Question 1

Which one of the following causes the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH from the anterior pituitary 
B)  AMTH form the anterior pituitary 
C)  Releasing hormone from the hypothalamus 
D)  Sympathetic nerves 
E)  Parasympathetic nerves 
A)  ACTH from the anterior pituitary 
B)  AMTH form the anterior pituitary 
C)  Releasing hormone from the hypothalamus 
D)  Sympathetic nerves 
E)  Parasympathetic nerves

Question 2

Which one of the following hormones stimulates the production of testosterone in males?

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin 
B)  LH 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  FSH 
E)  growth hormone 
A)  prolactin 
B)  LH 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  FSH 
E)  growth hormone

Question 3

Luteinizing hormone is considered a gonadotropin because of which one of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stimulates the growth and development of gonads, but only in females. 
B)  It stimulates the growth but not the development of gonads in males. 
C)  It promotes the growth of reproductive organs in both males and females. 
D)  It functions to complement the activity of TSH. 
E)  It triggers the production of gonadotropin hormones. 
A)  It stimulates the growth and development of gonads, but only in females. 
B)  It stimulates the growth but not the development of gonads in males. 
C)  It promotes the growth of reproductive organs in both males and females. 
D)  It functions to complement the activity of TSH. 
E)  It triggers the production of gonadotropin hormones.

Question 4

The number of cases of Type 2 diabetes is increasing mainly due to an increase in three major risk factors: obesity, insufficient exercise, and unhealthy diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of following statements are TRUE regarding estrogen and progesterone, EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are produced and secreted by the ovaries in response to hormones from the anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  They are released during a female's reproductive years. 
C)  They are peptide hormones that activate target cells through the cyclic AMP second messenger mechanism. 
D)  They regulate the menstrual cycle. 
E)  They stimulate development of female secondary sex characteristics. 
A)  They are produced and secreted by the ovaries in response to hormones from the anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  They are released during a female's reproductive years. 
C)  They are peptide hormones that activate target cells through the cyclic AMP second messenger mechanism. 
D)  They regulate the menstrual cycle. 
E)  They stimulate development of female secondary sex characteristics.

Question 6

________ cells function in both the nervous and endocrine systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ cells function in both the nervous...

Question 7

Match each event labeled on the graph with the description of what is occurring in relation to blood glucose levels.
-pancreas stops secretion of insulin

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Match each event labeled on...

Question 8

Which one of the following hormone pairs is antagonistic, in that they have opposing effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen, progesterone 
B)  epinephrine, norepinephrine 
C)  glucagon, insulin 
D)  oxytocin, prolactin 
E)  thyroxine (T₄) and triiodothyronine (T₃) 
A)  estrogen, progesterone 
B)  epinephrine, norepinephrine 
C)  glucagon, insulin 
D)  oxytocin, prolactin 
E)  thyroxine (T₄) and triiodothyronine (T₃)

Question 9

Disorders associated with the endocrine system can be caused by problems with hormone production or lack of receptors for the hormones on the target cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The thymus produces two peptides that function to

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate iodine levels in the thyroid 
B)  aid in the maturation of T lymphocytes 
C)  regulate thyroxine release 
D)  increase blood calcium levels 
E)  promote the breakdown of bone 
A)  regulate iodine levels in the thyroid 
B)  aid in the maturation of T lymphocytes 
C)  regulate thyroxine release 
D)  increase blood calcium levels 
E)  promote the breakdown of bone

Question 11

Uptake of blood glucose by liver cells is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  prolactin 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
D)  glucagon 
E)  insulin 
A)  ADH 
B)  prolactin 
C)  parathyroid hormone 
D)  glucagon 
E)  insulin

Question 12

When the amount of thyroxine in the body increases, the basal metabolic rate of the body also increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: growth hormone
prolactin
LH
ADH
thyrotropin
ACTH
GnRH
gastrin

Accepted Answer

The Answer of muscles and bones and kidney and anterior is...

Question 14

During times of stress, which one of the following glands releases CRH to stimulate the anterior pituitary to release ACTH?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  pancreas 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  posterior pituitary 
E)  anterior pituitary 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  pancreas 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  posterior pituitary 
E)  anterior pituitary

Question 15

Which one of the following is required in the diet in order for active thyroid hormones to be produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  iodine 
D)  zinc 
E)  iron 
A)  calcium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  iodine 
D)  zinc 
E)  iron

Question 16

Calcitonin and PTH have opposing effects on blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Nonsteroid hormones differ from steroid hormones in that they

Accepted Answer

A)  cause a change to occur in the target cell 
B)  bind to an intracellular receptor 
C)  are water insoluble 
D)  cannot be stored 
E)  bind to a receptor on the outer surface of the cell membrane 
A)  cause a change to occur in the target cell 
B)  bind to an intracellular receptor 
C)  are water insoluble 
D)  cannot be stored 
E)  bind to a receptor on the outer surface of the cell membrane

Question 18

Which one of the following nonhormonal chemical messengers is important in local control of blood flow and blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

A)  prostaglandins 
B)  nerve growth factor 
C)  tumor angiogenesis growth factor 
D)  histamine 
E)  epidermal growth factor 
A)  prostaglandins 
B)  nerve growth factor 
C)  tumor angiogenesis growth factor 
D)  histamine 
E)  epidermal growth factor

Question 19

A student just finished a delicious breakfast of pancakes with syrup, orange juice, and Danish pastries. Because his blood sugar level has increased, the pancreas secretes ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A student just finished a delicious breakfast...

Question 20

Neuroendocrine cells are located in the ________.

Accepted Answer

hypothalamus, adrena

Exam 13: The Endocrine System

Which one of the following causes the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla?

Which one of the following hormones stimulates the production of testosterone in males?

Luteinizing hormone is considered a gonadotropin because of which one of the following reasons?

The number of cases of Type 2 diabetes is increasing mainly due to an increase in three major risk factors: obesity, insufficient exercise, and unhealthy diets.

All of following statements are TRUE regarding estrogen and progesterone, EXCEPT which one?

________ cells function in both the nervous and endocrine systems.

Match each event labeled on the graph with the description of what is occurring in relation to blood glucose levels. -pancreas stops secretion of insulin

Which one of the following hormone pairs is antagonistic, in that they have opposing effects?

Disorders associated with the endocrine system can be caused by problems with hormone production or lack of receptors for the hormones on the target cells.

The thymus produces two peptides that function to

Uptake of blood glucose by liver cells is stimulated by

When the amount of thyroxine in the body increases, the basal metabolic rate of the body also increases.

During times of stress, which one of the following glands releases CRH to stimulate the anterior pituitary to release ACTH?

Which one of the following is required in the diet in order for active thyroid hormones to be produced?

Calcitonin and PTH have opposing effects on blood calcium levels.

Nonsteroid hormones differ from steroid hormones in that they

Which one of the following nonhormonal chemical messengers is important in local control of blood flow and blood clotting?

A student just finished a delicious breakfast of pancakes with syrup, orange juice, and Danish pastries. Because his blood sugar level has increased, the pancreas secretes ________.

Neuroendocrine cells are located in the ________.

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