Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of insulin secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased GLUT-4 mobilization 
B)  promoting glucose uptake by neural tissue 
C)  inhibiting lipolysis 
D)  promoting glycogenesis 
A)  increased GLUT-4 mobilization 
B)  promoting glucose uptake by neural tissue 
C)  inhibiting lipolysis 
D)  promoting glycogenesis

Question 2

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):
-vitamin D

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 3

Which statement is true during the absorptive state?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogenolysis is occurring. 
B)  fats are the primary energy source. 
C)  glucose is the main energy source. 
D)  amino acid degradation is occurring. 
A)  glycogenolysis is occurring. 
B)  fats are the primary energy source. 
C)  glucose is the main energy source. 
D)  amino acid degradation is occurring.

Question 4

All forms of diabetes mellitus are characterized by a lack of pancreatic insulin secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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):
-hypercalcemia,hypophosphatemia,thinning of bone,Ca²⁺-containing kidney stones,reduced excitability of neuromuscular system,cardiac disturbances

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 6

Amino acids can be converted to glucose whereas fatty acids cannot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Plasma phosphate concentration is not as tightly controlled as plasma calcium concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Calcitonin decreases plasma Ca²⁺.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What characterizes hypoparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocalcemia 
B)  hypophosphatemia 
C)  reduced neuromuscular excitability 
D)  hyperkalemia 
A)  hypocalcemia 
B)  hypophosphatemia 
C)  reduced neuromuscular excitability 
D)  hyperkalemia

Question 10

Which statement concerning a goiter is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an enlarged thyroid. 
B)  It always accompanies hypothyroidism. 
C)  It is present only with iodine-deficient diets. 
D)  It occurs only when TSH levels are elevated. 
A)  It is an enlarged thyroid. 
B)  It always accompanies hypothyroidism. 
C)  It is present only with iodine-deficient diets. 
D)  It occurs only when TSH levels are elevated.

Question 11

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):
-aldosterone

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 12

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  mobilization of energy reserves 
B)  conservation of water and sodium 
C)  increased systemic vasodilation 
A)  mobilization of energy reserves 
B)  conservation of water and sodium 
C)  increased systemic vasodilation

Question 13

What characterizes osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced bone mass as a result of diminished laying down of the organic matrix of bone 
B)  abnormal bone calcification 
C)  hypocalcemia 
D)  osteoblast hyperactivity 
A)  reduced bone mass as a result of diminished laying down of the organic matrix of bone 
B)  abnormal bone calcification 
C)  hypocalcemia 
D)  osteoblast hyperactivity

Question 14

Which statement is correct for mineralocorticoids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They stimulate gluconeogenesis. 
B)  They stimulate protein degradation. 
C)  They act at the kidneys to promote sodium retention and enhance potassium elimination. 
D)  They contribute to the pubertal growth spurt. 
A)  They stimulate gluconeogenesis. 
B)  They stimulate protein degradation. 
C)  They act at the kidneys to promote sodium retention and enhance potassium elimination. 
D)  They contribute to the pubertal growth spurt.

Question 15

The inner portion of the adrenal gland is the ____________________,which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of _____________________.

Accepted Answer

adrena med

Question 16

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):
-high blood pressure,rapid heart rate,excessive sweating,high blood glucose infants

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 17

Which statement concerning thyroxin is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is formed by coupling one MIT and one DIT within the colloid. 
B)  It is produced by the C cells of the thyroid gland. 
C)  It exerts a calorigenic effect. 
D)  It inhibits thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin in negative-feedback fashion. 
A)  It is formed by coupling one MIT and one DIT within the colloid. 
B)  It is produced by the C cells of the thyroid gland. 
C)  It exerts a calorigenic effect. 
D)  It inhibits thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin in negative-feedback fashion.

Question 18

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):
-conversion of amino acids into glucose

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 19

Which statement is correct for glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. 
B)  It is secreted in response to a fall in blood glucose. 
C)  It is, in general, antagonistic to all other hormones in terms of metabolic effects. 
D)  It increases fat stores by inhibiting the enzyme that catalyzes triglyceride breakdown. 
A)  It is secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. 
B)  It is secreted in response to a fall in blood glucose. 
C)  It is, in general, antagonistic to all other hormones in terms of metabolic effects. 
D)  It increases fat stores by inhibiting the enzyme that catalyzes triglyceride breakdown.

Question 20

Coupling of two DITs yields _____________________,whereas coupling of one DIT and one MIT results in the formation of _____________________.

Accepted Answer

tetraiodothyronine,tri-iodothy

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of insulin secretion?

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): -vitamin D

Which statement is true during the absorptive state?

All forms of diabetes mellitus are characterized by a lack of pancreatic insulin secretion.

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): -hypercalcemia,hypophosphatemia,thinning of bone,Ca²⁺-containing kidney stones,reduced excitability of neuromuscular system,cardiac disturbances

Amino acids can be converted to glucose whereas fatty acids cannot.

Plasma phosphate concentration is not as tightly controlled as plasma calcium concentration.

Calcitonin decreases plasma Ca²⁺.

What characterizes hypoparathyroidism?

Which statement concerning a goiter is correct?

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): -aldosterone

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the general adaptation syndrome?

What characterizes osteoporosis?

Which statement is correct for mineralocorticoids?

The inner portion of the adrenal gland is the ,which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of _.

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): -high blood pressure,rapid heart rate,excessive sweating,high blood glucose infants

Which statement concerning thyroxin is correct?

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): -conversion of amino acids into glucose

Which statement is correct for glucagon?

Coupling of two DITs yields _,whereas coupling of one DIT and one MIT results in the formation of _.

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Exam 16: The Endocrine Glands

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of insulin secretion?

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): -vitamin D

Which statement is true during the absorptive state?

All forms of diabetes mellitus are characterized by a lack of pancreatic insulin secretion.

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): -hypercalcemia,hypophosphatemia,thinning of bone,Ca²⁺-containing kidney stones,reduced excitability of neuromuscular system,cardiac disturbances

Amino acids can be converted to glucose whereas fatty acids cannot.

Plasma phosphate concentration is not as tightly controlled as plasma calcium concentration.

Calcitonin decreases plasma Ca²⁺.

What characterizes hypoparathyroidism?

Which statement concerning a goiter is correct?

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): -aldosterone

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the general adaptation syndrome?

What characterizes osteoporosis?

Which statement is correct for mineralocorticoids?

The inner portion of the adrenal gland is the ____________________,which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of _____________________.

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): -high blood pressure,rapid heart rate,excessive sweating,high blood glucose infants

Which statement concerning thyroxin is correct?

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): -conversion of amino acids into glucose

Which statement is correct for glucagon?

Coupling of two DITs yields _____________________,whereas coupling of one DIT and one MIT results in the formation of _____________________.

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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The inner portion of the adrenal gland is the ,which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of _.

Coupling of two DITs yields _,whereas coupling of one DIT and one MIT results in the formation of _.