Question 1

Because aldosterone encourages K⁺ secretion into the urine,what does conditions in which excess aldosterone is secreted result in?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyponatremia. 
B)  hypokalemia. 
C)  hypotension. 
D)  idiopathic atrophy. 
A)  hyponatremia. 
B)  hypokalemia. 
C)  hypotension. 
D)  idiopathic atrophy.

Question 2

When catecholamines are secreted from the adrenal medulla,what is this a response to?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased secretion of ACTH from the anterior pituitary. 
B)  direct sympathetic nervous system stimulation. 
C)  decreased androgen secretion from the adrenal cortex. 
D)  a tropic hormone secreted by the pituitary. 
A)  increased secretion of ACTH from the anterior pituitary. 
B)  direct sympathetic nervous system stimulation. 
C)  decreased androgen secretion from the adrenal cortex. 
D)  a tropic hormone secreted by the pituitary.

Question 3

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):
-hypernatremia,hypokalemia,high blood pressure and

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 4

Which of the following are NOT plasma proteins to which thyroid hormone is bound in circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albumin 
B)  gamma globulin 
C)  thyroxine-binding globulin 
A)  Albumin 
B)  gamma globulin 
C)  thyroxine-binding globulin

Question 5

Which statement is correct for aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances the ability of the kidneys to eliminate excess K+. 
B)  It directly promotes H2O conservation by the kidneys. 
C)  Its secretion is encouraged by angiotensin II. 
D)  It is nonsteroidal. 
A)  It enhances the ability of the kidneys to eliminate excess K+. 
B)  It directly promotes H2O conservation by the kidneys. 
C)  Its secretion is encouraged by angiotensin II. 
D)  It is nonsteroidal.

Question 6

Insulin and glucagon secretion are both stimulated by an increase in blood amino acid concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the control of calcium metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  PTH (parathyroid hormone) causes an increase in plasma calcium by activation of osteoclasts. 
B)  PTH increases renal reabsorption of calcium. 
C)  Vitamin D causes an increase in secretion of Ca2+ into the lumen of the digestive tract. 
D)  Calcitonin causes a decrease in plasma calcium by decreasing Ca2+ movement from the bone fluid into the plasma and by suppressing bone resorption. 
A)  PTH (parathyroid hormone) causes an increase in plasma calcium by activation of osteoclasts. 
B)  PTH increases renal reabsorption of calcium. 
C)  Vitamin D causes an increase in secretion of Ca2+ into the lumen of the digestive tract. 
D)  Calcitonin causes a decrease in plasma calcium by decreasing Ca2+ movement from the bone fluid into the plasma and by suppressing bone resorption.

Question 8

Which statement is NOT true for epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is secreted by the adrenal cortex 
B)  It is cosecreted with norepinephrine. 
C)  It reinforces sympathetic nervous system activity. 
A)  It is secreted by the adrenal cortex 
B)  It is cosecreted with norepinephrine. 
C)  It reinforces sympathetic nervous system activity.

Question 9

Which statement concerning thyroid hormones is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They regulate basal metabolic rate. 
B)  They are released from the thyroid gland immediately after synthesis. 
C)  They contain chromium and zinc as structural cofactors. 
D)  They are tropic. 
A)  They regulate basal metabolic rate. 
B)  They are released from the thyroid gland immediately after synthesis. 
C)  They contain chromium and zinc as structural cofactors. 
D)  They are tropic.

Question 10

What happens to most of the secreted T₄?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is phagocytized by target tissues. 
B)  It is converted into T3 after being peripherally stripped of one of its I atoms. 
C)  It is the major biologically active form of thyroid hormone at the cellular level. 
D)  It is split to form two DIT molecules, which are excreted in the urine. 
A)  It is phagocytized by target tissues. 
B)  It is converted into T3 after being peripherally stripped of one of its I atoms. 
C)  It is the major biologically active form of thyroid hormone at the cellular level. 
D)  It is split to form two DIT molecules, which are excreted in the urine.

Question 11

The calorigenic effect of the thyroid hormones is a _____________________ producing effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The calorigenic effect of the thyroid hormones...

