Question 1

When blood sugar levels decrease,

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin and glucagon secretion increase. 
B)  insulin and glucagon secretion decrease. 
C)  insulin secretion increases; glucagon secretion decreases. 
D)  insulin secretion decreases; glucagon secretion increases. 
E)  there is no change in insulin or glucagon levels. 
A)  insulin and glucagon secretion increase. 
B)  insulin and glucagon secretion decrease. 
C)  insulin secretion increases; glucagon secretion decreases. 
D)  insulin secretion decreases; glucagon secretion increases. 
E)  there is no change in insulin or glucagon levels.

Question 2

If both ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) and cortisol levels increase, which of the following would occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH production is increased even more by positive feedback. 
B)  High cortisol levels will begin to cause ACTH levels to decline. 
C)  High ACTH levels will begin to cause cortisol levels to decline. 
D)  Aldosterone levels will increase. 
E)  None of these choices are correct. 
A)  ACTH production is increased even more by positive feedback. 
B)  High cortisol levels will begin to cause ACTH levels to decline. 
C)  High ACTH levels will begin to cause cortisol levels to decline. 
D)  Aldosterone levels will increase. 
E)  None of these choices are correct.

Question 3

Another name for the anterior pituitary is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for the anterior pituitary is...

Question 4

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

Accepted Answer

A)  is produced by cells of the anterior pituitary. 
B)  is stored and released from the posterior pituitary. 
C)  has the uterus as its primary target. 
D)  travels on axons to its target tissue. 
E)  travels in the blood from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
A)  is produced by cells of the anterior pituitary. 
B)  is stored and released from the posterior pituitary. 
C)  has the uterus as its primary target. 
D)  travels on axons to its target tissue. 
E)  travels in the blood from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.

Question 5

In addition to testosterone (testis) and estrogen (ovary), these glands also produce the hormone ____________ which decreases the production of FSH.

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxin 
B)  thyroxine 
C)  insulin 
D)  parathyroid hormone 
E)  inhibin 
A)  relaxin 
B)  thyroxine 
C)  insulin 
D)  parathyroid hormone 
E)  inhibin

Question 6

Read the  statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1) blood calcium levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2) blood calcium levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

Accepted Answer

A) Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Mark this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item. 
A) Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Mark this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question 7

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type.
-cells of parathyroid gland

Accepted Answer

A) mineralocorticoids 
B) PTH 
C) insulin 
D) ADH 
E) T3 
A) mineralocorticoids 
B) PTH 
C) insulin 
D) ADH 
E) T3

Question 8

Thyroid hormone interacts with its target tissue by

Accepted Answer

A)  using the intracellular mediator system. 
B)  binding to a membrane bound receptor. 
C)  increasing iodine uptake in the target cells. 
D)  releasing thyroglobulin. 
E)  binding to receptor molecules in the nucleus. 
A)  using the intracellular mediator system. 
B)  binding to a membrane bound receptor. 
C)  increasing iodine uptake in the target cells. 
D)  releasing thyroglobulin. 
E)  binding to receptor molecules in the nucleus.

Question 9

A person with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) forgets to take their insulin. This causes

Accepted Answer

A)  alkalosis. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  decreased urine production. 
D)  decreased appetite. 
E)  hyperglycemia. 
A)  alkalosis. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  decreased urine production. 
D)  decreased appetite. 
E)  hyperglycemia.

Question 10

The endocrine system is a system of ductless glands that secrete their products into the interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the hormone with the best description.
-progesterone

Accepted Answer

A) aids in spermatogenesis 
B) inhibits FSH secretion 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) increases flexibility of connective tissue 
A) aids in spermatogenesis 
B) inhibits FSH secretion 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) increases flexibility of connective tissue

Question 12

The adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A)  plays a role in the adaptation of the body for physical activity. 
B)  decreases its secretions during stress. 
C)  has acetylcholine as its major secretory product. 
D)  is stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system. 
E)  is the outer layer of the adrenal glands. 
A)  plays a role in the adaptation of the body for physical activity. 
B)  decreases its secretions during stress. 
C)  has acetylcholine as its major secretory product. 
D)  is stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system. 
E)  is the outer layer of the adrenal glands.

