Question 1

Testosterone is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  virilizing. 
B)  lactogenic. 
C)  adenohypophyseal. 
D)  pancreatic. 
A)  virilizing. 
B)  lactogenic. 
C)  adenohypophyseal. 
D)  pancreatic.

Question 2

What two effects does PTH exert on the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blocks sodium reabsorption and increases the excretion of water 
B)  Increases calcium reabsorption and increases the excretion of phosphate in the urine 
C)  Decreases the reabsorption of both calcium and phosphate 
D)  Increases the excretion of H+ and the excretion of bicarbonate 
A)  Blocks sodium reabsorption and increases the excretion of water 
B)  Increases calcium reabsorption and increases the excretion of phosphate in the urine 
C)  Decreases the reabsorption of both calcium and phosphate 
D)  Increases the excretion of H+ and the excretion of bicarbonate

Question 3

Which of the following is characterized by low blood volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing syndrome 
B)  Tetany 
C)  Diabetes insipidus 
D)  Oversecretion of ACTH 
A)  Cushing syndrome 
B)  Tetany 
C)  Diabetes insipidus 
D)  Oversecretion of ACTH

Question 4

Iodine,colloid,and goiter refer to which gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas 
B)  Parathyroid 
C)  Thyroid 
D)  Neurohypophysis 
A)  Pancreas 
B)  Parathyroid 
C)  Thyroid 
D)  Neurohypophysis

Question 5

This hormone stimulates osteoclastic activity,causing bone resorption.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcitonin 
B)  Androgen 
C)  PTH 
D)  Thyroxine 
A)  Calcitonin 
B)  Androgen 
C)  PTH 
D)  Thyroxine

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the function of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lowers blood glucose levels 
B)  Stimulates cells to make glucose (gluconeogenesis) 
C)  Deficiency causes diabetes insipidus 
D)  Decreases blood volume 
A)  Lowers blood glucose levels 
B)  Stimulates cells to make glucose (gluconeogenesis) 
C)  Deficiency causes diabetes insipidus 
D)  Decreases blood volume

Question 7

Kussmaul respirations occur in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  metabolic acidosis. 
C)  a pH of 7.48. 
D)  dehydration. 
A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  metabolic acidosis. 
C)  a pH of 7.48. 
D)  dehydration.

Question 8

What do the following hormones have in common: growth hormone,cortisol,and epinephrine? All

Accepted Answer

A)  are secreted by the adrenal glands. 
B)  raise blood glucose. 
C)  suppress gluconeogenesis. 
D)  are steroids. 
A)  are secreted by the adrenal glands. 
B)  raise blood glucose. 
C)  suppress gluconeogenesis. 
D)  are steroids.

Question 9

Hyperglycemia,glucosuria,polyuria,and acidosis are

Accepted Answer

A)  most apt to be caused by a deficiency of insulin. 
B)  characteristic of diabetes insipidus. 
C)  the consequences of a hormone-secreting tumor of the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. 
D)  indicative of a deficiency of ADH. 
A)  most apt to be caused by a deficiency of insulin. 
B)  characteristic of diabetes insipidus. 
C)  the consequences of a hormone-secreting tumor of the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. 
D)  indicative of a deficiency of ADH.

Question 10

The pancreas

Accepted Answer

A)  secretes steroids that are concerned with sugar, salt, and sex. 
B)  is controlled by the adenohypophysis. 
C)  secretes hormones that affect blood glucose levels. 
D)  secretes iodine-containing hormones that regulate the basal metabolic rate. 
A)  secretes steroids that are concerned with sugar, salt, and sex. 
B)  is controlled by the adenohypophysis. 
C)  secretes hormones that affect blood glucose levels. 
D)  secretes iodine-containing hormones that regulate the basal metabolic rate.

Question 11

Excess secretion of epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A)  relieves anxiety. 
B)  stimulates the synthesis of glycogen. 
C)  elevates blood glucose levels. 
D)  slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure. 
A)  relieves anxiety. 
B)  stimulates the synthesis of glycogen. 
C)  elevates blood glucose levels. 
D)  slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure.

Question 12

Insulin

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the formation of glycogen. 
B)  increases the transport of glucose into a cell. 
C)  stimulates the synthesis of proteins and fats. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  stimulates the formation of glycogen. 
B)  increases the transport of glucose into a cell. 
C)  stimulates the synthesis of proteins and fats. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 13

An excessive growth of hair in locations where hair growth in women is normally minimal is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a goitrogenic effect. 
B)  addisonian crisis. 
C)  myxedema. 
D)  hirsutism. 
A)  a goitrogenic effect. 
B)  addisonian crisis. 
C)  myxedema. 
D)  hirsutism.

Question 14

Ketosis and acidosis are

Accepted Answer

A)  most apt to be caused by an excess of insulin. 
B)  characteristic of diabetes insipidus. 
C)  best treated with ADH. 
D)  indicative of a rapid and incomplete metabolism of fatty acids. 
A)  most apt to be caused by an excess of insulin. 
B)  characteristic of diabetes insipidus. 
C)  best treated with ADH. 
D)  indicative of a rapid and incomplete metabolism of fatty acids.

Question 15

Identify the glands associated with these hormones: gonadotropins,aldosterone,and epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenohypophysis, neurohypophysis, pancreas 
B)  Adenohypophysis, anterior pituitary, adrenal cortex 
C)  Adenohypophysis, posterior pituitary, adrenal medulla 
D)  Anterior pituitary, adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla 
A)  Adenohypophysis, neurohypophysis, pancreas 
B)  Adenohypophysis, anterior pituitary, adrenal cortex 
C)  Adenohypophysis, posterior pituitary, adrenal medulla 
D)  Anterior pituitary, adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla

Question 16

Which of the following steroids is an androgen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Aldosterone 
A)  Progesterone 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Aldosterone

Exam 14: Endocrine System

Testosterone is best described as

What two effects does PTH exert on the kidneys?

Which of the following is characterized by low blood volume?

Iodine,colloid,and goiter refer to which gland?

This hormone stimulates osteoclastic activity,causing bone resorption.

Which of the following best describes the function of insulin?

Kussmaul respirations occur in response to

What do the following hormones have in common: growth hormone,cortisol,and epinephrine? All

Hyperglycemia,glucosuria,polyuria,and acidosis are

The pancreas

Excess secretion of epinephrine

Insulin

An excessive growth of hair in locations where hair growth in women is normally minimal is known as

Ketosis and acidosis are

Identify the glands associated with these hormones: gonadotropins,aldosterone,and epinephrine.

Which of the following steroids is an androgen?

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