Question 12

The three hormonal factors that influence Ca²⁺ metabolism are _____________________,_____________________,and _____________________.

Accepted Answer

parathyroid hormone,calcitonin

Question 13

Describe the controls over secretion of minero- and gluco-corticoids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the controls over secretion of minero-...

Question 14

Which hormone does NOT oppose the effects of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone 
B)  glucagon 
C)  epinephrine 
A)  aldosterone 
B)  glucagon 
C)  epinephrine

Question 15

Norepinephrine is released from sympathetic nerve terminals,whereas epinephrine is the most abundant secretory product of the adrenal medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hyperparathyroidism is characterized by hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a group of compounds called _____________________,which can be utilized by the brain for energy during starvation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a...

Question 18

What it the precursor to testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone 
B)  cortisol 
C)  dehydroepiandrosterone 
D)  estradiol 
A)  aldosterone 
B)  cortisol 
C)  dehydroepiandrosterone 
D)  estradiol

Question 19

The primary energy source for the body during the post-absorptive state is glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement is INCORRECT for blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  They must remain within normal range because the brain needs a constant supply of sugar. 
B)  They increase in response to glucagon secretion. 
C)  They increase in response to glycogenesis. 
A)  They must remain within normal range because the brain needs a constant supply of sugar. 
B)  They increase in response to glucagon secretion. 
C)  They increase in response to glycogenesis.

Because aldosterone encourages K⁺ secretion into the urine,what does conditions in which excess aldosterone is secreted result in?

When catecholamines are secreted from the adrenal medulla,what is this a response to?

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): -hypernatremia,hypokalemia,high blood pressure and

Which of the following are NOT plasma proteins to which thyroid hormone is bound in circulation?

Which statement is correct for aldosterone?

Insulin and glucagon secretion are both stimulated by an increase in blood amino acid concentration.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the control of calcium metabolism?

Which statement is NOT true for epinephrine?

Which statement concerning thyroid hormones is correct?

What happens to most of the secreted T₄?

The calorigenic effect of the thyroid hormones is a _____________________ producing effect.

The three hormonal factors that influence Ca²⁺ metabolism are ___________,_,and ___________.

Describe the controls over secretion of minero- and gluco-corticoids.

Which hormone does NOT oppose the effects of insulin?

Norepinephrine is released from sympathetic nerve terminals,whereas epinephrine is the most abundant secretory product of the adrenal medulla.

Hyperparathyroidism is characterized by hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia.

Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a group of compounds called _____________________,which can be utilized by the brain for energy during starvation.

What it the precursor to testosterone?

The primary energy source for the body during the post-absorptive state is glucose.

Which statement is INCORRECT for blood sugar levels?

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Exam 16: The Endocrine Glands

Because aldosterone encourages K⁺ secretion into the urine,what does conditions in which excess aldosterone is secreted result in?

When catecholamines are secreted from the adrenal medulla,what is this a response to?

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): -hypernatremia,hypokalemia,high blood pressure and

Which of the following are NOT plasma proteins to which thyroid hormone is bound in circulation?

Which statement is correct for aldosterone?

Insulin and glucagon secretion are both stimulated by an increase in blood amino acid concentration.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the control of calcium metabolism?

Which statement is NOT true for epinephrine?

Which statement concerning thyroid hormones is correct?

What happens to most of the secreted T₄?

The calorigenic effect of the thyroid hormones is a _____________________ producing effect.

The three hormonal factors that influence Ca²⁺ metabolism are _____________________,_____________________,and _____________________.

Describe the controls over secretion of minero- and gluco-corticoids.

Which hormone does NOT oppose the effects of insulin?

Norepinephrine is released from sympathetic nerve terminals,whereas epinephrine is the most abundant secretory product of the adrenal medulla.

Hyperparathyroidism is characterized by hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia.

Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a group of compounds called _____________________,which can be utilized by the brain for energy during starvation.

What it the precursor to testosterone?

The primary energy source for the body during the post-absorptive state is glucose.

Which statement is INCORRECT for blood sugar levels?

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 three hormonal factors that influence Ca²⁺ metabolism are ___________,_,and ___________.