Question 1

An enlarged thyroid is called a _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An enlarged thyroid is called a _____________________....

Question 2

What does NOT characterize the post absorptive state?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a substantial reduction in blood glucose concentration compared to the absorptive state. 
B)  Gluconeogenesis occurs. 
C)  Glucose-sparing occurs. 
D)  Insulin secretion is reduced. 
A)  There is a substantial reduction in blood glucose concentration compared to the absorptive state. 
B)  Gluconeogenesis occurs. 
C)  Glucose-sparing occurs. 
D)  Insulin secretion is reduced.

Question 3

Which statement concerning the adrenomedulla hormones is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epinephrine accounts for 80 percent of adrenomedullary catecholamine output. 
B)  Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored within chromaffin granules in the adrenomedullary cells. 
C)  Epinephrine and norepinephrine have about equal affinities for all the adrenergic receptor types. 
D)  Epinephrine is at least 10 times more potent than norepinephrine at beta 2 receptors. 
A)  Epinephrine accounts for 80 percent of adrenomedullary catecholamine output. 
B)  Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored within chromaffin granules in the adrenomedullary cells. 
C)  Epinephrine and norepinephrine have about equal affinities for all the adrenergic receptor types. 
D)  Epinephrine is at least 10 times more potent than norepinephrine at beta 2 receptors.

Question 4

Match the pancreatic feature with the correct characteristic by using the following answer code.
 a.islets of Langerhans
b.alpha cells
c.beta cells
d.delta cells
e.PP cells
*____ produces a hormone that is also produced in the hypothalamus
*____ a collection of endocrine cells
*____ least common islet cell type
*____ produces glucagon
*____ produces a hormone that induces transporter recruitment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the pancreatic feature with the correct...

Question 5

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-stimulates cortisol secretion

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) aldosterone 
C) calcitonin 
D) cortisol 
E) DHEA
F)epinephrine
G)glucagon
H)insulin
I)parathyroid hormone
J)thyroid hormone
K)vitamin D 
A) ACTH 
B) aldosterone 
C) calcitonin 
D) cortisol 
E) DHEA
F)epinephrine
G)glucagon
H)insulin
I)parathyroid hormone
J)thyroid hormone
K)vitamin D

Question 6

Which statement concerning somatostatin is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Somatostatin is produced by the hypothalamus. 
B)  Somatostatin is produced by the pancreatic D cells. 
C)  Somatostatin inhibits growth hormone secretion. 
D)  Somatostatin is released in response to a fall in blood glucose and blood amino acids. 
A)  Somatostatin is produced by the hypothalamus. 
B)  Somatostatin is produced by the pancreatic D cells. 
C)  Somatostatin inhibits growth hormone secretion. 
D)  Somatostatin is released in response to a fall in blood glucose and blood amino acids.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT the action of Glucocorticoids?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate conservation 
B)  protein degradation 
C)  increased metabolic rate 
D)  mobilization of fats for energy 
A)  carbohydrate conservation 
B)  protein degradation 
C)  increased metabolic rate 
D)  mobilization of fats for energy

Question 8

Which hormone influences increased protein degradation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is an effect of glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased blood glucose levels 
B)  increased breakdown of fats 
C)  increased glycogenesis in the liver 
D)  increased amino acid uptake by cells 
A)  decreased blood glucose levels 
B)  increased breakdown of fats 
C)  increased glycogenesis in the liver 
D)  increased amino acid uptake by cells

Question 10

Calcitonin is produced by the ____________________ of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

C cells,th

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):
-tetraiodothyronine

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

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
a.adrenal cortex
b.adrenal medulla
c.thyroid
d.parathyroid
e.pancreas
*____ is neuroendocrine
*____ its zona glomerulosa produces aldosterone
*____ regulates blood sugar levels
*____ increases blood calcium levels
*____ lowered activity from birth results in cretinism
*____ produces catecholamines
*____ activity always increases upon initiation of the general adaptation mode
*____ its hormones require iodine

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which gland is associated with the...

