Question 1

Which statement is NOT true of cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has immunosuppressive effects. 
B)  It is an anti-inflammatory. 
C)  It results in facultative potassium resorption. 
A)  It has immunosuppressive effects. 
B)  It is an anti-inflammatory. 
C)  It results in facultative potassium resorption.

Question 2

Both Type I and Type II diabetes must be treated by regular insulin injections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cortisol is the primary mineralocorticoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Calcium is NOT important to the normal functioning of the body,so it is very important that the plasma Ca²⁺ concentration be well regulated.In which of the following ways does calcium play an important role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium plays an important role in the absorption of vitamin D from the digestive tract. 
B)  Calcium is important for maintaining the proper excitability of nerves and muscles. 
C)  Calcium stimulates osteoblasts to lay down bone. 
A)  Calcium plays an important role in the absorption of vitamin D from the digestive tract. 
B)  Calcium is important for maintaining the proper excitability of nerves and muscles. 
C)  Calcium stimulates osteoblasts to lay down bone.

Question 5

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):
-stimulated by insulin

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 6

Epinephrine is more potent than norepinephrine at beta 2 adrenergic receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is characteristic of Conn's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  K+ increase in the blood 
B)  Na+ depletion 
C)  hypertension 
A)  K+ increase in the blood 
B)  Na+ depletion 
C)  hypertension

Question 8

Which statement concerning TSH is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is inhibited by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). 
B)  It is inhibited by T3 and T4. 
C)  It promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia of thyroid cells. 
A)  It is inhibited by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). 
B)  It is inhibited by T3 and T4. 
C)  It promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia of thyroid cells.

Question 9

_____________________ is the primary trigger for the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ is the primary trigger for the...

Question 10

Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of calcium in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroxine 
B)  tri-iodothyronine 
C)  Calcitonin 
D)  parathyoid hormone 
A)  thyroxine 
B)  tri-iodothyronine 
C)  Calcitonin 
D)  parathyoid hormone

Question 11

Osteoblasts communicate to osteoclasts via osteoprotegerin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Increased levels of which hormone would NOT result in increased blood fatty acid levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon 
B)  growth hormone 
C)  insulin 
D)  epinephrine 
A)  glucagon 
B)  growth hormone 
C)  insulin 
D)  epinephrine

Question 13

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Insulin increases glucose transport into all tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A woman is found to have the following symptoms: a large goiter,muscle weakness,excessively emotional and irritable disposition,extreme weight loss,a constant feeling of being too warm in normal-temperature rooms,and bulging eyes.What is the provisional diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  myxedema 
B)  Cushing's disease 
C)  Conn's syndrome 
D)  Graves' disease 
A)  myxedema 
B)  Cushing's disease 
C)  Conn's syndrome 
D)  Graves' disease

Question 16

Which biochemical event does NOT take place during thyroid hormone synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  One monoiodotyrosine molecule combines with one diiodotyrosine molecule to form one tri-iodothyronine molecule. 
B)  Two iodine molecules combine with one tyrosine molecule to form one diiodotyrosine molecule. 
C)  Two diiodotyrosine molecules combine to form one molecule of thyroxine. 
D)  Four iodine molecules combine with one tyrosine molecule to form one tetraiodothyronine molecule. 
A)  One monoiodotyrosine molecule combines with one diiodotyrosine molecule to form one tri-iodothyronine molecule. 
B)  Two iodine molecules combine with one tyrosine molecule to form one diiodotyrosine molecule. 
C)  Two diiodotyrosine molecules combine to form one molecule of thyroxine. 
D)  Four iodine molecules combine with one tyrosine molecule to form one tetraiodothyronine molecule.

Question 17

What is associated with hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor resistance to cold 
B)  myxedema 
C)  slow speech, poor memory 
D)  exophthalmos 
A)  poor resistance to cold 
B)  myxedema 
C)  slow speech, poor memory 
D)  exophthalmos

Question 18

What is not a cause of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of TRH 
B)  iodine-deficient diet 
C)  Grave's disease 
D)  lack of an enzyme necessary for one of the steps in the synthesis and release of thyroid hormone. 
A)  lack of TRH 
B)  iodine-deficient diet 
C)  Grave's disease 
D)  lack of an enzyme necessary for one of the steps in the synthesis and release of thyroid hormone.

Question 19

MATCHING
Indicate the source of each of the hormones by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-glucagon

Accepted Answer

A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin 
A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin

Question 20

Which hormone does NOT increase blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone 
B)  cortisol 
C)  insulin 
A)  growth hormone 
B)  cortisol 
C)  insulin

Which statement is NOT true of cortisol?

Both Type I and Type II diabetes must be treated by regular insulin injections.

Cortisol is the primary mineralocorticoid.

Calcium is NOT important to the normal functioning of the body,so it is very important that the plasma Ca²⁺ concentration be well regulated.In which of the following ways does calcium play an important role?

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): -stimulated by insulin

Epinephrine is more potent than norepinephrine at beta 2 adrenergic receptors.

Which of the following is characteristic of Conn's syndrome?

Which statement concerning TSH is INCORRECT?

_____________________ is the primary trigger for the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.

Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of calcium in the blood?

Osteoblasts communicate to osteoclasts via osteoprotegerin.

Increased levels of which hormone would NOT result in increased blood fatty acid levels?

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

Insulin increases glucose transport into all tissues.

A woman is found to have the following symptoms: a large goiter,muscle weakness,excessively emotional and irritable disposition,extreme weight loss,a constant feeling of being too warm in normal-temperature rooms,and bulging eyes.What is the provisional diagnosis?

Which biochemical event does NOT take place during thyroid hormone synthesis?

What is associated with hyperthyroidism?

What is not a cause of hypothyroidism?

MATCHING Indicate the source of each of the hormones by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -glucagon

Which hormone does NOT increase blood glucose?

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Exam 16: The Endocrine Glands

Which statement is NOT true of cortisol?

Both Type I and Type II diabetes must be treated by regular insulin injections.

Cortisol is the primary mineralocorticoid.

Calcium is NOT important to the normal functioning of the body,so it is very important that the plasma Ca²⁺ concentration be well regulated.In which of the following ways does calcium play an important role?

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): -stimulated by insulin

Epinephrine is more potent than norepinephrine at beta 2 adrenergic receptors.

Which of the following is characteristic of Conn's syndrome?

Which statement concerning TSH is INCORRECT?

_____________________ is the primary trigger for the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.

Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of calcium in the blood?

Osteoblasts communicate to osteoclasts via osteoprotegerin.

Increased levels of which hormone would NOT result in increased blood fatty acid levels?

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

Insulin increases glucose transport into all tissues.

A woman is found to have the following symptoms: a large goiter,muscle weakness,excessively emotional and irritable disposition,extreme weight loss,a constant feeling of being too warm in normal-temperature rooms,and bulging eyes.What is the provisional diagnosis?

Which biochemical event does NOT take place during thyroid hormone synthesis?

What is associated with hyperthyroidism?

What is not a cause of hypothyroidism?

MATCHING Indicate the source of each of the hormones by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -glucagon

Which hormone does NOT increase blood glucose?

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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