Question 1

Depression and an overwhelming desire to sleep are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes mellitus. 
B)  diabetes insipidus. 
C)  hyperthyroidism. 
D)  seasonal affective disorder. 
E)  a goiter. 
A)  diabetes mellitus. 
B)  diabetes insipidus. 
C)  hyperthyroidism. 
D)  seasonal affective disorder. 
E)  a goiter.

Question 2

The posterior pituitary secretions produce their effects

Accepted Answer

A)  on the gonads. 
B)  in the thyroid glands. 
C)  on adrenal glands. 
D)  on mammary glands. 
E)  on thirst mechanism. 
A)  on the gonads. 
B)  in the thyroid glands. 
C)  on adrenal glands. 
D)  on mammary glands. 
E)  on thirst mechanism.

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: This gland is the target for corticotropin (ACTH).
Insulin is produced in this gland.
Antidiuretic hormone is produced in this gland.
Oxytocin is produced in this gland.
This gland produces a hormone that controls metabolism most directly.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of thymus and pituitary and pancreas and thyroid is...

Question 4

Which of the following organs of the endocrine system secretes cortisol and aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The relationship between two hormones that work together is referred to as

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A)  opposing interaction. 
B)  synergistic interaction. 
C)  permissive interaction. 
D)  mutualistic interaction. 
E)  commensal interaction. 
A)  opposing interaction. 
B)  synergistic interaction. 
C)  permissive interaction. 
D)  mutualistic interaction. 
E)  commensal interaction.

Question 6

Steroid hormones do not require membrane receptors because they

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A)  are small enough to pass directly through the membrane. 
B)  are lipid-soluble like the bilayer. 
C)  pass through special channels. 
D)  are water-soluble. 
E)  dissolve in the cholesterol of the membranes. 
A)  are small enough to pass directly through the membrane. 
B)  are lipid-soluble like the bilayer. 
C)  pass through special channels. 
D)  are water-soluble. 
E)  dissolve in the cholesterol of the membranes.

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: exocrine glands
posterior lobe of pituitary
pancreatic islets
adrenal cortex
kidneys
pineal gland
thyroid gland
gonad
adrenal medulla
parathyroid gland
anterior lobe of pituitary
heart
endocrine cells in gastrointestinal tract
hypothalamus
thymus gland

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The Answer of secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures is...

Question 8

Which cells of the pancreas produce glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha cells 
B)  beta cells 
C)  delta cells 
D)  F cells 
E)  gamma cells 
A)  alpha cells 
B)  beta cells 
C)  delta cells 
D)  F cells 
E)  gamma cells

Question 9

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are products of

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A)  endocrine glands. 
B)  neurosecretory cells. 
C)  blood capillaries. 
D)  the anterior pituitary. 
E)  kidney and uterine wall cells, respectively. 
A)  endocrine glands. 
B)  neurosecretory cells. 
C)  blood capillaries. 
D)  the anterior pituitary. 
E)  kidney and uterine wall cells, respectively.

Question 10

Peptide hormones include

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

Question 11

The luteinizing hormone

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A)  influences ovulation. 
B)  has no function in males. 
C)  is produced by the corpus luteum. 
D)  stimulates milk production. 
E)  promotes sperm formation. 
A)  influences ovulation. 
B)  has no function in males. 
C)  is produced by the corpus luteum. 
D)  stimulates milk production. 
E)  promotes sperm formation.

Question 12

The homeostatic interaction between the endocrine system and which other system is demonstrated by aldosterone regulating salt-water balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive system 
B)  circulatory system 
C)  reproductive system 
D)  urinary system 
E)  skeletal system 
A)  digestive system 
B)  circulatory system 
C)  reproductive system 
D)  urinary system 
E)  skeletal system

Question 13

The only endocrine gland whose secretory function is under direct control by sympathetic nerves is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas. 
B)  thyroid. 
C)  adrenal medulla. 
D)  thymus. 
E)  testis. 
A)  pancreas. 
B)  thyroid. 
C)  adrenal medulla. 
D)  thymus. 
E)  testis.

