Question 1

What happens in a short-loop negative feedback control system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The anterior pituitary hormone feeds back to the hypothalamus, suppressing releasing hormone. 
B)  The target gland's hormone feeds back to the anterior pituitary, suppressing the tropic hormone. 
C)  The target gland's hormone does not feed back to any other gland. 
D)  The anterior pituitary hormone feeds back to the posterior pituitary gland, stimulating the inhibiting hormone. 
A)  The anterior pituitary hormone feeds back to the hypothalamus, suppressing releasing hormone. 
B)  The target gland's hormone feeds back to the anterior pituitary, suppressing the tropic hormone. 
C)  The target gland's hormone does not feed back to any other gland. 
D)  The anterior pituitary hormone feeds back to the posterior pituitary gland, stimulating the inhibiting hormone.

Question 2

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code.
-bone cells that dissolve bone

Accepted Answer

A) osteocytes 
B) osteoblasts 
C) osteoclasts 
A) osteocytes 
B) osteoblasts 
C) osteoclasts

Question 3

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code.
-bone cells that are entombed in bone

Accepted Answer

A) osteocytes 
B) osteoblasts 
C) osteoclasts 
A) osteocytes 
B) osteoblasts 
C) osteoclasts

Question 4

Indicate which of the features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-synthesizes the hormones it secretes

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the posterior pituitary 
B) applies to the anterior pituitary 
C) applies to both the posterior and anterior pituitary 
A) applies to the posterior pituitary 
B) applies to the anterior pituitary 
C) applies to both the posterior and anterior pituitary

Question 5

Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________....

Question 6

MATCHING
Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system or the nervous system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-specificity is dependent on specificity of target-cell receptors

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the endocrine system 
B) applies to the nervous system 
C) applies to both the endocrine and nervous systems 
A) applies to the endocrine system 
B) applies to the nervous system 
C) applies to both the endocrine and nervous systems

Question 7

MATCHING
Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system or the nervous system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-cerebral cortex can influence activities

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the endocrine system 
B) applies to the nervous system 
C) applies to both the endocrine and nervous systems 
A) applies to the endocrine system 
B) applies to the nervous system 
C) applies to both the endocrine and nervous systems

Question 8

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code.
-stimulated by growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A) osteocytes 
B) osteoblasts 
C) osteoclasts 
A) osteocytes 
B) osteoblasts 
C) osteoclasts

Question 9

Describe how the hypothalamus and pituitary interact to control many endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus and pituitary gland wor

Question 10

Which statement concerning growth hormone is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth hormone levels in the blood are directly correlated with the rate of growth throughout life. 
B)  Growth hormone stimulates the secretion of somatomedins. 
C)  Growth hormone stimulates osteoclast activity. 
D)  Excessive growth hormone in adults will cause the disease called gigantism. 
A)  Growth hormone levels in the blood are directly correlated with the rate of growth throughout life. 
B)  Growth hormone stimulates the secretion of somatomedins. 
C)  Growth hormone stimulates osteoclast activity. 
D)  Excessive growth hormone in adults will cause the disease called gigantism.

Question 11

Which statement concerning melanocyte-stimulating hormones is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are responsible for the deposition of melanin in the skin during the process of tanning. 
B)  They are not present in significant amounts in adult humans. 
C)  They are present in varying amounts in races of different skin colour. 
D)  They are important for colour adaptations associated with camouflage in certain lower vertebrates. 
A)  They are responsible for the deposition of melanin in the skin during the process of tanning. 
B)  They are not present in significant amounts in adult humans. 
C)  They are present in varying amounts in races of different skin colour. 
D)  They are important for colour adaptations associated with camouflage in certain lower vertebrates.

Question 12

A hormone can influence the activity of another hormone at a given target cell in one of three ways: permissiveness,synergism and antagonism.Which statement concerning the above concept is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  With permissiveness, one hormone must be present in adequate amounts for the full exertion of another hormone's effect. 
B)  Synergism occurs when the action of one hormone is more dominant than another hormone. 
C)  Antagonism occurs when hormones compete for the hormone's receptors. 
D)  ADH and oxytocin are a good example of antagonistic hormones. 
A)  With permissiveness, one hormone must be present in adequate amounts for the full exertion of another hormone's effect. 
B)  Synergism occurs when the action of one hormone is more dominant than another hormone. 
C)  Antagonism occurs when hormones compete for the hormone's receptors. 
D)  ADH and oxytocin are a good example of antagonistic hormones.

