Question 1

Which statement is correct for calcitonin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is stimulated by TSH. 
B)  It is stimulated by TCSH. 
C)  It is secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland. 
D)  It is stored in the colloid of the thyroid follicles. 
A)  It is stimulated by TSH. 
B)  It is stimulated by TCSH. 
C)  It is secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland. 
D)  It is stored in the colloid of the thyroid follicles.

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):
-epinephrine

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

C cells between the follicles of the thyroid gland secrete the hormone ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of C cells between the follicles of the...

Question 4

What would a drop in blood pressure be expected to lead to?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased plasma aldosterone levels 
B)  increased glucocorticoid levels 
C)  decreased plasma aldosterone levels 
D)  decreased glucocorticoid levels 
A)  increased plasma aldosterone levels 
B)  increased glucocorticoid levels 
C)  decreased plasma aldosterone levels 
D)  decreased glucocorticoid levels

Question 5

Vitamin D must be provided entirely by dietary sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following hormones does NOT increase membrane transport of amino acids into body cells?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which statement concerning vitamin D is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be synthesized by the skin on exposure to sunlight. 
B)  It must be modified by biochemical alterations within the liver and kidneys before it is biologically active. 
C)  It enhances the effect of calcitonin on bone. 
D)  It increases Ca2+ absorption in the intestine. 
A)  It can be synthesized by the skin on exposure to sunlight. 
B)  It must be modified by biochemical alterations within the liver and kidneys before it is biologically active. 
C)  It enhances the effect of calcitonin on bone. 
D)  It increases Ca2+ absorption in the intestine.

Question 8

The outer portion of the adrenal gland is known as the ____________________,which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

adrenal co

Question 9

Describe how blood calcium levels are regulated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how blood calcium levels are regulated....

Question 10

Hypothyroidism may not occur when?

Accepted Answer

A)  occur secondarily to posterior pituitary failure. 
B)  occur due to inadequate dietary supply of iodine. 
C)  be due to failure of the thyroid gland itself. 
A)  occur secondarily to posterior pituitary failure. 
B)  occur due to inadequate dietary supply of iodine. 
C)  be due to failure of the thyroid gland itself.

Question 11

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted in response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  insulin 
D)  aldosterone 
A)  cortisol 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  insulin 
D)  aldosterone

Question 12

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated basal metabolic rate 
B)  myxedema 
C)  weakness 
D)  excessive perspiration 
A)  elevated basal metabolic rate 
B)  myxedema 
C)  weakness 
D)  excessive perspiration

Question 13

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):
-increases 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 14

What does the nervous manifestations occurring in diabetes mellitus result in?

Accepted Answer

A)  arise as a result of depression of the brain due to acidosis produced by excessive fat metabolism and ketone accumulation. 
B)  arise as a result of starvation of the brain tissue due to the inability of glucose to gain entry to the brain cells in the absence of insulin. 
C)  occur early in the course of the disease before other symptoms become obvious. 
A)  arise as a result of depression of the brain due to acidosis produced by excessive fat metabolism and ketone accumulation. 
B)  arise as a result of starvation of the brain tissue due to the inability of glucose to gain entry to the brain cells in the absence of insulin. 
C)  occur early in the course of the disease before other symptoms become obvious.

Question 15

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):
-thyroid-stimulating hormone

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 16

Which statement is INCORRECT for glycogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It results in a storage form of glucose. 
B)  It is stimulated by glucagon. 
C)  It is stimulated by insulin. 
A)  It results in a storage form of glucose. 
B)  It is stimulated by glucagon. 
C)  It is stimulated by insulin.

Question 17

Match using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
a.osteoblast
b.osteocyte
c.osteoclast
*____ dissolves bone
*____ secretes organic matrix of bone
*____ forms a membrane between the bone fluid and ECF across which Ca2+ efflux occurs
*____ stimulated by PTH
*____ inhibited by PTH
*____ inhibited by calcitonin

Accepted Answer

Question 18

The ____________________ cells of the thyroid gland secrete the iodine-containing hormones ____________________ and ____________________,whereas the ____________________ cells of the thyroid secrete the Ca²⁺-regulating hormone ____________________.

Accepted Answer

follicular,tri-iodothyronine,tetraiodoth

Question 19

Which is correct with regards to thyroid hormone secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  The anterior pituitary controls daily regulation while the hypothalamus controls long-term patterns of secretion. 
B)  TSH causes TRH to be secreted, which, in turn, stimulates T3 and T4 release. 
C)  Thyroid hormone negatively feedback to the hypothalamus. 
D)  Control is primarily neural. 
A)  The anterior pituitary controls daily regulation while the hypothalamus controls long-term patterns of secretion. 
B)  TSH causes TRH to be secreted, which, in turn, stimulates T3 and T4 release. 
C)  Thyroid hormone negatively feedback to the hypothalamus. 
D)  Control is primarily neural.

Question 20

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):
-corticotropin-releasing hormone

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

Which statement is correct for calcitonin?

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): -epinephrine

C cells between the follicles of the thyroid gland secrete the hormone ____________________.

What would a drop in blood pressure be expected to lead to?

Vitamin D must be provided entirely by dietary sources.

Which of the following hormones does NOT increase membrane transport of amino acids into body cells?

Which statement concerning vitamin D is INCORRECT?

The outer portion of the adrenal gland is known as the ,which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of .

Describe how blood calcium levels are regulated.

Hypothyroidism may not occur when?

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted in response to stress?

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with hyperthyroidism?

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): -increases the blood glucose concentration

What does the nervous manifestations occurring in diabetes mellitus result in?

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): -thyroid-stimulating hormone

Which statement is INCORRECT for glycogenesis?

The cells of the thyroid gland secrete the iodine-containing hormones and ,whereas the cells of the thyroid secrete the Ca²⁺-regulating hormone .

Which is correct with regards to thyroid hormone 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): -corticotropin-releasing hormone

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Exam 16: The Endocrine Glands

Which statement is correct for calcitonin?

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): -epinephrine

C cells between the follicles of the thyroid gland secrete the hormone ____________________.

What would a drop in blood pressure be expected to lead to?

Vitamin D must be provided entirely by dietary sources.

Which of the following hormones does NOT increase membrane transport of amino acids into body cells?

Which statement concerning vitamin D is INCORRECT?

The outer portion of the adrenal gland is known as the ____________________,which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of ____________________.

Describe how blood calcium levels are regulated.

Hypothyroidism may not occur when?

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted in response to stress?

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with hyperthyroidism?

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): -increases the blood glucose concentration

What does the nervous manifestations occurring in diabetes mellitus result in?

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): -thyroid-stimulating hormone

Which statement is INCORRECT for glycogenesis?

The ____________________ cells of the thyroid gland secrete the iodine-containing hormones ____________________ and ____________________,whereas the ____________________ cells of the thyroid secrete the Ca²⁺-regulating hormone ____________________.

Which is correct with regards to thyroid hormone 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): -corticotropin-releasing hormone

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 outer portion of the adrenal gland is known as the ,which secretes hormones belonging to the chemical class of .

The cells of the thyroid gland secrete the iodine-containing hormones and ,whereas the cells of the thyroid secrete the Ca²⁺-regulating hormone .