Question 1

Once a structural protein is synthesized,it remains a part of the cell for the duration of the cell's life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Where does glycogenesis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  brain 
C)  working muscle 
D)  nonworking muscle 
A)  liver 
B)  brain 
C)  working muscle 
D)  nonworking muscle

Question 3

Which endocrine gland secretes hormones containing iodine?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  pancreas 
D)  thyroid 
A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  pancreas 
D)  thyroid

Question 4

The presence of a goitre is always indicative of hyperthyroidism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Indicate the causes of diabetes mellitus and its physiological effects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate the causes of diabetes mellitus and...

Question 6

The presence of vitamin D is necessary for PTH to exert its effect on promoting intestinal Ca²⁺ absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following nutrient molecules,when in excess quantities,can NOT be stored in adipose tissue as triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat-soluble vitamins 
B)  glucose 
C)  amino acids 
A)  fat-soluble vitamins 
B)  glucose 
C)  amino acids

Question 8

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-decreases the blood glucose concentration

Accepted Answer

A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers 
A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers

Question 9

Which hormone exhibits a marked diurnal variation in secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone 
B)  cortisol 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  epinephrine 
A)  aldosterone 
B)  cortisol 
C)  thyroid hormone 
D)  epinephrine

Question 10

____________________ and ____________________ are collectively referred to as thyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

T₃,tetraiodothyronin

Question 11

What occurs in reactive hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Too much glucose is transferred into the brain cells by an insulin excess. 
B)  The brain cells do not receive an adequate supply of glucose, leading to symptoms of depressed CNS activity. 
C)  An insulin deficiency exists. 
D)  A glucagon excess exists. 
A)  Too much glucose is transferred into the brain cells by an insulin excess. 
B)  The brain cells do not receive an adequate supply of glucose, leading to symptoms of depressed CNS activity. 
C)  An insulin deficiency exists. 
D)  A glucagon excess exists.

Question 12

Indicate which hormone abnormality is responsible for the symptoms listed by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-precocious pseudopuberty

Accepted Answer

A) catecholamine excess 
B) catecholamine deficiency 
C) mineralocorticoid excess 
D) glucocorticoid excess 
E) mineralocorticoid glucocorticoid deficiency
F)adrenal androgen excess in adult women
G)adrenal androgen excess in prepubertal boys
H)adrenal androgen excess before birth in female
I)parathyroid hormone deficiency
J)parathyroid hormone excess
K)vitamin D deficiency
L)vitamin D excess
M)insulin deficiency
N)insulin excess 
A) catecholamine excess 
B) catecholamine deficiency 
C) mineralocorticoid excess 
D) glucocorticoid excess 
E) mineralocorticoid glucocorticoid deficiency
F)adrenal androgen excess in adult women
G)adrenal androgen excess in prepubertal boys
H)adrenal androgen excess before birth in female
I)parathyroid hormone deficiency
J)parathyroid hormone excess
K)vitamin D deficiency
L)vitamin D excess
M)insulin deficiency
N)insulin excess

Question 13

Which statement concerning adrenocortical hormones is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  The glucocorticoids are examples. 
B)  Some are steroids. 
C)  They are all controlled primarily by TSH. 
D)  They are secreted from the outer layer of the adrenal gland. 
A)  The glucocorticoids are examples. 
B)  Some are steroids. 
C)  They are all controlled primarily by TSH. 
D)  They are secreted from the outer layer of the adrenal gland.

Question 14

Which of the following is characteristic of the adrenogenital syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  precocious pseudopuberty in prepubertal boys 
B)  development of female-type external genitalia in male fetuses 
C)  hirsutism in adult females 
D)  a and c 
A)  precocious pseudopuberty in prepubertal boys 
B)  development of female-type external genitalia in male fetuses 
C)  hirsutism in adult females 
D)  a and c

Question 15

Which of the following hormones targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low,thus causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid hormone 
B)  Cortisol 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
D)  Calcitonin 
A)  thyroid hormone 
B)  Cortisol 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
D)  Calcitonin

Question 16

In response to stress,the hypothalamus secretes _____________________,which ultimately results in cortisol secretion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In response to stress,the hypothalamus secretes _____________________,which...

