Question 1

Which of the following metabolic disturbances is not associated with diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  ketoacidosis 
B)  cretinism 
C)  hyperglycemia 
D)  dehydration 
E)  electrolyte imbalance 
A)  ketoacidosis 
B)  cretinism 
C)  hyperglycemia 
D)  dehydration 
E)  electrolyte imbalance B

Question 2

The pituitary gland is regulated most directly by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal gland. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  thymus gland. 
D)  adrenal gland. 
E)  thyroid gland. 
A)  pineal gland. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  thymus gland. 
D)  adrenal gland. 
E)  thyroid gland. B

Question 3

The effects of the activation of protein kinase do not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  alteration of membrane permeability. 
B)  activation of adenylyl cyclase. 
C)  activation of gene expression. 
D)  phosphorylation of the target protein. 
E)  alteration of cellular metabolism. 
A)  alteration of membrane permeability. 
B)  activation of adenylyl cyclase. 
C)  activation of gene expression. 
D)  phosphorylation of the target protein. 
E)  alteration of cellular metabolism. B

Question 4

During hypoglycemia, all of the following would occur except:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin would be released. 
B)  more parathyroid hormone would be released. 
C)  the rate of calcium reabsorption from the kidney tubules would increase. 
D)  the rate of calcium release from bones would increase. 
E)  muscle spasms. 
A)  calcitonin would be released. 
B)  more parathyroid hormone would be released. 
C)  the rate of calcium reabsorption from the kidney tubules would increase. 
D)  the rate of calcium release from bones would increase. 
E)  muscle spasms.

Question 5

Nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen reduce fever and decrease inflammation and pain by directly inhibiting cAMP synthesis.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

MATCHING
Match the endocrine gland with a hormone action.
a.lowers and raises blood sugar
d.regulates biological rhythms
b.regulates energy metabolism
e.regulates secretion of hormones by anterior pituitary
c.increases metabolism
-Based on Berthold's methods, how do researchers today determine a tissue to be endocrine in nature?

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: They first remove

Question 7

Calcitonin works synergistically to parathyroid hormone.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

MATCHING
Match the endocrine gland with a hormone action.
a.lowers and raises blood sugar
d.regulates biological rhythms
b.regulates energy metabolism
e.regulates secretion of hormones by anterior pituitary
c.increases metabolism
-Hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the endocrine gland with a hormone...

Question 9

The principal mineralocorticoid is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  growth hormone. 
D)  aldosterone. 
E)  ACTH. 
A)  ADH. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  growth hormone. 
D)  aldosterone. 
E)  ACTH.

Question 10

MATCHING
Match the endocrine gland with a hormone action.
a.lowers and raises blood sugar
d.regulates biological rhythms
b.regulates energy metabolism
e.regulates secretion of hormones by anterior pituitary
c.increases metabolism
-Adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the endocrine gland with a hormone...

Question 11

Figure 49-2
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-The second messenger for the hormone mechanism in Figure 49-2 is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP. 
B)  G protein. 
C)  cAMP. 
D)  calmodulin. 
E)  Ca2+. 
A)  ATP. 
B)  G protein. 
C)  cAMP. 
D)  calmodulin. 
E)  Ca2+.

Question 12

What effects do hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have on metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Hypothyroidism--wh

Question 13

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes:

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH. 
B)  ACTH. 
C)  TSH. 
D)  FSH. 
E)  LH. 
A)  ADH. 
B)  ACTH. 
C)  TSH. 
D)  FSH. 
E)  LH.

Question 14

MATCHING
Match the endocrine gland with a hormone action.
a.lowers and raises blood sugar
d.regulates biological rhythms
b.regulates energy metabolism
e.regulates secretion of hormones by anterior pituitary
c.increases metabolism
-Since hormones are present in such small amounts, how can their signals be amplified enough to regulate so many physiological processes?

