Question 1

Which control pathway leads to the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hormone stimulates the release of another hormone. 
B)  The nervous system stimulates a gland directly. 
C)  Changing plasma levels of a substance stimulate a gland directly. 
A)  A hormone stimulates the release of another hormone. 
B)  The nervous system stimulates a gland directly. 
C)  Changing plasma levels of a substance stimulate a gland directly. A

Question 2

What hormone is manufactured by cells of the pineal gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  Melatonin 
E)  Cortisol 
A)  ADH 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  Melatonin 
E)  Cortisol D

Question 3

Molecules that are produced within one tissue that then regulate another tissue within the same organ are called _________ secretions.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocrine 
B)  paracrine 
C)  endocrine 
D)  exocrine 
A)  autocrine 
B)  paracrine 
C)  endocrine 
D)  exocrine A

Question 4

Steroid hormones are lipid soluble, so they cannot pass through the plasma membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sex hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the cause of Type-1diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excess sugar in the diet 
B)  Obesity 
C)  An autoimmune disease 
D)  An effect of aging 
E)  A defect in antidiuretic hormone secretion 
A)  Excess sugar in the diet 
B)  Obesity 
C)  An autoimmune disease 
D)  An effect of aging 
E)  A defect in antidiuretic hormone secretion

Question 7

What stimulates the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid hormone 
B)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  Growth hormone 
D)  Antidiuretic hormone 
E)  Epinephrine 
A)  Thyroid hormone 
B)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  Growth hormone 
D)  Antidiuretic hormone 
E)  Epinephrine

Question 8

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth hormone 
B)  Thyroid stimulating hormone 
C)  Antidiuretic hormone 
D)  Follicle stimulating hormone 
E)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
A)  Growth hormone 
B)  Thyroid stimulating hormone 
C)  Antidiuretic hormone 
D)  Follicle stimulating hormone 
E)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 9

What hormone lowers blood calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  PTH 
B)  GH 
C)  Calcitonin 
D)  Calcitriol 
E)  Aldosterone 
A)  PTH 
B)  GH 
C)  Calcitonin 
D)  Calcitriol 
E)  Aldosterone

Question 10

Hormone effects on target cells can continue even if hormone secretion has stopped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What hormone raises blood calcium levels, stimulates osteoclasts, and increases absorption of dietary calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  PTH 
B)  Calcitonin 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  ADH 
E)  Insulin 
A)  PTH 
B)  Calcitonin 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  ADH 
E)  Insulin

Question 12

What is the action of glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulates liver cells to convert glycogen to glucose 
B)  Stimulates liver cells to synthesize glycogen from glucose 
C)  Stimulates tissue cells to transport glucose into cells 
D)  Stimulates tissue cells to export glucose into the bloodstream 
A)  Stimulates liver cells to convert glycogen to glucose 
B)  Stimulates liver cells to synthesize glycogen from glucose 
C)  Stimulates tissue cells to transport glucose into cells 
D)  Stimulates tissue cells to export glucose into the bloodstream

Question 13

Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is an example of a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  G protein 
B)  second messenger 
C)  first messenger 
D)  hormone 
E)  paracrine 
A)  G protein 
B)  second messenger 
C)  first messenger 
D)  hormone 
E)  paracrine

Question 14

Insulin is produced by __________ of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha cells; pancreas 
B)  beta cells; pancreas 
C)  gamma cells; pancreas 
D)  hepatocytes; liver 
A)  alpha cells; pancreas 
B)  beta cells; pancreas 
C)  gamma cells; pancreas 
D)  hepatocytes; liver

Question 15

What is an immediate physiological response to stress that occurs during the alarm phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypothalamus stimulates sympathetic pathways. 
B)  The adrenal cortex is stimulated. 
C)  The blood glucose levels decrease. 
D)  Fatty acids levels in the blood are decreased. 
A)  The hypothalamus stimulates sympathetic pathways. 
B)  The adrenal cortex is stimulated. 
C)  The blood glucose levels decrease. 
D)  Fatty acids levels in the blood are decreased.

Question 16

Cyclic AMP is produced from molecules of _________ as a result of enzymatic action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cyclic AMP is produced from molecules of...

Question 17

The ________ gland is a hormone-secreting structure located deep between the cerebral hemispheres, attached to the roof of the third ventricle. It is involved in the functioning of the biological clock.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ gland is a hormone-secreting structure...

Question 18

Special hypophyseal capillary beds carry hormones from the pituitary gland to target cells in the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A deficiency of dietary iodine would result in excessive TSH secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which hormone is not produced by the placenta?

Accepted Answer

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

Which control pathway leads to the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary?

What hormone is manufactured by cells of the pineal gland?

Molecules that are produced within one tissue that then regulate another tissue within the same organ are called _________ secretions.

Steroid hormones are lipid soluble, so they cannot pass through the plasma membrane.

Sex hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex.

What is the cause of Type-1diabetes mellitus?

What stimulates the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex?

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the anterior pituitary?

What hormone lowers blood calcium levels?

Hormone effects on target cells can continue even if hormone secretion has stopped.

What hormone raises blood calcium levels, stimulates osteoclasts, and increases absorption of dietary calcium?

What is the action of glucagon?

Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is an example of a __________.

Insulin is produced by of the .

What is an immediate physiological response to stress that occurs during the alarm phase?

Cyclic AMP is produced from molecules of _________ as a result of enzymatic action.

The ________ gland is a hormone-secreting structure located deep between the cerebral hemispheres, attached to the roof of the third ventricle. It is involved in the functioning of the biological clock.

Special hypophyseal capillary beds carry hormones from the pituitary gland to target cells in the hypothalamus.

A deficiency of dietary iodine would result in excessive TSH secretion.

Which hormone is not produced by the placenta?

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestion and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Filters

Exam 11: Endocrine System

Which control pathway leads to the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary?

What hormone is manufactured by cells of the pineal gland?

Molecules that are produced within one tissue that then regulate another tissue within the same organ are called _________ secretions.

Steroid hormones are lipid soluble, so they cannot pass through the plasma membrane.

Sex hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex.

What is the cause of Type-1diabetes mellitus?

What stimulates the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex?

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the anterior pituitary?

What hormone lowers blood calcium levels?

Hormone effects on target cells can continue even if hormone secretion has stopped.

What hormone raises blood calcium levels, stimulates osteoclasts, and increases absorption of dietary calcium?

What is the action of glucagon?

Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is an example of a __________.

Insulin is produced by __________ of the __________.

What is an immediate physiological response to stress that occurs during the alarm phase?

Cyclic AMP is produced from molecules of _________ as a result of enzymatic action.

The ________ gland is a hormone-secreting structure located deep between the cerebral hemispheres, attached to the roof of the third ventricle. It is involved in the functioning of the biological clock.

Special hypophyseal capillary beds carry hormones from the pituitary gland to target cells in the hypothalamus.

A deficiency of dietary iodine would result in excessive TSH secretion.

Which hormone is not produced by the placenta?

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestion and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Filters

Insulin is produced by of the .