Question 17

What does an increase in plasma levels of ACTH lead to?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased plasma cortisol levels 
B)  increased plasma glucagon levels 
C)  increased plasma vasopressin levels 
D)  increased plasma parathyroid hormone levels 
A)  increased plasma cortisol levels 
B)  increased plasma glucagon levels 
C)  increased plasma vasopressin levels 
D)  increased plasma parathyroid hormone levels

Question 18

The blood glucose level is the primary controlling factor of insulin secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tri-iodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine are produced by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement is correct for calcitonin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances the effect of parathyroid hormone on bone and kidneys. 
B)  It is synthesized in the skin in the presence of sunlight. 
C)  A deficiency of calcitonin produces diabetes insipidus. 
D)  It is secreted in response to hypercalcemia. 
A)  It enhances the effect of parathyroid hormone on bone and kidneys. 
B)  It is synthesized in the skin in the presence of sunlight. 
C)  A deficiency of calcitonin produces diabetes insipidus. 
D)  It is secreted in response to hypercalcemia.

Once a structural protein is synthesized,it remains a part of the cell for the duration of the cell's life.

Where does glycogenesis occur?

Which endocrine gland secretes hormones containing iodine?

The presence of a goitre is always indicative of hyperthyroidism.

Indicate the causes of diabetes mellitus and its physiological effects.

The presence of vitamin D is necessary for PTH to exert its effect on promoting intestinal Ca²⁺ absorption.

Which of the following nutrient molecules,when in excess quantities,can NOT be stored in adipose tissue as triglycerides?

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -decreases the blood glucose concentration

Which hormone exhibits a marked diurnal variation in secretion?

and are collectively referred to as thyroid hormone.

What occurs in reactive hypoglycemia?

Indicate which hormone abnormality is responsible for the symptoms listed by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -precocious pseudopuberty

Which statement concerning adrenocortical hormones is INCORRECT?

Which of the following is characteristic of the adrenogenital syndrome?

Which of the following hormones targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low,thus causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood?

In response to stress,the hypothalamus secretes _____________________,which ultimately results in cortisol secretion.

What does an increase in plasma levels of ACTH lead to?

The blood glucose level is the primary controlling factor of insulin secretion.

Tri-iodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine are produced by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

Which statement is correct for calcitonin?

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Exam 16: The Endocrine Glands

Once a structural protein is synthesized,it remains a part of the cell for the duration of the cell's life.

Where does glycogenesis occur?

Which endocrine gland secretes hormones containing iodine?

The presence of a goitre is always indicative of hyperthyroidism.

Indicate the causes of diabetes mellitus and its physiological effects.

The presence of vitamin D is necessary for PTH to exert its effect on promoting intestinal Ca²⁺ absorption.

Which of the following nutrient molecules,when in excess quantities,can NOT be stored in adipose tissue as triglycerides?

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -decreases the blood glucose concentration

Which hormone exhibits a marked diurnal variation in secretion?

____________________ and ____________________ are collectively referred to as thyroid hormone.

What occurs in reactive hypoglycemia?

Indicate which hormone abnormality is responsible for the symptoms listed by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -precocious pseudopuberty

Which statement concerning adrenocortical hormones is INCORRECT?

Which of the following is characteristic of the adrenogenital syndrome?

Which of the following hormones targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low,thus causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood?

In response to stress,the hypothalamus secretes _____________________,which ultimately results in cortisol secretion.

What does an increase in plasma levels of ACTH lead to?

The blood glucose level is the primary controlling factor of insulin secretion.

Tri-iodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine are produced by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

Which statement is correct for calcitonin?

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

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 Reproductive System

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and are collectively referred to as thyroid hormone.