Question 1

Calcitonin works synergistically to parathyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During stressful situations, epinephrine initiates

Accepted Answer

A)  the dilation of the blood vessels to the kidneys. 
B)  the constriction of the blood vessels to the heart. 
C)  the dilation of the blood vessels to the brain. 
D)  the dilation of the blood vessels to the skin. 
E)  a decrease in blood glucose levels. 
A)  the dilation of the blood vessels to the kidneys. 
B)  the constriction of the blood vessels to the heart. 
C)  the dilation of the blood vessels to the brain. 
D)  the dilation of the blood vessels to the skin. 
E)  a decrease in blood glucose levels.

Question 3

Anabolic steroids

Accepted Answer

A)  are removed from the body fairly quickly because of a low concentration of receptor sites. 
B)  decrease HDL concentration, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
C)  are naturally produced hormones typically used by athletes for short-term performance enhancement. 
D)  have little or no effect on physiology or behavior at very low doses. 
E)  are metabolized and excreted from the body quickly. 
A)  are removed from the body fairly quickly because of a low concentration of receptor sites. 
B)  decrease HDL concentration, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
C)  are naturally produced hormones typically used by athletes for short-term performance enhancement. 
D)  have little or no effect on physiology or behavior at very low doses. 
E)  are metabolized and excreted from the body quickly.

Question 4

Figure 49-1 ​
 
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Refer to the accompanying figure. Which of the following hormones is secreted by the adrenal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  6 
E)  8 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  6 
E)  8

Question 5

Hormones are ________ messengers transported by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrical; blood 
B)  electrical; nerves 
C)  chemical; blood 
D)  chemical; nerves 
E)  Chemical; glands 
A)  electrical; blood 
B)  electrical; nerves 
C)  chemical; blood 
D)  chemical; nerves 
E)  Chemical; glands

Question 6

Exocrine glands have no ducts and secrete their hormones into the surrounding interstitial fluid or blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The pituitary gland is regulated most directly by the

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal gland. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  thymus gland. 
D)  adrenal gland. 
E)  thyroid gland. 
A)  pineal gland. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  thymus gland. 
D)  adrenal gland. 
E)  thyroid gland.

Question 8

The function of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) is to stimulate

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenocorticotropic hormone release. 
B)  gluconeogenesis. 
C)  adrenaline release. 
D)  glycogen synthesis. 
E)  inflammatory response. 
A)  adrenocorticotropic hormone release. 
B)  gluconeogenesis. 
C)  adrenaline release. 
D)  glycogen synthesis. 
E)  inflammatory response.

Question 9

Which of the following is a neuropeptide?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  ACTH 
C)  progesterone 
D)  ADH 
E)  prostaglandin 
A)  insulin 
B)  ACTH 
C)  progesterone 
D)  ADH 
E)  prostaglandin

Question 10

An adult who is suffering from hyperthyroidism

Accepted Answer

A)  is always tired. 
B)  is often hungry. 
C)  is overweight. 
D)  is mentally slow. 
E)  shows a lack of emotions. 
A)  is always tired. 
B)  is often hungry. 
C)  is overweight. 
D)  is mentally slow. 
E)  shows a lack of emotions.

Question 11

Which gland is considered to be the master gland of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pineal gland 
B)  Adrenal gland 
C)  Pituitary gland 
D)  Thyroid gland 
E)  Parathyroid gland 
A)  Pineal gland 
B)  Adrenal gland 
C)  Pituitary gland 
D)  Thyroid gland 
E)  Parathyroid gland

Question 12

Figure 49-1 ​
 
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Refer to the accompanying figure. Insulin-like growth factor would be included with which of the following pairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2 
B)  3, 4 
C)  6, 9 
D)  7, 8 
E)  10, 11 
A)  1, 2 
B)  3, 4 
C)  6, 9 
D)  7, 8 
E)  10, 11

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: muscle, blood vessels

Accepted Answer

The Answer of parathyroid hormone and melatonin and epinephrine and is...

Question 14

What effects do hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have on metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Hypothyroidism--wh

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: kidneys (collecting ducts)

Accepted Answer

The Answer of glucagon and prolactin and calcitonin and epinephrine is...

Question 16

Figure 49-2 ​
 
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The process illustrated in the accompanying figure is representative of

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroendocrine signaling. 
B)  paracrine regulation. 
C)  cAMP as a second messenger. 
D)  classical endocrine signaling. 
E)  autocrine regulation. 
A)  neuroendocrine signaling. 
B)  paracrine regulation. 
C)  cAMP as a second messenger. 
D)  classical endocrine signaling. 
E)  autocrine regulation.

Question 17

The function of oxytocin is to

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate uterine contractions. 
B)  stimulate the cells of the mammary glands to produce milk. 
C)  regulate the permeability of the collecting tubules of the kidney. 
D)  stimulate ovulation. 
E)  stimulate the growth of the ovarian follicles. 
A)  stimulate uterine contractions. 
B)  stimulate the cells of the mammary glands to produce milk. 
C)  regulate the permeability of the collecting tubules of the kidney. 
D)  stimulate ovulation. 
E)  stimulate the growth of the ovarian follicles.

Question 18

____ is produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin 
B)  Melatonin 
C)  Growth hormone 
D)  ADH 
E)  Epinephrine 
A)  Oxytocin 
B)  Melatonin 
C)  Growth hormone 
D)  ADH 
E)  Epinephrine

Question 19

Which types of hormones have intracellular receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steroid and peptide hormones 
B)  Steroid and thyroid hormones 
C)  Thyroid and peptide hormones 
D)  Peptide and phospholipid hormones 
E)  Steroid and phospholipid hormones 
A)  Steroid and peptide hormones 
B)  Steroid and thyroid hormones 
C)  Thyroid and peptide hormones 
D)  Peptide and phospholipid hormones 
E)  Steroid and phospholipid hormones

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: regulates biological rhythms

Accepted Answer

The Answer of oxytocin and parathyroid hormone and ADH and is...

Exam 49: Endocrine Regulation

Calcitonin works synergistically to parathyroid hormone.

During stressful situations, epinephrine initiates

Anabolic steroids

Figure 49-1 ​ ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. Which of the following hormones is secreted by the adrenal cortex?

Hormones are ________ messengers transported by the ____.

Exocrine glands have no ducts and secrete their hormones into the surrounding interstitial fluid or blood.

The pituitary gland is regulated most directly by the

The function of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) is to stimulate

Which of the following is a neuropeptide?

An adult who is suffering from hyperthyroidism

Which gland is considered to be the master gland of the body?

Figure 49-1 ​ ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. Insulin-like growth factor would be included with which of the following pairs?

What effects do hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have on metabolism?

Figure 49-2 ​ ​ The process illustrated in the accompanying figure is representative of

The function of oxytocin is to

____ is produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary.

Which types of hormones have intracellular receptors?

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Figure 49-1 Refer to the accompanying figure. Which of the following hormones is secreted by the adrenal cortex?

Hormones are ____ messengers transported by the .

Figure 49-1 Refer to the accompanying figure. Insulin-like growth factor would be included with which of the following pairs?

Figure 49-2 The process illustrated in the accompanying figure is representative of