Question 1

The main pancreatic duct runs the entire length of the pancreas and delivers insulin and other hormones into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What causes cretinism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothyroidism 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Hypoparathyroidism 
D)  Hyperparathyroidism 
E)  Low levels of calcitonin 
A)  Hypothyroidism 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Hypoparathyroidism 
D)  Hyperparathyroidism 
E)  Low levels of calcitonin

Question 3

During which phase of the stress response do pupils dilate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alarm phase 
B)  Resistance phase 
A)  Alarm phase 
B)  Resistance phase

Question 4

Which of the following hormones is released by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid-stimulating hormone 
B)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  Growth hormone 
D)  Antidiuretic hormone 
E)  Prolactin-releasing hormone 
A)  Thyroid-stimulating hormone 
B)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  Growth hormone 
D)  Antidiuretic hormone 
E)  Prolactin-releasing hormone

Question 5

Where are the target cell receptors for water soluble hormones found? o

Accepted Answer

A)  In the nucleus 
B)  In the cytoplasm 
C)  In the rough endoplasmic reticulum 
D)  In the plasma membrane 
E)  In the mitochondrion 
A)  In the nucleus 
B)  In the cytoplasm 
C)  In the rough endoplasmic reticulum 
D)  In the plasma membrane 
E)  In the mitochondrion

Question 6

What endocrine gland is large in children but shrinks with age? Its secretions affect the production and differentiation of specific white blood cells involved in immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thymus gland 
B)  Thyroid gland 
C)  Parathyroid gland 
D)  Hypothalamus 
E)  Adrenal gland 
A)  Thymus gland 
B)  Thyroid gland 
C)  Parathyroid gland 
D)  Hypothalamus 
E)  Adrenal gland

Question 7

What endocrine gland produces steroid hormones in regions called the zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Adrenal gland 
E)  Pituitary gland 
A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Adrenal gland 
E)  Pituitary gland

Question 8

What lipid biochemicals are synthesized from arachidonic acid and have many diverse effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prostoglandins 
B)  Steroids 
C)  Cholesterol 
D)  G proteins 
A)  Prostoglandins 
B)  Steroids 
C)  Cholesterol 
D)  G proteins

Question 9

Thyroid hormones (TH) releasing in response to stimulation by TSH is an example of what control method?

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.

Question 10

What hormone exerts its effect primarily on the reproductive organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Insulin 
E)  Antidiuretic hormone 
A)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Insulin 
E)  Antidiuretic hormone

Question 11

A synthetic form of oxytocin is sometimes administered to women prior to childbirth. What would be the effect of administration of this drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulate milk production for breast feeding 
B)  Stimulate uterine contractions to help with labor 
C)  Inhibit uterine contractions to prevent labor 
D)  Stimulate ACTH production to help lower blood pressure 
A)  Stimulate milk production for breast feeding 
B)  Stimulate uterine contractions to help with labor 
C)  Inhibit uterine contractions to prevent labor 
D)  Stimulate ACTH production to help lower blood pressure

Question 12

Where is the thyroid gland located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior to the heart 
B)  Anterior to the trachea 
C)  Just under the mandible 
D)  In the brain 
E)  Superior to the kidneys 
A)  Anterior to the heart 
B)  Anterior to the trachea 
C)  Just under the mandible 
D)  In the brain 
E)  Superior to the kidneys

Question 13

T 4is five times more potent than T 3.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the action of cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases the permeability of capillary walls 
B)  Increasesthe permeability of lysosomal membranes 
C)  Stimulates the production of glucose from noncarbohydrates 
D)  Promotes protein synthesis 
E)  Stimulates the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
A)  Increases the permeability of capillary walls 
B)  Increasesthe permeability of lysosomal membranes 
C)  Stimulates the production of glucose from noncarbohydrates 
D)  Promotes protein synthesis 
E)  Stimulates the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 15

What is an example of a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mineralocorticoid 
B)  A glucocorticoid 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  Epinephrine 
E)  Glucagon 
A)  A mineralocorticoid 
B)  A glucocorticoid 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  Epinephrine 
E)  Glucagon

