Question 1

"Glucose sparing" is brought about by

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  aldosterone. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  growth hormone. 
A)  epinephrine. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  aldosterone. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  growth hormone.

Question 2

Which hormone allows muscle cells to store glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone 
B)  estrogen 
C)  insulin 
D)  glucagon 
E)  testosterone 
A)  growth hormone 
B)  estrogen 
C)  insulin 
D)  glucagon 
E)  testosterone

Question 3

A drop in blood volume would trigger the body to secrete

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormones. 
B)  somatotropin. 
C)  antidiuretic hormones. 
D)  insulin. 
E)  glucocorticoids. 
A)  parathyroid hormones. 
B)  somatotropin. 
C)  antidiuretic hormones. 
D)  insulin. 
E)  glucocorticoids.

Question 4

Insulin directly affects the

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of saliva. 
B)  storage of proteins. 
C)  secretion of pancreatic juices. 
D)  metabolism of sugar. 
E)  utilization of fat reserves. 
A)  secretion of saliva. 
B)  storage of proteins. 
C)  secretion of pancreatic juices. 
D)  metabolism of sugar. 
E)  utilization of fat reserves.

Question 5

Which gland secretes sex hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  testis 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  thyroid 
D)  kidney 
E)  pancreas 
A)  testis 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  thyroid 
D)  kidney 
E)  pancreas

Question 6

The main regulator of the calcium level in the blood is

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormone. 
B)  thyroid hormone. 
C)  thymosin. 
D)  growth hormone. 
E)  insulin. 
A)  parathyroid hormone. 
B)  thyroid hormone. 
C)  thymosin. 
D)  growth hormone. 
E)  insulin.

Question 7

Amine hormones include

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogens. 
B)  growth hormone. 
C)  melatonin. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  oxytocin. 
A)  estrogens. 
B)  growth hormone. 
C)  melatonin. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  oxytocin.

Question 8

Which is an example of an organ that is nervous in origin, structure, and function but secretes substances into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary 
B)  posterior pituitary 
C)  pancreas 
D)  adrenal cortex 
E)  testis 
A)  anterior pituitary 
B)  posterior pituitary 
C)  pancreas 
D)  adrenal cortex 
E)  testis

Question 9

The thymus

Accepted Answer

A)  controls metabolism. 
B)  causes T-lymphocyte cells to mature. 
C)  controls heart rate. 
D)  produces antibodies. 
E)  deposits calcium into bones. 
A)  controls metabolism. 
B)  causes T-lymphocyte cells to mature. 
C)  controls heart rate. 
D)  produces antibodies. 
E)  deposits calcium into bones.

Question 10

Amine hormones are modified

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  free fatty acids. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  sugars. 
E)  starches. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  free fatty acids. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  sugars. 
E)  starches.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although hormones are carried to all parts of the body, they produce effects only in cells with proper receptors. 
B)  Hormones are limited to steroid compounds. 
C)  Hormones are secreted by specialized exocrine glands. 
D)  Most hormones are controlled by positive feedback mechanisms involving the pituitary gland. 
E)  Hormones are supplied to the body in the diet. 
A)  Although hormones are carried to all parts of the body, they produce effects only in cells with proper receptors. 
B)  Hormones are limited to steroid compounds. 
C)  Hormones are secreted by specialized exocrine glands. 
D)  Most hormones are controlled by positive feedback mechanisms involving the pituitary gland. 
E)  Hormones are supplied to the body in the diet.

Question 12

Which gland produces/releases hormones that have the widest range of effects on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  thyroid 
D)  adrenal 
E)  pancreas 
A)  pineal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  thyroid 
D)  adrenal 
E)  pancreas

Question 13

The adrenal medulla produces

Accepted Answer

A)  mineralocorticoids. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  glucocorticoids. 
A)  mineralocorticoids. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  glucocorticoids.

Question 14

Being overweight, sluggish, intolerant of cold, confused, and depressed are symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperthyroidism. 
B)  Grave's disease. 
C)  acromegaly. 
D)  hypothyroidism. 
E)  Wilson's disease. 
A)  hyperthyroidism. 
B)  Grave's disease. 
C)  acromegaly. 
D)  hypothyroidism. 
E)  Wilson's disease.

Question 15

Calcitonin acts in opposition to

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormone. 
B)  thyroxine. 
C)  glucagon. 
D)  the adrenal medulla. 
E)  osteoblast activity. 
A)  parathyroid hormone. 
B)  thyroxine. 
C)  glucagon. 
D)  the adrenal medulla. 
E)  osteoblast activity.

Question 16

The source of glucocorticoids is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary gland. 
B)  adrenal cortex. 
C)  adrenal medulla. 
D)  thymus gland. 
E)  thyroid gland. 
A)  pituitary gland. 
B)  adrenal cortex. 
C)  adrenal medulla. 
D)  thymus gland. 
E)  thyroid gland.

Question 17

Which gland is the remnant of the "third eye"?

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  thyroid 
D)  parathyroid 
E)  thymus 
A)  pineal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  thyroid 
D)  parathyroid 
E)  thymus

Question 18

In the fetus and during early puberty, in addition to corticosteroids, the adrenal cortex produces

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin. 
B)  androgens. 
C)  ACTH 
D)  epinephrine. 
E)  norepinephrine. 
A)  insulin. 
B)  androgens. 
C)  ACTH 
D)  epinephrine. 
E)  norepinephrine.

Question 19

Specialized islet cells that secrete hormones are found scattered throughout the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  liver. 
C)  thymus. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
E)  pancreas. 
A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  liver. 
C)  thymus. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
E)  pancreas.

Question 20

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are related by a similar source. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin 
B)  progesterone 
C)  androgen 
D)  estrogen 
E)  testosterone 
A)  prolactin 
B)  progesterone 
C)  androgen 
D)  estrogen 
E)  testosterone

Exam 15: The Endocrine System

"Glucose sparing" is brought about by

Which hormone allows muscle cells to store glucose?

A drop in blood volume would trigger the body to secrete

Insulin directly affects the

Which gland secretes sex hormones?

The main regulator of the calcium level in the blood is

Amine hormones include

Which is an example of an organ that is nervous in origin, structure, and function but secretes substances into the bloodstream?

The thymus

Amine hormones are modified

Which of the following statements is true?

Which gland produces/releases hormones that have the widest range of effects on the body?

The adrenal medulla produces

Being overweight, sluggish, intolerant of cold, confused, and depressed are symptoms of

Calcitonin acts in opposition to

The source of glucocorticoids is the

Which gland is the remnant of the "third eye"?

In the fetus and during early puberty, in addition to corticosteroids, the adrenal cortex produces

Specialized islet cells that secrete hormones are found scattered throughout the

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are related by a similar source. Select the exception.

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