Question 1

Peptide hormones activate ___________________ systems that relay the hormone signal to the inside of a target cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Peptide hormones activate ___________________ systems that relay...

Question 2

Steroid hormones are lipids derived from ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steroid hormones are lipids derived from ___________________....

Question 3

Assuming normal conditions, what happens after a large meal?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancreatic alpha cells are stimulated . 
B) Adipose and muscle cells take up glucose . 
C) Insulin levels fall . 
D) Glycogen is converted to glucose . 
E) The pancreas performs only exocrine functions . 
A) Pancreatic alpha cells are stimulated . 
B) Adipose and muscle cells take up glucose . 
C) Insulin levels fall . 
D) Glycogen is converted to glucose . 
E) The pancreas performs only exocrine functions .

Question 4

The result of "insulin shock" is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) no insulin production 
B) type 2 diabetes 
C) hypoglycemia 
D) elevated blood glucose 
E) sudden heart failure 
A) no insulin production 
B) type 2 diabetes 
C) hypoglycemia 
D) elevated blood glucose 
E) sudden heart failure

Question 5

PTH functions by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing osteoclast cell activity 
B) increasing bone formation 
C) decreasing vitamin D activity 
D) decreasing reabsorption of calcium by kidneys 
E) lowering blood calcium 
A) increasing osteoclast cell activity 
B) increasing bone formation 
C) decreasing vitamin D activity 
D) decreasing reabsorption of calcium by kidneys 
E) lowering blood calcium

Question 6

The adrenal medulla produces ____.

Accepted Answer

A) mineralcorticoids 
B) epinephrine 
C) cortisol 
D) testosterone 
E) glucocorticoids 
A) mineralcorticoids 
B) epinephrine 
C) cortisol 
D) testosterone 
E) glucocorticoids

Question 7

The receptors for peptide hormones are located ____.

Accepted Answer

A) in the cytoplasm 
B) on the mitochondrial membranes 
C) in the synapse 
D) on the exterior surface of the cell membrane 
E) in the nucleus 
A) in the cytoplasm 
B) on the mitochondrial membranes 
C) in the synapse 
D) on the exterior surface of the cell membrane 
E) in the nucleus

Question 8

Which gland has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) adrenal cortex 
D) pancreas 
E) gonads 
A) thyroid 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) adrenal cortex 
D) pancreas 
E) gonads

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: opposes insulin
targets osteoclasts cells in bone
released by gonads
synthesized in the hypothalamus
deficiency produces decreased metabolic rate and cold intolerance
released in response to lower than normal blood pressure
secreted by anterior pituitary
stimulates the liver to produce growth promoting factors

Accepted Answer

The Answer of aldosterone and thyroxine and LH and oxytocin is...

Question 10

Which event would trigger the release of ADH?

Accepted Answer

A) a drop in blood pressure below normal 
B) elevated blood glucose levels 
C) the process of childbirth 
D) stimulation of the anterior pituitary 
E) growth promoting factors 
A) a drop in blood pressure below normal 
B) elevated blood glucose levels 
C) the process of childbirth 
D) stimulation of the anterior pituitary 
E) growth promoting factors

Question 11

Which endocrine gland is an extension of the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal medulla 
B) adrenal cortex 
C) thyroid gland 
D) pancreas 
E) anterior pituitary 
A) adrenal medulla 
B) adrenal cortex 
C) thyroid gland 
D) pancreas 
E) anterior pituitary

Question 12

Hormones are a class of signaling molecule carried by the ___________________ to target cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hormones are a class of signaling molecule...

Question 13

Which molecule is released in tissues and diffuses to the target cell?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid hormone 
B) insulin 
C) adrenalin 
D) prostaglandins 
E) growth hormone 
A) thyroid hormone 
B) insulin 
C) adrenalin 
D) prostaglandins 
E) growth hormone

Question 14

Which statement is characteristic of endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

A) They release chemical signals into synapses. 
B) They produce chemical signals that are always stimulatory. 
C) They are controlled by only negative feedback mechanisms. 
D) They secrete chemical signals in small amounts over short periods of time. 
E) Their activity is limited to brain tissue. 
A) They release chemical signals into synapses. 
B) They produce chemical signals that are always stimulatory. 
C) They are controlled by only negative feedback mechanisms. 
D) They secrete chemical signals in small amounts over short periods of time. 
E) Their activity is limited to brain tissue.

Question 15

In a normal, healthy individual , at which time would cortisol secretion be highest?

Accepted Answer

A) early morning 
B) late morning 
C) mid-day 
D) evening 
E) middle of the night 
A) early morning 
B) late morning 
C) mid-day 
D) evening 
E) middle of the night

Question 16

Which hormone is found within the posterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) TSH 
C) GH 
D) oxytocin 
E) prolactin 
A) ACTH 
B) TSH 
C) GH 
D) oxytocin 
E) prolactin

Question 17

A prediabetic individual would have a fasting glucose measurement (mg/dL)above ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100 
E) 110 
A) 20 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100 
E) 110

Question 18

The term that refers to two hormones working together at a target tissue is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) opposition 
B) permissive interaction 
C) priming interaction 
D) synergistic interaction 
E) commensal interaction 
A) opposition 
B) permissive interaction 
C) priming interaction 
D) synergistic interaction 
E) commensal interaction

Question 19

Vitamin D deficiency in children causes

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) rickets 
C) elevated blood calcium 
D) kidney stones 
E) dwarfism 
A) acromegaly 
B) rickets 
C) elevated blood calcium 
D) kidney stones 
E) dwarfism

Question 20

Which of the following is characteristic of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A) Grave's disease 
B) elevated heart rate 
C) thyroid stimulating antibodies 
D) intolerant to cold temperatures 
E) heavy sweating 
A) Grave's disease 
B) elevated heart rate 
C) thyroid stimulating antibodies 
D) intolerant to cold temperatures 
E) heavy sweating

Exam 15: The Endocrine System

Peptide hormones activate ___________________ systems that relay the hormone signal to the inside of a target cell.

Steroid hormones are lipids derived from ___________________.

Assuming normal conditions, what happens after a large meal?

The result of "insulin shock" is ____.

PTH functions by ____.

The adrenal medulla produces ____.

The receptors for peptide hormones are located ____.

Which gland has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Which event would trigger the release of ADH?

Which endocrine gland is an extension of the sympathetic nervous system?

Hormones are a class of signaling molecule carried by the ___________________ to target cells.

Which molecule is released in tissues and diffuses to the target cell?

Which statement is characteristic of endocrine glands?

In a normal, healthy individual , at which time would cortisol secretion be highest?

Which hormone is found within the posterior pituitary?

A prediabetic individual would have a fasting glucose measurement (mg/dL)above ____.

The term that refers to two hormones working together at a target tissue is ____.

Vitamin D deficiency in children causes

Which of the following is characteristic of hypothyroidism?

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