Question 16

PTH targets cells of the intestine, kidneys, and bones in order to regulate sodium concentration in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Hypophysealcapillary beds allow hypothalamic hormones to act on target cells in the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ashmi has lost her way while trail running in the mountains. The temperature is dropping, and she is beginning to feel a bit anxious. Which of the following hormone levels would increase under these conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  CRH 
B)  ADH 
C)  Thyroid hormones 
D)  Insulin 
A)  CRH 
B)  ADH 
C)  Thyroid hormones 
D)  Insulin

Question 19

What hormone causes contraction of uterine smooth muscle and myoepithelial cells of milk-secreting glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  PTH 
C)  PRL 
D)  OT 
E)  GH 
A)  ADH 
B)  PTH 
C)  PRL 
D)  OT 
E)  GH

Question 20

Releasing hormones are carried from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland by vessels called hypophyseal __________ veins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Releasing hormones are carried from the hypothalamus...

The main pancreatic duct runs the entire length of the pancreas and delivers insulin and other hormones into the small intestine.

What causes cretinism?

During which phase of the stress response do pupils dilate?

Which of the following hormones is released by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Where are the target cell receptors for water soluble hormones found? o

What endocrine gland is large in children but shrinks with age? Its secretions affect the production and differentiation of specific white blood cells involved in immunity.

What endocrine gland produces steroid hormones in regions called the zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis?

What lipid biochemicals are synthesized from arachidonic acid and have many diverse effects?

Thyroid hormones (TH) releasing in response to stimulation by TSH is an example of what control method?

What hormone exerts its effect primarily on the reproductive organs?

A synthetic form of oxytocin is sometimes administered to women prior to childbirth. What would be the effect of administration of this drug?

Where is the thyroid gland located?

T ₄is five times more potent than T ₃.

What is the action of cortisol?

What is an example of a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla?

PTH targets cells of the intestine, kidneys, and bones in order to regulate sodium concentration in the blood.

Hypophysealcapillary beds allow hypothalamic hormones to act on target cells in the anterior pituitary gland.

Ashmi has lost her way while trail running in the mountains. The temperature is dropping, and she is beginning to feel a bit anxious. Which of the following hormone levels would increase under these conditions?

What hormone causes contraction of uterine smooth muscle and myoepithelial cells of milk-secreting glands?

Releasing hormones are carried from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland by vessels called hypophyseal __________ veins.

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The main pancreatic duct runs the entire length of the pancreas and delivers insulin and other hormones into the small intestine.

What causes cretinism?

During which phase of the stress response do pupils dilate?

Which of the following hormones is released by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Where are the target cell receptors for water soluble hormones found? o

What endocrine gland is large in children but shrinks with age? Its secretions affect the production and differentiation of specific white blood cells involved in immunity.

What endocrine gland produces steroid hormones in regions called the zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis?

What lipid biochemicals are synthesized from arachidonic acid and have many diverse effects?

Thyroid hormones (TH) releasing in response to stimulation by TSH is an example of what control method?

What hormone exerts its effect primarily on the reproductive organs?

A synthetic form of oxytocin is sometimes administered to women prior to childbirth. What would be the effect of administration of this drug?

Where is the thyroid gland located?

T 4is five times more potent than T 3.

What is the action of cortisol?

What is an example of a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla?

PTH targets cells of the intestine, kidneys, and bones in order to regulate sodium concentration in the blood.

Hypophysealcapillary beds allow hypothalamic hormones to act on target cells in the anterior pituitary gland.

Ashmi has lost her way while trail running in the mountains. The temperature is dropping, and she is beginning to feel a bit anxious. Which of the following hormone levels would increase under these conditions?

What hormone causes contraction of uterine smooth muscle and myoepithelial cells of milk-secreting glands?

Releasing hormones are carried from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland by vessels called hypophyseal __________ veins.

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

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T ₄is five times more potent than T ₃.