Question 14

Diabetes mellitus is

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A)  a(n) endocrine disorder in which too much insulin is taken in by cells. 
B)  a(n) endocrine disorder in which too little insulin is taken in by cells. 
C)  the same as Type II diabetes. 
D)  the results of obesity. 
E)  a disease of the liver. 
A)  a(n) endocrine disorder in which too much insulin is taken in by cells. 
B)  a(n) endocrine disorder in which too little insulin is taken in by cells. 
C)  the same as Type II diabetes. 
D)  the results of obesity. 
E)  a disease of the liver.

Question 15

Estrogen and progesterone exhibit which type of hormone interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  synergistic 
B)  permissive 
C)  opposing 
D)  unrelating 
E)  mutual 
A)  synergistic 
B)  permissive 
C)  opposing 
D)  unrelating 
E)  mutual

Question 16

Target cells

Accepted Answer

A)  are found only in specific endocrine glands. 
B)  are equipped with specific receptor molecules. 
C)  are muscle cells. 
D)  may occur in any part of the body. 
E)  are equipped with specific receptor molecules and may occur in any part of the body. 
A)  are found only in specific endocrine glands. 
B)  are equipped with specific receptor molecules. 
C)  are muscle cells. 
D)  may occur in any part of the body. 
E)  are equipped with specific receptor molecules and may occur in any part of the body.

Question 17

The important feature of all cells that react to a specific hormone is (are) the

Accepted Answer

A)  type of blood supply they receive. 
B)  proximity of the endocrine gland. 
C)  presence of an appropriate receptor molecule. 
D)  characteristics of their plasma membranes. 
E)  presence of specific genes responsive to the hormone. 
A)  type of blood supply they receive. 
B)  proximity of the endocrine gland. 
C)  presence of an appropriate receptor molecule. 
D)  characteristics of their plasma membranes. 
E)  presence of specific genes responsive to the hormone.

Question 18

Which of the following organs of the endocrine system secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary gland 
B)  pancreas 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  adrenal glands 
E)  thyroid gland 
A)  pituitary gland 
B)  pancreas 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  adrenal glands 
E)  thyroid gland

Question 19

The homeostatic interaction between the endocrine system and which other system is demonstrated by insulin and growth hormone supporting delivery of nutrients to all cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory system 
B)  lymphatic system 
C)  digestive system 
D)  skeletal system 
E)  muscular system 
A)  circulatory system 
B)  lymphatic system 
C)  digestive system 
D)  skeletal system 
E)  muscular system

Question 20

The antidiuretic hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  controls water balance in the kidneys only. 
B)  controls the concentration of ammonia in the urine. 
C)  decreases blood pressure. 
D)  changes the permeability of the urine-conducting tubules so that the interstitial fluid increases. 
E)  controls water balance in the interstitium only. 
A)  controls water balance in the kidneys only. 
B)  controls the concentration of ammonia in the urine. 
C)  decreases blood pressure. 
D)  changes the permeability of the urine-conducting tubules so that the interstitial fluid increases. 
E)  controls water balance in the interstitium only.

Exam 15: The Endocrine System

Depression and an overwhelming desire to sleep are associated with

The posterior pituitary secretions produce their effects

Which of the following organs of the endocrine system secretes cortisol and aldosterone?

The relationship between two hormones that work together is referred to as

Steroid hormones do not require membrane receptors because they

Which cells of the pancreas produce glucagon?

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are products of

Peptide hormones include

The luteinizing hormone

The homeostatic interaction between the endocrine system and which other system is demonstrated by aldosterone regulating salt-water balance?

The only endocrine gland whose secretory function is under direct control by sympathetic nerves is the

Diabetes mellitus is

Estrogen and progesterone exhibit which type of hormone interaction?

Target cells

The important feature of all cells that react to a specific hormone is (are) the

Which of the following organs of the endocrine system secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones?

The homeostatic interaction between the endocrine system and which other system is demonstrated by insulin and growth hormone supporting delivery of nutrients to all cells?

The antidiuretic hormone

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