Question 1

Which statement concerning parathyroid hormone is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  PTH causes localized dissolution of bone. 
B)  PTH conserves Ca2+ by the kidney. 
C)  PTH promotes urinary excretion of PO4. 
D)  PTH directly stimulates Ca2+ absorption from the intestine. 
A)  PTH causes localized dissolution of bone. 
B)  PTH conserves Ca2+ by the kidney. 
C)  PTH promotes urinary excretion of PO4. 
D)  PTH directly stimulates Ca2+ absorption from the intestine.

Question 2

Obesity can precipitate overt Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Epinephrine and norepinephrine exert identical effects in all tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT decrease thyroid hormone production?

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in TSH production 
B)  an iodine-deficient diet 
C)  an increase in TRH production 
D)  inhibition of the iodine pump 
A)  a decrease in TSH production 
B)  an iodine-deficient diet 
C)  an increase in TRH production 
D)  inhibition of the iodine pump

Question 5

What do the symptoms of insulin excess result from?

Accepted Answer

A)  the effects of acidosis on the nervous system 
B)  excessive glucose utilization by the brain 
C)  reduced availability of glucose for the brain as a result of hypoglycemia 
D)  excessive protein breakdown 
A)  the effects of acidosis on the nervous system 
B)  excessive glucose utilization by the brain 
C)  reduced availability of glucose for the brain as a result of hypoglycemia 
D)  excessive protein breakdown

Question 6

The _____________________ is the principal site for metabolic interconversions of nutrient molecules.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____________________ is the principal site for...

Question 7

Most of the secreted T₃ is converted into T₄ outside the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin stimulates both the secretion and growth of the thyroid similar to TSH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which two hormones are produced from the same large precursor molecule,pro-opiomelanocortin?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone, cortisol 
B)  cortisol, androgen 
C)  cortisol, beta endorphin 
D)  aldosterone, androgen 
A)  aldosterone, cortisol 
B)  cortisol, androgen 
C)  cortisol, beta endorphin 
D)  aldosterone, androgen

Question 10

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):
-adrenocorticotropic 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 11

Bone is a living tissue composed of an organic extracellular matrix impregnated with ____________________ crystals consisting primarily of ____________________ salts.

Accepted Answer

hydroxyapa

Question 12

Which hormone is NOT produced by the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin 
B)  thyroxine 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
A)  calcitonin 
B)  thyroxine 
C)  parathyroid hormone

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):
-conversion of glucose into glycogen

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

Which statement is NOT true for dehydrorpiandrosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most abundant adrenal androgen. 
B)  It is responsible for the development and maintenance of the female sex drive. 
C)  It is controlled by the gonadotropic hormones. 
A)  It is the most abundant adrenal androgen. 
B)  It is responsible for the development and maintenance of the female sex drive. 
C)  It is controlled by the gonadotropic hormones.

Question 15

Myxedema is associated with hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Protein-bound Ca²⁺ is the form of calcium that is important in neuromuscular excitability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the amino acid _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the...

Question 18

Vitamin D must be activated by the ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

liver,kidn

Question 19

Which statement is correct for insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue. 
B)  It promotes glucose output by the liver. 
C)  It lowers blood glucose levels. 
D)  It facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue and lowers blood glucose levels. 
A)  It facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue. 
B)  It promotes glucose output by the liver. 
C)  It lowers blood glucose levels. 
D)  It facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue and lowers blood glucose levels.

Question 20

Which is NOT a result that occurs when diabetes is not treated?

Accepted Answer

A)  ketoacidosis 
B)  dehydration 
C)  inactivation of gluconeogenesis 
A)  ketoacidosis 
B)  dehydration 
C)  inactivation of gluconeogenesis

Which statement concerning parathyroid hormone is INCORRECT?

Obesity can precipitate overt Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine exert identical effects in all tissues.

Which of the following would NOT decrease thyroid hormone production?

What do the symptoms of insulin excess result from?

The _____________________ is the principal site for metabolic interconversions of nutrient molecules.

Most of the secreted T₃ is converted into T₄ outside the thyroid gland.

Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin stimulates both the secretion and growth of the thyroid similar to TSH.

Which two hormones are produced from the same large precursor molecule,pro-opiomelanocortin?

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): -adrenocorticotropic hormone

Bone is a living tissue composed of an organic extracellular matrix impregnated with crystals consisting primarily of salts.

Which hormone is NOT produced by the thyroid gland?

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 glucose into glycogen

Which statement is NOT true for dehydrorpiandrosterone?

Myxedema is associated with hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.

Protein-bound Ca²⁺ is the form of calcium that is important in neuromuscular excitability.

Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the amino acid _____________________.

Vitamin D must be activated by the and .

Which statement is correct for insulin?

Which is NOT a result that occurs when diabetes is not treated?

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

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Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

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Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

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Exam 16: The Endocrine Glands

Which statement concerning parathyroid hormone is INCORRECT?

Obesity can precipitate overt Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine exert identical effects in all tissues.

Which of the following would NOT decrease thyroid hormone production?

What do the symptoms of insulin excess result from?

The _____________________ is the principal site for metabolic interconversions of nutrient molecules.

Most of the secreted T₃ is converted into T₄ outside the thyroid gland.

Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin stimulates both the secretion and growth of the thyroid similar to TSH.

Which two hormones are produced from the same large precursor molecule,pro-opiomelanocortin?

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): -adrenocorticotropic hormone

Bone is a living tissue composed of an organic extracellular matrix impregnated with ____________________ crystals consisting primarily of ____________________ salts.

Which hormone is NOT produced by the thyroid gland?

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 glucose into glycogen

Which statement is NOT true for dehydrorpiandrosterone?

Myxedema is associated with hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.

Protein-bound Ca²⁺ is the form of calcium that is important in neuromuscular excitability.

Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the amino acid _____________________.

Vitamin D must be activated by the ____________________ and ____________________.

Which statement is correct for insulin?

Which is NOT a result that occurs when diabetes is not treated?

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

Filters

Bone is a living tissue composed of an organic extracellular matrix impregnated with crystals consisting primarily of salts.

Vitamin D must be activated by the and .