Question 1

One reason that atrazine, an herbicide in use for more than 40 years, is an environmental problem is that it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​raises the level of air pollution 
B)  poses a substantial contribution to greenhouse gases 
C)  ​disrupts the stratospheric ozone level 
D)  ​is responsible for the extinction of bee colonies 
E)  ​is an endocrine disrupter and can reduce reproductive capacity in aquatic animals 
A)  ​raises the level of air pollution 
B)  poses a substantial contribution to greenhouse gases 
C)  ​disrupts the stratospheric ozone level 
D)  ​is responsible for the extinction of bee colonies 
E)  ​is an endocrine disrupter and can reduce reproductive capacity in aquatic animals

Question 2

__________ and _________ are released by neurons of the adrenal medulla and cause a fight-flight response.

Accepted Answer

Norepineph

Question 3

What would happen if a peptide hormone receptor was expressed in the nucleus like a steroid hormone receptor?​

Accepted Answer

The hormone would not be able to induce

Question 4

​Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

A) ​secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) ​secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) ​secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction 
D) ​involved in lymphocyte maturation 
E) ​secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)​secretes mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
G)​secretes melatonin
H)​two-lobed structure adjacent to the hypothalamus
I)​releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone into bloodstream
J)​secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)​produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
L)​secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)​secrete pheromones, milk, tears, sweat, and mucus 
A) ​secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) ​secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) ​secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction 
D) ​involved in lymphocyte maturation 
E) ​secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)​secretes mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
G)​secretes melatonin
H)​two-lobed structure adjacent to the hypothalamus
I)​releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone into bloodstream
J)​secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)​produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
L)​secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)​secrete pheromones, milk, tears, sweat, and mucus

Question 5

Which statement is true for most steroid hormones?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They dissolve readily in the blood. 
B)  ​They have no trouble entering their target cells. 
C)  ​They find and react with surface receptor molecules. 
D)  ​They cannot easily enter a target cell. 
E)  ​They developed from amino acids. 
A)  ​They dissolve readily in the blood. 
B)  ​They have no trouble entering their target cells. 
C)  ​They find and react with surface receptor molecules. 
D)  ​They cannot easily enter a target cell. 
E)  ​They developed from amino acids.

Question 6

​Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

A) ​secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) ​secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) ​secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction 
D) ​involved in lymphocyte maturation 
E) ​secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)​secretes mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
G)​secretes melatonin
H)​two-lobed structure adjacent to the hypothalamus
I)​releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone into bloodstream
J)​secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)​produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
L)​secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)​secrete pheromones, milk, tears, sweat, and mucus 
A) ​secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) ​secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) ​secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction 
D) ​involved in lymphocyte maturation 
E) ​secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)​secretes mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
G)​secretes melatonin
H)​two-lobed structure adjacent to the hypothalamus
I)​releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone into bloodstream
J)​secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)​produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
L)​secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)​secrete pheromones, milk, tears, sweat, and mucus

Question 7

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​
-Progesterone is produced by this gland.

Accepted Answer

A) ​adrenal cortex 
B) ​ovary 
C) ​pineal 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​thymus 
A) ​adrenal cortex 
B) ​ovary 
C) ​pineal 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​thymus

Question 8

The hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  peptide hormones 
B)  ​neurotransmitters 
C)  ​steroid hormones 
D)  ​second messengers 
E)  ​polar 
A)  peptide hormones 
B)  ​neurotransmitters 
C)  ​steroid hormones 
D)  ​second messengers 
E)  ​polar

Question 9

Ecdysone, a steroid hormone, controls ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the menstrual cycle 
B)  ​molting in arthropods 
C)  ​the wake-sleep cycle 
D)  ​the formation of hormone receptors 
E)  ​the formation of sperm 
A)  ​the menstrual cycle 
B)  ​molting in arthropods 
C)  ​the wake-sleep cycle 
D)  ​the formation of hormone receptors 
E)  ​the formation of sperm