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Through signal amp

Question 15

Which of the following is a modified fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  prostaglandin 
B)  cyclic AMP 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  epinephrine 
E)  melatonin 
A)  prostaglandin 
B)  cyclic AMP 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  epinephrine 
E)  melatonin

Question 16

Prostaglandins are involved in the regulation of all of the following processes except:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the permeability of capillaries. 
B)  inducing labor in pregnant women. 
C)  regulating blood pressure. 
D)  promoting the healing of ulcers. 
E)  causing inflammation. 
A)  increasing the permeability of capillaries. 
B)  inducing labor in pregnant women. 
C)  regulating blood pressure. 
D)  promoting the healing of ulcers. 
E)  causing inflammation.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a chemical group to which hormones can be assigned?

Accepted Answer

A)  steroid hormones 
B)  polysaccharide hormones 
C)  amino acid derivatives 
D)  peptide hormones 
E)  fatty acid derivatives 
A)  steroid hormones 
B)  polysaccharide hormones 
C)  amino acid derivatives 
D)  peptide hormones 
E)  fatty acid derivatives

Question 18

An adult who is suffering from hyperthyroidism:

Accepted Answer

A)  is always tired. 
B)  is often hungry. 
C)  is overweight. 
D)  is mentally slow. 
E)  shows a lack of emotions. 
A)  is always tired. 
B)  is often hungry. 
C)  is overweight. 
D)  is mentally slow. 
E)  shows a lack of emotions.

Question 19

What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocrine glands are discrete structures, while exocrine glands may be specialized cells in other tissues. 
B)  Exocrine glands produce hormones, while endocrine glands do not. 
C)  Endocrine glands only affect cells in the immediate area, while exocrine glands do not. 
D)  Endocrine glands secrete into the interstitial fluid, while exocrine glands release secretions into ducts. 
E)  Exocrine glands secrete neurohormones, while endocrine glands do not. 
A)  Endocrine glands are discrete structures, while exocrine glands may be specialized cells in other tissues. 
B)  Exocrine glands produce hormones, while endocrine glands do not. 
C)  Endocrine glands only affect cells in the immediate area, while exocrine glands do not. 
D)  Endocrine glands secrete into the interstitial fluid, while exocrine glands release secretions into ducts. 
E)  Exocrine glands secrete neurohormones, while endocrine glands do not.

Question 20

The secretion of which hormone decreases when calcium blood levels increase?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin 
B)  parathyroid hormone 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  epinephrine 
E)  norepinephrine 
A)  calcitonin 
B)  parathyroid hormone 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  epinephrine 
E)  norepinephrine

Exam 49: Endocrine Regulation

Which of the following metabolic disturbances is not associated with diabetes mellitus?

The pituitary gland is regulated most directly by the:

The effects of the activation of protein kinase do not include:

During hypoglycemia, all of the following would occur except:

Nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen reduce fever and decrease inflammation and pain by directly inhibiting cAMP synthesis. ____________________

Calcitonin works synergistically to parathyroid hormone. ____________________

MATCHING Match the endocrine gland with a hormone action. a.lowers and raises blood sugar d.regulates biological rhythms b.regulates energy metabolism e.regulates secretion of hormones by anterior pituitary c.increases metabolism -Hypothalamus

The principal mineralocorticoid is:

MATCHING Match the endocrine gland with a hormone action. a.lowers and raises blood sugar d.regulates biological rhythms b.regulates energy metabolism e.regulates secretion of hormones by anterior pituitary c.increases metabolism -Adrenal medulla

Figure 49-2 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -The second messenger for the hormone mechanism in Figure 49-2 is:

What effects do hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have on metabolism?

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes:

Which of the following is a modified fatty acid?

Prostaglandins are involved in the regulation of all of the following processes except:

Which of the following is not a chemical group to which hormones can be assigned?

An adult who is suffering from hyperthyroidism:

What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

The secretion of which hormone decreases when calcium blood levels increase?

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