Question 13

Growth hormone exerts metabolic effects unrelated to growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Indicate which of the features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-its release of hormones is directly controlled by hypothalamic hypophysiotropic hormones

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the posterior pituitary 
B) applies to the anterior pituitary 
C) applies to both the posterior and anterior pituitary 
A) applies to the posterior pituitary 
B) applies to the anterior pituitary 
C) applies to both the posterior and anterior pituitary

Question 15

The most common site for metabolism of hormones is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common site for metabolism of...

Question 16

In addition to GH,which other hormone is essential for normal growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  parathyroid hormone 
C)  Calcitonin 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  Insulin 
B)  parathyroid hormone 
C)  Calcitonin 
D)  Glucagon

Question 17

Which statement concerning amines is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They consist of a chain of specific amino acids of varying length. 
B)  They are derived from alanine. 
C)  They include the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland and adrenal medulla. 
D)  They are derived from tyrosine. 
A)  They consist of a chain of specific amino acids of varying length. 
B)  They are derived from alanine. 
C)  They include the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland and adrenal medulla. 
D)  They are derived from tyrosine.

Question 18

The anterior pituitary is involved in the regulation of reproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement concerning an antioxidant melatonin is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It accelerates metabolism. 
B)  It defends against free radicals. 
C)  It lowers the concentration of blood sugar. 
D)  It serves as a secondary messenger. 
A)  It accelerates metabolism. 
B)  It defends against free radicals. 
C)  It lowers the concentration of blood sugar. 
D)  It serves as a secondary messenger.

Question 20

____________________ is the process of forming bone in a long bone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process of forming bone...

What happens in a short-loop negative feedback control system?

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code. -bone cells that dissolve bone

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code. -bone cells that are entombed in bone

Indicate which of the features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -synthesizes the hormones it secretes

Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________.

MATCHING Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system or the nervous system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -specificity is dependent on specificity of target-cell receptors

MATCHING Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system or the nervous system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -cerebral cortex can influence activities

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code. -stimulated by growth hormone

Describe how the hypothalamus and pituitary interact to control many endocrine glands.

Which statement concerning growth hormone is correct?

Which statement concerning melanocyte-stimulating hormones is correct?

A hormone can influence the activity of another hormone at a given target cell in one of three ways: permissiveness,synergism and antagonism.Which statement concerning the above concept is correct?

Growth hormone exerts metabolic effects unrelated to growth.

Indicate which of the features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -its release of hormones is directly controlled by hypothalamic hypophysiotropic hormones

The most common site for metabolism of hormones is the ____________________.

In addition to GH,which other hormone is essential for normal growth?

Which statement concerning amines is correct?

The anterior pituitary is involved in the regulation of reproduction.

Which statement concerning an antioxidant melatonin is correct?

____________________ is the process of forming bone in a long bone.

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Exam 5: Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

What happens in a short-loop negative feedback control system?

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code. -bone cells that dissolve bone

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code. -bone cells that are entombed in bone

Indicate which of the features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -synthesizes the hormones it secretes

Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________.

MATCHING Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system or the nervous system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -specificity is dependent on specificity of target-cell receptors

MATCHING Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system or the nervous system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -cerebral cortex can influence activities

Match the description with the types of bone cells by using the answer code. -stimulated by growth hormone

Describe how the hypothalamus and pituitary interact to control many endocrine glands.

Which statement concerning growth hormone is correct?

Which statement concerning melanocyte-stimulating hormones is correct?

A hormone can influence the activity of another hormone at a given target cell in one of three ways: permissiveness,synergism and antagonism.Which statement concerning the above concept is correct?

Growth hormone exerts metabolic effects unrelated to growth.

Indicate which of the features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -its release of hormones is directly controlled by hypothalamic hypophysiotropic hormones

The most common site for metabolism of hormones is the ____________________.

In addition to GH,which other hormone is essential for normal growth?

Which statement concerning amines is correct?

The anterior pituitary is involved in the regulation of reproduction.

Which statement concerning an antioxidant melatonin is correct?

____________________ is the process of forming bone in a long bone.

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

Filters