Question 1

What accomplishes the transport of lipid-soluble hormones in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  loose binding with iodine 
B)  specific binding to plasma proteins 
C)  HDLs 
D)  glycolipids 
A)  loose binding with iodine 
B)  specific binding to plasma proteins 
C)  HDLs 
D)  glycolipids

Question 2

Peptide hormone receptors are located inside the target cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Growth hormone secretion increases markedly about an hour after the onset of deep sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dwarfism develops from a ____________________ of the growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dwarfism develops from a ____________________ of the...

Question 5

What are the various ways in which endocrine disorders can manifest themselves?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the various ways in which...

Question 6

What does permissiveness of hormones refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormones permit cellular processes to occur. 
B)  Hormones permit their target organs to function at the optimal rate. 
C)  In some instances, an adequate amount of one hormone must be present for the full exertion of another hormone's effect, even though the first hormone itself does not directly elicit the response. 
D)  Through numerous neuroendocrine relationships the nervous system permits the endocrine system to function. 
A)  Hormones permit cellular processes to occur. 
B)  Hormones permit their target organs to function at the optimal rate. 
C)  In some instances, an adequate amount of one hormone must be present for the full exertion of another hormone's effect, even though the first hormone itself does not directly elicit the response. 
D)  Through numerous neuroendocrine relationships the nervous system permits the endocrine system to function.

Question 7

A portal system exists between which glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla 
B)  hypothalamus and anterior pituitary 
C)  hypothalamus and posterior pituitary 
D)  large intestine and small intestine 
A)  adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla 
B)  hypothalamus and anterior pituitary 
C)  hypothalamus and posterior pituitary 
D)  large intestine and small intestine

Question 8

Hyposecretion of an endocrine gland may have a genetic basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which statement concerning the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It carries anterior pituitary hormones from the anterior pituitary gland to the hypothalamus to regulate the release of hypophysiotropic hormones. 
B)  It diverts blood directly to the pituitary, completely bypassing the hypothalamus. 
C)  It carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to regulate anterior pituitary hormone secretion. 
D)  It carries the anterior pituitary hormones into the general systemic circulation. 
A)  It carries anterior pituitary hormones from the anterior pituitary gland to the hypothalamus to regulate the release of hypophysiotropic hormones. 
B)  It diverts blood directly to the pituitary, completely bypassing the hypothalamus. 
C)  It carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to regulate anterior pituitary hormone secretion. 
D)  It carries the anterior pituitary hormones into the general systemic circulation.

Question 10

Which of the following is correct for hormones produced in the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are synthesized by the hypothalamus. 
B)  They may be only nontropic. 
C)  They are secreted into the blood. 
D)  They are secreted into ducts. 
A)  They are synthesized by the hypothalamus. 
B)  They may be only nontropic. 
C)  They are secreted into the blood. 
D)  They are secreted into ducts.

Question 11

With ____________________,one hormone must be present in adequate amounts for the full exertion of another hormone's effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With ____________________,one hormone must be present in...

Question 12

Which of the following is a neurohormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  vasopressin 
B)  thyroid hormone 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  cortisol 
A)  vasopressin 
B)  thyroid hormone 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  cortisol

Question 13

Which of the following are masculinizing hormones produced from the adrenal gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone 
B)  Androgens 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  Cortisol 
A)  growth hormone 
B)  Androgens 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  Cortisol

Question 14

Indicate which hormone is responsible for each action by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-responsible for ovulation

Accepted Answer

A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)hormone not listed 
A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)hormone not listed

Question 15

Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________....

Question 16

Epinephrine produces diverse effects on the activity of smooth muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Growth hormone does not directly affect bone growth,but instead stimulates the release of somatomedins from the liver,which in turn promote bone growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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).
-controls activities that require longer duration rather than speed

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 19

Which statement concerning growth hormone is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the uptake of amino acids by cells. 
B)  It promotes lipid synthesis 
C)  It works with insulin to lower blood sugar. 
D)  It is secreted by the hypothalamus. 
A)  It increases the uptake of amino acids by cells. 
B)  It promotes lipid synthesis 
C)  It works with insulin to lower blood sugar. 
D)  It is secreted by the hypothalamus.

Question 20

Most endocrine control systems involve ____________________ and hormonal components.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most endocrine control systems involve ____________________ and...

What accomplishes the transport of lipid-soluble hormones in the blood?

Peptide hormone receptors are located inside the target cell.

Growth hormone secretion increases markedly about an hour after the onset of deep sleep.

Dwarfism develops from a ____________________ of the growth hormone.

What are the various ways in which endocrine disorders can manifest themselves?

What does permissiveness of hormones refer to?

A portal system exists between which glands?

Hyposecretion of an endocrine gland may have a genetic basis.

Which statement concerning the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system is correct?

Which of the following is correct for hormones produced in the anterior pituitary?

With ____________________,one hormone must be present in adequate amounts for the full exertion of another hormone's effect.

Which of the following is a neurohormone?

Which of the following are masculinizing hormones produced from the adrenal gland?

Indicate which hormone is responsible for each action by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -responsible for ovulation

Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________.

Epinephrine produces diverse effects on the activity of smooth muscle.

Growth hormone does not directly affect bone growth,but instead stimulates the release of somatomedins from the liver,which in turn promote bone growth.

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). -controls activities that require longer duration rather than speed

Which statement concerning growth hormone is correct?

Most endocrine control systems involve ____________________ and hormonal components.

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Exam 5: Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

What accomplishes the transport of lipid-soluble hormones in the blood?

Peptide hormone receptors are located inside the target cell.

Growth hormone secretion increases markedly about an hour after the onset of deep sleep.

Dwarfism develops from a ____________________ of the growth hormone.

What are the various ways in which endocrine disorders can manifest themselves?

What does permissiveness of hormones refer to?

A portal system exists between which glands?

Hyposecretion of an endocrine gland may have a genetic basis.

Which statement concerning the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system is correct?

Which of the following is correct for hormones produced in the anterior pituitary?

With ____________________,one hormone must be present in adequate amounts for the full exertion of another hormone's effect.

Which of the following is a neurohormone?

Which of the following are masculinizing hormones produced from the adrenal gland?

Indicate which hormone is responsible for each action by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -responsible for ovulation

Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________.

Epinephrine produces diverse effects on the activity of smooth muscle.

Growth hormone does not directly affect bone growth,but instead stimulates the release of somatomedins from the liver,which in turn promote bone growth.

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). -controls activities that require longer duration rather than speed

Which statement concerning growth hormone is correct?

Most endocrine control systems involve ____________________ and hormonal components.

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

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