Question 10

Because a steroid hormone is nonpolar, it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​must be transported across a cell membrane with a receptor molecule 
B)  ​is equipped with specific receptor molecules 
C)  ​can dissolve in blood 
D)  ​can diffuse directly across a cell membrane 
E)  ​is an inhibiting hormone 
A)  ​must be transported across a cell membrane with a receptor molecule 
B)  ​is equipped with specific receptor molecules 
C)  ​can dissolve in blood 
D)  ​can diffuse directly across a cell membrane 
E)  ​is an inhibiting hormone

Question 11

A thyroid disorder in which an excess of thyroid hormone is produced, causing anxiety, insomnia, heat intolerance, weight loss, and tremors is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hypothyroidism 
B)  ​goiters 
C)  ​cretinism 
D)  ​Graves' disease 
E)  ​Hashimoto's disease 
A)  ​hypothyroidism 
B)  ​goiters 
C)  ​cretinism 
D)  ​Graves' disease 
E)  ​Hashimoto's disease

Question 12

_____ is a hormone that triggers the gonads to release sex hormones.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Estrogen 
B)  ​Testosterone 
C)  ​Progesterone 
D)  ​Gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
E)  ​Luteinizing hormone 
A)  ​Estrogen 
B)  ​Testosterone 
C)  ​Progesterone 
D)  ​Gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
E)  ​Luteinizing hormone

Question 13

The __________is structurally and functionally linked with the pituitary gland as a major center for __________ control.

Accepted Answer

hypothalam

Question 14

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​
-This gland is the target for corticotropin (ACTH).

Accepted Answer

A) ​pituitary 
B) ​adrenal 
C) ​pancreas 
D) ​thyroid 
E) ​thymus 
A) ​pituitary 
B) ​adrenal 
C) ​pancreas 
D) ​thyroid 
E) ​thymus

Question 15

​Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-pancreatic islets

Accepted Answer

A) ​secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) ​secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) ​secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction 
D) ​involved in lymphocyte maturation 
E) ​secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)​secretes mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
G)​secretes melatonin
H)​two-lobed structure adjacent to the hypothalamus
I)​releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone into bloodstream
J)​secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)​produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
L)​secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)​secrete pheromones, milk, tears, sweat, and mucus 
A) ​secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) ​secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) ​secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction 
D) ​involved in lymphocyte maturation 
E) ​secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)​secretes mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
G)​secretes melatonin
H)​two-lobed structure adjacent to the hypothalamus
I)​releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone into bloodstream
J)​secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)​produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
L)​secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)​secrete pheromones, milk, tears, sweat, and mucus

Question 16

Which statement best describes type 1 diabetes?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Near normal insulin levels are maintained. 
B)  ​Beta cells are hyperactive. 
C)  ​It is the more common form of diabetes. 
D)  ​It is thought to be an autoimmune disease. 
E)  ​It often occurs as a result of obesity. 
A)  ​Near normal insulin levels are maintained. 
B)  ​Beta cells are hyperactive. 
C)  ​It is the more common form of diabetes. 
D)  ​It is thought to be an autoimmune disease. 
E)  ​It often occurs as a result of obesity.

Question 17

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-This hormone induces protein synthesis and cell division in young animals.