Question 13

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is synthesized by the ____ while TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is synthesized by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney; thyroid 
B)  posterior pituitary; thyroid 
C)  hypothalamus; anterior pituitary 
D)  kidney; anterior pituitary 
E)  posterior pituitary; hypothalamus 
A)  kidney; thyroid 
B)  posterior pituitary; thyroid 
C)  hypothalamus; anterior pituitary 
D)  kidney; anterior pituitary 
E)  posterior pituitary; hypothalamus

Question 14

Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamic releasing hormones. 
B)  hormones from the anterior pituitary. 
C)  action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons. 
D)  the primary capillary network. 
E)  the sympathetic nervous system. 
A)  hypothalamic releasing hormones. 
B)  hormones from the anterior pituitary. 
C)  action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons. 
D)  the primary capillary network. 
E)  the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 15

Growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  increases amino acid uptake in cells. 
B)  decreases the use of fat as an energy source. 
C)  decreases the synthesis and storage of glycogen. 
D)  increases the use of glucose for energy. 
E)  facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells. 
A)  increases amino acid uptake in cells. 
B)  decreases the use of fat as an energy source. 
C)  decreases the synthesis and storage of glycogen. 
D)  increases the use of glucose for energy. 
E)  facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells.

Question 16

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH (antidiuretic hormone) 
B)  TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) 
C)  CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) 
D)  FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) 
E)  oxytocin 
A)  ADH (antidiuretic hormone) 
B)  TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) 
C)  CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) 
D)  FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) 
E)  oxytocin

Question 17

Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  LH (luteinizing hormone). 
B)  MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone). 
C)  TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). 
D)  ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). 
E)  FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone). 
A)  LH (luteinizing hormone). 
B)  MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone). 
C)  TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). 
D)  ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). 
E)  FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone).

Question 18

Arrange the following in the sequence in which releasing hormones travel through them. (1) secondary capillary network
(2) primary capillary network
(3) hypothalamohypophysial portal vessels

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  3, 2, 1 
C)  2, 3, 1 
D)  3, 1, 2 
E)  2, 1, 3 
A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  3, 2, 1 
C)  2, 3, 1 
D)  3, 1, 2 
E)  2, 1, 3

Question 19

Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight gain 
B)  exophthalmos 
C)  warm, flushed skin 
D)  increased heart rate 
E)  weight loss 
A)  weight gain 
B)  exophthalmos 
C)  warm, flushed skin 
D)  increased heart rate 
E)  weight loss

Question 20

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-TSH

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones 
B) increases adrenal cortex secretions 
C) development of immune system 
D) milk production 
E) decreases blood calcium levels 
A) stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones 
B) increases adrenal cortex secretions 
C) development of immune system 
D) milk production 
E) decreases blood calcium levels

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

When blood sugar levels decrease,

If both ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) and cortisol levels increase, which of the following would occur?

Another name for the anterior pituitary is the ________.

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

In addition to testosterone (testis) and estrogen (ovary), these glands also produce the hormone ____________ which decreases the production of FSH.

Read the statements and use the following key to answer them. -(1) blood calcium levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2) blood calcium levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type. -cells of parathyroid gland

Thyroid hormone interacts with its target tissue by

A person with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) forgets to take their insulin. This causes

The endocrine system is a system of ductless glands that secrete their products into the interstitial fluid.

Match the hormone with the best description. -progesterone

The adrenal medulla

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is synthesized by the ____ while TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is synthesized by the ____.

Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

Growth hormone

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary?

Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by

Arrange the following in the sequence in which releasing hormones travel through them. (1) secondary capillary network (2) primary capillary network (3) hypothalamohypophysial portal vessels

Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -TSH

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