prednisone for the relief of arthritic pain for 6 months.He suddenly stops taking his medication.What is the most serious concern?

Which gland is associated with "sugar,salt,and sex"?

Insulin and glucagon

The adenohypophysis

What is the most critical need for the child with newly diagnosed cretinism?

The bones,kidneys,and intestine are target organs of this calcium-regulator hormone.

Aldosterone

The adrenal cortex

Insulin,cortisol,thyroxine,and oxytocin

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