Question 1

In hypocalcemia,

Accepted Answer

A)  incidence of bone fractures increases. 
B)  muscular weakness is common. 
C)  cardiac arrhythmias occur. 
D)  constipation becomes a problem. 
E)  the nervous system becomes depressed. 
A)  incidence of bone fractures increases. 
B)  muscular weakness is common. 
C)  cardiac arrhythmias occur. 
D)  constipation becomes a problem. 
E)  the nervous system becomes depressed.

Question 2

The zona fasciculata of the adrenal glands secretes the hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  androstenedione. 
B)  aldosterone. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  epinephrine. 
E)  ADH. 
A)  androstenedione. 
B)  aldosterone. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  epinephrine. 
E)  ADH.

Question 3

Which of the following will decrease glucocorticoid secretion by the adrenal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia and stress 
B)  increased CRH production 
C)  increased plasma levels of cortisol 
D)  increased plasma levels of ACTH 
E)  decreased plasma levels of cortisol 
A)  hypoglycemia and stress 
B)  increased CRH production 
C)  increased plasma levels of cortisol 
D)  increased plasma levels of ACTH 
E)  decreased plasma levels of cortisol

Question 4

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes.
-anterior pituitary

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon 
B) progesterone 
C) cortisol 
D) T3 
E) prolactin 
A) glucagon 
B) progesterone 
C) cortisol 
D) T3 
E) prolactin

Question 5

Anterior pituitary hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  are all proteins or glycoproteins. 
B)  are transported in the hypothalamohypophysial portal system. 
C)  bind to intracellular receptor molecules. 
D)  have a half-life of hours. 
E)  are released as a direct result of action potentials. 
A)  are all proteins or glycoproteins. 
B)  are transported in the hypothalamohypophysial portal system. 
C)  bind to intracellular receptor molecules. 
D)  have a half-life of hours. 
E)  are released as a direct result of action potentials.

Question 6

Describe the hormone relaxin.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relaxin is produced by the parathyroid glands and triggers the release of calcium from the bones. 
B)  Relaxin is produced by the testes and stimulates secretion of the reproductive glands. 
C)  Relaxin is produced by the adrenal cortex and maintains normal metabolism. 
D)  Relaxin is produced by the ovaries and increases the flexibility of connective tissue. 
A)  Relaxin is produced by the parathyroid glands and triggers the release of calcium from the bones. 
B)  Relaxin is produced by the testes and stimulates secretion of the reproductive glands. 
C)  Relaxin is produced by the adrenal cortex and maintains normal metabolism. 
D)  Relaxin is produced by the ovaries and increases the flexibility of connective tissue.

Question 7

Which of the following would NOT affect blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat content of a meal 
B)  gastrointestinal hormones 
C)  breakdown of glycogen 
D)  autonomic nervous system 
E)  protein content of a meal 
A)  fat content of a meal 
B)  gastrointestinal hormones 
C)  breakdown of glycogen 
D)  autonomic nervous system 
E)  protein content of a meal

In hypocalcemia,

The zona fasciculata of the adrenal glands secretes the hormone

Which of the following will decrease glucocorticoid secretion by the adrenal cortex?

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -anterior pituitary

Anterior pituitary hormones

Describe the hormone relaxin.

Which of the following would NOT affect blood glucose levels?

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

In hypocalcemia,

The zona fasciculata of the adrenal glands secretes the hormone

Which of the following will decrease glucocorticoid secretion by the adrenal cortex?

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -anterior pituitary

Anterior pituitary hormones

Describe the hormone relaxin.

Which of the following would NOT affect blood glucose levels?

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

Filters