Question 1

What is the term for the second messenger in protein hormone action,the one that causes the effect attributed to the hormone?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the second...

Question 2

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the term for the hormone from the adrenal cortex that has an antiinflammatory effect?

Accepted Answer

cortisol
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Question 4

A hormone from the thymus gland has an important role in the body's immune mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Comparisons between the nervous system and endocrine system show that the

Accepted Answer

A)  action of the endocrine system is more localized than the action of the nervous system 
B)  action of the endocrine system is of shorter duration than the action of the nervous system 
C)  primary action of the endocrine system is to regulate muscle contraction and glandular secretion 
D)  endocrine system acts through chemical messengers called hormones and the nervous system acts through messengers called neurotransmitters 
A)  action of the endocrine system is more localized than the action of the nervous system 
B)  action of the endocrine system is of shorter duration than the action of the nervous system 
C)  primary action of the endocrine system is to regulate muscle contraction and glandular secretion 
D)  endocrine system acts through chemical messengers called hormones and the nervous system acts through messengers called neurotransmitters

Question 6

The hormone that is released from the adenohypophysis and stimulates the development of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  luteinizing hormone 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
A)  prolactin 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  luteinizing hormone 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 7

What are the derivatives of arachidonic acid that are similar to hormones in many ways?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the derivatives of arachidonic acid...

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between hormone and function?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretin-bicarbonate-rich fluid from pancreas 
B)  cholecystokinin-contraction of gallbladder 
C)  gastrin-production of hydrochloric acid in stomach 
D)  atrial natriuretic hormone-heart rate 
E)  cholecystokinin-digestive enzymes from pancreas 
A)  secretin-bicarbonate-rich fluid from pancreas 
B)  cholecystokinin-contraction of gallbladder 
C)  gastrin-production of hydrochloric acid in stomach 
D)  atrial natriuretic hormone-heart rate 
E)  cholecystokinin-digestive enzymes from pancreas

Question 9

Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing and inhibiting factors that are produced in the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  neurohypophysis 
D)  midbrain 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thalamus 
C)  neurohypophysis 
D)  midbrain

Question 10

The release of ACTH from the adenohypophysis stimulates the release of

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone from the adrenal medulla 
B)  cortisol from the adrenal cortex 
C)  epinephrine from the adrenal medulla 
D)  renin from the kidneys 
A)  aldosterone from the adrenal medulla 
B)  cortisol from the adrenal cortex 
C)  epinephrine from the adrenal medulla 
D)  renin from the kidneys

Question 11

The thymus gland is located

Accepted Answer

A)  in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity 
B)  on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland 
C)  in the abdominal cavity adjacent to the pancreas 
D)  in the cranial cavity close to the pineal gland 
E)  just under the diaphragm, near the spleen 
A)  in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity 
B)  on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland 
C)  in the abdominal cavity adjacent to the pancreas 
D)  in the cranial cavity close to the pineal gland 
E)  just under the diaphragm, near the spleen

Question 12

All of the following are correct about exocrine and endocrine glands EXCEPT

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A)  endocrine glands have an abundant blood supply 
B)  endocrine glands secrete hormones through ducts 
C)  exocrine glands secrete enzymes and other substances through ducts 
D)  hormones are carried throughout the body in the blood 
A)  endocrine glands have an abundant blood supply 
B)  endocrine glands secrete hormones through ducts 
C)  exocrine glands secrete enzymes and other substances through ducts 
D)  hormones are carried throughout the body in the blood

Question 13

What are the two hormones that are antagonistic to each other and secreted by different cells of the same gland?

Accepted Answer

insulin and glucagon

Question 14

In the female,the hormone that is primarily responsible for the development of the secondary sex characteristics is

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone 
B)  progesterone 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  estrogen 
A)  growth hormone 
B)  progesterone 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  estrogen

Question 15

Mr.Que complains to his physician that he urinates frequently with a large volume of urine.His physician is likely to suspect a dysfunctional adenohypophysis resulting in hyposecretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the term for the second messenger in protein hormone action,the one that causes the effect attributed to the hormone?

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

What is the term for the hormone from the adrenal cortex that has an antiinflammatory effect?

A hormone from the thymus gland has an important role in the body's immune mechanism.

Comparisons between the nervous system and endocrine system show that the

The hormone that is released from the adenohypophysis and stimulates the development of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes is called

What are the derivatives of arachidonic acid that are similar to hormones in many ways?

Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between hormone and function?

Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing and inhibiting factors that are produced in the

The release of ACTH from the adenohypophysis stimulates the release of

The thymus gland is located

All of the following are correct about exocrine and endocrine glands EXCEPT

What are the two hormones that are antagonistic to each other and secreted by different cells of the same gland?

In the female,the hormone that is primarily responsible for the development of the secondary sex characteristics is

Mr.Que complains to his physician that he urinates frequently with a large volume of urine.His physician is likely to suspect a dysfunctional adenohypophysis resulting in hyposecretion.

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Exam 10: Endocrine System

What is the term for the second messenger in protein hormone action,the one that causes the effect attributed to the hormone?

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

What is the term for the hormone from the adrenal cortex that has an antiinflammatory effect?

A hormone from the thymus gland has an important role in the body's immune mechanism.

Comparisons between the nervous system and endocrine system show that the

The hormone that is released from the adenohypophysis and stimulates the development of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes is called

What are the derivatives of arachidonic acid that are similar to hormones in many ways?

Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between hormone and function?

Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing and inhibiting factors that are produced in the

The release of ACTH from the adenohypophysis stimulates the release of

The thymus gland is located

All of the following are correct about exocrine and endocrine glands EXCEPT

What are the two hormones that are antagonistic to each other and secreted by different cells of the same gland?

In the female,the hormone that is primarily responsible for the development of the secondary sex characteristics is

Mr.Que complains to his physician that he urinates frequently with a large volume of urine.His physician is likely to suspect a dysfunctional adenohypophysis resulting in hyposecretion.

Introduction to the Human Body

Chemistry, Matter, and Life

Cell Structure and Function

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Sensory System

Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Body Defense

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

Urinary System and Body Fluids

Reproductive System

Development

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