Question 13

What is NOT a cause of coma (severely depressed CNS activity)?

Accepted Answer

A)  untreated hyperthyroidism. 
B)  untreated diabetes mellitus. 
C)  insulin excess. 
A)  untreated hyperthyroidism. 
B)  untreated diabetes mellitus. 
C)  insulin excess.

Question 14

In which of the following forms does Ca²⁺ exhibit profound effects on such things as neuromuscular excitability?

Accepted Answer

A)  free, unbound diffusible Ca2+ 
B)  intracellular Ca2+ 
C)  calcium phosphate crystals impregnated in the organic matrix of bone 
D)  calcium bound to plasma proteins 
A)  free, unbound diffusible Ca2+ 
B)  intracellular Ca2+ 
C)  calcium phosphate crystals impregnated in the organic matrix of bone 
D)  calcium bound to plasma proteins

Question 15

_____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis...

Question 16

Cushing's syndrome is characterized by hyperglycemia,muscle weakness,"moon-face" and "buffalo hump."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Plasma Ca²⁺ concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Over 99 percent of the circulating thyroid hormone is bound to plasma proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-stimulates osteoclast activity

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) aldosterone 
C) calcitonin 
D) cortisol 
E) DHEA
F)epinephrine
G)glucagon
H)insulin
I)parathyroid hormone
J)thyroid hormone
K)vitamin D 
A) ACTH 
B) aldosterone 
C) calcitonin 
D) cortisol 
E) DHEA
F)epinephrine
G)glucagon
H)insulin
I)parathyroid hormone
J)thyroid hormone
K)vitamin D

Question 20

Adrenal androgens are normally secreted only in males,whereas adrenal estrogens are secreted only in females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An enlarged thyroid is called a _____________________.

What does NOT characterize the post absorptive state?

Which statement concerning the adrenomedulla hormones is INCORRECT?

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -stimulates cortisol secretion

Which statement concerning somatostatin is INCORRECT?

Which of the following is NOT the action of Glucocorticoids?

Which hormone influences increased protein degradation?

What is an effect of glucagon?

Calcitonin is produced by the of the .

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): -tetraiodothyronine

What is NOT a cause of coma (severely depressed CNS activity)?

In which of the following forms does Ca²⁺ exhibit profound effects on such things as neuromuscular excitability?

_____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

Cushing's syndrome is characterized by hyperglycemia,muscle weakness,"moon-face" and "buffalo hump."

Plasma Ca²⁺ concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

Over 99 percent of the circulating thyroid hormone is bound to plasma proteins.

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -stimulates osteoclast activity

Adrenal androgens are normally secreted only in males,whereas adrenal estrogens are secreted only in females.

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Exam 16: The Endocrine Glands

An enlarged thyroid is called a _____________________.

What does NOT characterize the post absorptive state?

Which statement concerning the adrenomedulla hormones is INCORRECT?

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -stimulates cortisol secretion

Which statement concerning somatostatin is INCORRECT?

Which of the following is NOT the action of Glucocorticoids?

Which hormone influences increased protein degradation?

What is an effect of glucagon?

Calcitonin is produced by the ____________________ of the ____________________.

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): -tetraiodothyronine

What is NOT a cause of coma (severely depressed CNS activity)?

In which of the following forms does Ca²⁺ exhibit profound effects on such things as neuromuscular excitability?

_____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

Cushing's syndrome is characterized by hyperglycemia,muscle weakness,"moon-face" and "buffalo hump."

Plasma Ca²⁺ concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

Over 99 percent of the circulating thyroid hormone is bound to plasma proteins.

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -stimulates osteoclast activity

Adrenal androgens are normally secreted only in males,whereas adrenal estrogens are secreted only in females.

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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Calcitonin is produced by the of the .