Accepted Answer

A) ​estrogen 
B) ​luteinizing hormone 
C) ​somatotropin 
D) ​oxytocin 
E) ​antidiuretic hormone 
A) ​estrogen 
B) ​luteinizing hormone 
C) ​somatotropin 
D) ​oxytocin 
E) ​antidiuretic hormone

Question 18

A hormone that prevents release of a different hormone by its target endocrine cells is called a(n) _____ hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​releasing 
B)  ​inhibiting 
C)  ​amino acid-derived 
D)  ​steroid 
E)  ​peptide 
A)  ​releasing 
B)  ​inhibiting 
C)  ​amino acid-derived 
D)  ​steroid 
E)  ​peptide

Question 19

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-The mammary glands are the target for this hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) ​estrogen 
B) ​luteinizing hormone 
C) ​somatotropin 
D) ​oxytocin 
E) ​antidiuretic hormone 
A) ​estrogen 
B) ​luteinizing hormone 
C) ​somatotropin 
D) ​oxytocin 
E) ​antidiuretic hormone

Question 20

Figure 34.5A
​
   
Use the posterior pituitary function illustration above to answer the following question.
-The synthesis site for the hormones of this figure is indicated by the letter ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​A 
B)  ​B 
C)  ​C 
D)  ​D 
E)  ​E 
A)  ​A 
B)  ​B 
C)  ​C 
D)  ​D 
E)  ​E

Exam 34: Endocrine Control

One reason that atrazine, an herbicide in use for more than 40 years, is an environmental problem is that it ____.

__________ and _________ are released by neurons of the adrenal medulla and cause a fight-flight response.

What would happen if a peptide hormone receptor was expressed in the nucleus like a steroid hormone receptor?​

​Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -thyroid gland

Which statement is true for most steroid hormones?​

​Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -hypothalamus

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​ -Progesterone is produced by this gland.

The hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary are ____.

Ecdysone, a steroid hormone, controls ____.

Because a steroid hormone is nonpolar, it ____.

A thyroid disorder in which an excess of thyroid hormone is produced, causing anxiety, insomnia, heat intolerance, weight loss, and tremors is known as ____.

_____ is a hormone that triggers the gonads to release sex hormones.

The __________is structurally and functionally linked with the pituitary gland as a major center for __________ control.

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.​ -This gland is the target for corticotropin (ACTH).

​Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -pancreatic islets

Which statement best describes type 1 diabetes?​

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This hormone induces protein synthesis and cell division in young animals.

A hormone that prevents release of a different hormone by its target endocrine cells is called a(n) _____ hormone.

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -The mammary glands are the target for this hormone.

Figure 34.5A ​ Use the posterior pituitary function illustration above to answer the following question. -The synthesis site for the hormones of this figure is indicated by the letter ____.

Invitation to Biology

Lifes Chemical Basis

Molecules of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Ground Rules of Metabolism

Where It Starts - Photosynthesis

How Cells Release Chemical Energy

Dna Structure and Function

From Dna to Protein

Gene Control

How Cells Reproduce

Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

Observing Patterns in Inherited Traits

Chromosomes and Human Inheritance

Studying and Manipulating Genomes

Evidence of Evolution

Processes of Evolution

Organizating Information About Species

Lifes Origin and Early Evolution

Viruses - Bacteria - and Archaea

Protists - the Simplest Eukaryotes

The Land Plants

Fungi

Animal Evolution - the Invertibrates

Animal Evolution - the Chordates

Human Evolution

Plant Tissues

Plant Nutrition and Transport

Life Cycles of Flowering Plants

Communication Strategies in Plants

Animal Tissues

Neural Control

Sensory Perception

Structural Support and Movement

Circulation

Immunity

Respiration

Digestion and Nutrition

Maintaining the Internal Environment

Animal Reproductive Systems

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

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__ and _ are released by neurons of the adrenal medulla and cause a fight-flight response.

What would happen if a peptide hormone receptor was expressed in the nucleus like a steroid hormone receptor?

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -thyroid gland

Which statement is true for most steroid hormones?

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -hypothalamus

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Progesterone is produced by this gland.

The is structurally and functionally linked with the pituitary gland as a major center for control.

Respond to the following statement in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland is the target for corticotropin (ACTH).

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -pancreatic islets

Which statement best describes type 1 diabetes?

Figure 34.5A Use the posterior pituitary function illustration above to answer the following question. -The synthesis site for the hormones of this figure is indicated by the letter ____.