Question 1

The major hormone produced by the corpus luteum is LH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Secretin plays a regulatory role in the digestive process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Where is the pineal gland, and what hormone does it produce? What is the effect of this hormone?

Accepted Answer

The pineal gland is a small endocrine gl

Question 4

The principal thyroid hormone is:

Accepted Answer

A)  tetraiodothyronine (T₄ or thyroxine). 
B)  triiodothyronine (T₃). 
C)  calcitonin. 
D)  PTH. 
A)  tetraiodothyronine (T₄ or thyroxine). 
B)  triiodothyronine (T₃). 
C)  calcitonin. 
D)  PTH.

Question 5

The major hormone produced by the corpus luteum is:

Accepted Answer

A)  progesterone. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  LTH. 
D)  chorionic gonadotropin. 
A)  progesterone. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  LTH. 
D)  chorionic gonadotropin.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of T₄?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains three atoms of iodine. 
B)  It binds more efficiently to target cell receptors than does T₃. 
C)  It is a prohormone for T₃. 
D)  All of the above are true of T₄. 
A)  It contains three atoms of iodine. 
B)  It binds more efficiently to target cell receptors than does T₃. 
C)  It is a prohormone for T₃. 
D)  All of the above are true of T₄.

Question 7

Glucocorticoids are released by which part of the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zona glomerulosa 
B)  Zona fasciculata 
C)  Zona reticularis 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Zona glomerulosa 
B)  Zona fasciculata 
C)  Zona reticularis 
D)  Both B and C

Question 8

Which is not true of the hormone somatostatin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is produced by the delta cells of the pancreas. 
B)  It inhibits the secretion of glucagon. 
C)  It stimulates the secretion of insulin. 
D)  Both B and C are not true of the hormone somatostatin. 
A)  It is produced by the delta cells of the pancreas. 
B)  It inhibits the secretion of glucagon. 
C)  It stimulates the secretion of insulin. 
D)  Both B and C are not true of the hormone somatostatin.

Question 9

The thyroid functions to support the body's biological clock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An excess of parathyroid hormone can cause increased ossification of bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Gonadotrophs secrete:

Accepted Answer

A)  GH. 
B)  LH and FSH. 
C)  TSH. 
D)  prolactin. 
A)  GH. 
B)  LH and FSH. 
C)  TSH. 
D)  prolactin.

Question 12

The first step in the renin-angiotensin mechanism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  angiotensin II circulates to the adrenal cortex, stimulating the secretion of aldosterone. 
B)  renin causes angiotensinogen to be converted to angiotensin I. 
C)  the juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes renin into the blood in response to a fall in the blood pressure within the kidney. 
D)  aldosterone causes increased reabsorption of sodium, which causes increased water retention. 
A)  angiotensin II circulates to the adrenal cortex, stimulating the secretion of aldosterone. 
B)  renin causes angiotensinogen to be converted to angiotensin I. 
C)  the juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes renin into the blood in response to a fall in the blood pressure within the kidney. 
D)  aldosterone causes increased reabsorption of sodium, which causes increased water retention.

Question 13

Which hormones are produced by the hypothalamus to control the adenohypophysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tropic hormones 
B)  Releasing hormones 
C)  Melanocyte-stimulating hormones 
D)  Basophils 
A)  Tropic hormones 
B)  Releasing hormones 
C)  Melanocyte-stimulating hormones 
D)  Basophils

Question 14

Female sex hormones are collectively referred to as androgens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Growth hormone indirectly increases glucose metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly summarize how growth hormone affects metabolism.

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone (GH), also known as somat

Question 17

Calcitonin is a hypercalcemic hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Release of PTH in the body would cause a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in blood calcium. 
B)  decrease in blood phosphate. 
C)  decrease in vitamin D production. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  increase in blood calcium. 
B)  decrease in blood phosphate. 
C)  decrease in vitamin D production. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 19

Epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  testes. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  heart. 
D)  placenta. 
A)  testes. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  heart. 
D)  placenta.

Exam 26: Endocrine Glands

The major hormone produced by the corpus luteum is LH.

Secretin plays a regulatory role in the digestive process.

Where is the pineal gland, and what hormone does it produce? What is the effect of this hormone?

The principal thyroid hormone is:

The major hormone produced by the corpus luteum is:

Which of the following is true of T₄?

Glucocorticoids are released by which part of the adrenal glands?

Which is not true of the hormone somatostatin?

The thyroid functions to support the body's biological clock.

An excess of parathyroid hormone can cause increased ossification of bone tissue.

Gonadotrophs secrete:

The first step in the renin-angiotensin mechanism is:

Which hormones are produced by the hypothalamus to control the adenohypophysis?

Female sex hormones are collectively referred to as androgens.

Growth hormone indirectly increases glucose metabolism.

Briefly summarize how growth hormone affects metabolism.

Calcitonin is a hypercalcemic hormone.

Release of PTH in the body would cause a(n):

Epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal cortex.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the:

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