Question 1

Glucagon secretion occurs in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic stimulation. 
B)  sympathetic stimulation. 
C)  low levels of plasma glucose. 
D)  low levels of plasma amino acids. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  parasympathetic stimulation. 
B)  sympathetic stimulation. 
C)  low levels of plasma glucose. 
D)  low levels of plasma amino acids. 
E)  all of these.

Question 2

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice:
-Thyroid

Accepted Answer

A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin 
A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin

Question 3

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice:
-Hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin 
A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a normal function of melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)?

Accepted Answer

A)  camouflage 
B)  immune suppression 
C)  pelage of feathers 
D)  appetite control 
E)  All of these are normal functions. 
A)  camouflage 
B)  immune suppression 
C)  pelage of feathers 
D)  appetite control 
E)  All of these are normal functions.

Question 5

Distinguish between diabetes mellitus type I and type II. Which is more pharmacologically tractable? Why?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus type I and type II are

Question 6

The pineal gland connects to the hyothalamus via a portal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each endocrine gland secretes a single type of hormone. 
B)  Each endocrine hormone is secreted by a single endocrine tissue. 
C)  Each endocrine hormone acts on a single target tissue. 
D)  Each endocrine hormone activates a single type of receptor. 
E)  Many endocrine tissues have other non-endocrine functions. 
A)  Each endocrine gland secretes a single type of hormone. 
B)  Each endocrine hormone is secreted by a single endocrine tissue. 
C)  Each endocrine hormone acts on a single target tissue. 
D)  Each endocrine hormone activates a single type of receptor. 
E)  Many endocrine tissues have other non-endocrine functions.

Question 8

A tropic hormone is one whose function is to

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate the central nervous system. 
B)  trigger cellular development. 
C)  stimulate endocrine tissue to secrete hormones. 
D)  stimulate growth and development. 
A)  stimulate the central nervous system. 
B)  trigger cellular development. 
C)  stimulate endocrine tissue to secrete hormones. 
D)  stimulate growth and development.

Question 9

Regulation of thyroid hormone synthesis is primarily under the control of

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid hormone. 
B)  thyroid stimulating hormone. 
C)  thyroid releasing hormone. 
D)  thyrotropin stimulating hormone. 
E)  thyrotropin releasing hormone. 
A)  thyroid hormone. 
B)  thyroid stimulating hormone. 
C)  thyroid releasing hormone. 
D)  thyrotropin stimulating hormone. 
E)  thyrotropin releasing hormone.

Question 10

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice:
-Adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin 
A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin

Question 11

Melanopsin is a gene involved in skin pigmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice:
-Adrenal cortex

Accepted Answer

A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin 
A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin

Question 13

The adrenal medulla consists of modified, post-ganglionic sympathetic neurons called chromaffin cells which store norepinephrine and epinephrine in chromaffin granules. In this situation, when these chemical transmitters are released they act as

Accepted Answer

A)  neurohormones. 
B)  neurotransmitters. 
C)  stress inducers. 
D)  glucocorticoids. 
E)  mineralocorticoids. 
A)  neurohormones. 
B)  neurotransmitters. 
C)  stress inducers. 
D)  glucocorticoids. 
E)  mineralocorticoids.

Question 14

In lower vertebrates, arginine vasotocin (AVT) is involved in regulating several different processes. Which of the following AVT-stimulated events does NOT involve smooth muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction 
B)  ejection of milk from mammary glands. 
C)  oviposition 
D)  birth in viviparous snakes. 
E)  All of these involve smooth muscle contraction. 
A)  vasoconstriction 
B)  ejection of milk from mammary glands. 
C)  oviposition 
D)  birth in viviparous snakes. 
E)  All of these involve smooth muscle contraction.

Question 15

Symptoms of hyperthryoidism include

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to tolerate heat. 
B)  excessive perspiration. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  weakness. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  inability to tolerate heat. 
B)  excessive perspiration. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  weakness. 
E)  all of these.

Question 16

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice:
-Pancreatic ?-cells

Accepted Answer

A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin 
A)  Melatonin 
B)  Multifaceted stress response 
C)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Vitamin D activation
F) Calcitonin
G) Cortisol
H) Catecholamines
I) Glucagon
J) Insulin

Question 17

Prolonged elevation of glucocorticoids due to stress is associated with ________, which illustrates the folly of cramming for exams, especially during all-nighters!

Accepted Answer

A)  increased growth of facial hair 
B)  increased water retention. 
C)  memory loss 
D)  fatigue 
E)  none of these. 
A)  increased growth of facial hair 
B)  increased water retention. 
C)  memory loss 
D)  fatigue 
E)  none of these.

Question 18

Y-organs in the head of decapods

Accepted Answer

A)  produce crustecydsone 
B)  produce chromatophorotropins for changing cuticle color. 
C)  hyperglycemic hormone to regulate glucose levels. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  produce crustecydsone 
B)  produce chromatophorotropins for changing cuticle color. 
C)  hyperglycemic hormone to regulate glucose levels. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver as regards glucose homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  secreting ketone bodies in response to excess plasma glucose levels 
B)  storing glycogen when excess glucose is available 
C)  releasing glucose when plasma glucose levels drop 
D)  converting organic chemicals like amino acids into glucose via gluconeogenesis 
E)  All of these are functions of the liver relating to glucose homeostasis. 
A)  secreting ketone bodies in response to excess plasma glucose levels 
B)  storing glycogen when excess glucose is available 
C)  releasing glucose when plasma glucose levels drop 
D)  converting organic chemicals like amino acids into glucose via gluconeogenesis 
E)  All of these are functions of the liver relating to glucose homeostasis.

Question 20

Metabolic effects of growth hormone include

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating cell division. 
B)  elevating blood glucose levels. 
C)  elevating glycogen breakdown by muscles. 
D)  promoting glucose uptake by muscles. 
E)  all of these except promoting glucose uptake by muscles. 
A)  stimulating cell division. 
B)  elevating blood glucose levels. 
C)  elevating glycogen breakdown by muscles. 
D)  promoting glucose uptake by muscles. 
E)  all of these except promoting glucose uptake by muscles.

Glucagon secretion occurs in response to

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Thyroid

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Hypothalamus

Which of the following is NOT a normal function of melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)?

Distinguish between diabetes mellitus type I and type II. Which is more pharmacologically tractable? Why?

The pineal gland connects to the hyothalamus via a portal system.

Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is true?

A tropic hormone is one whose function is to

Regulation of thyroid hormone synthesis is primarily under the control of

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Adrenal medulla

Melanopsin is a gene involved in skin pigmentation.

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Adrenal cortex

The adrenal medulla consists of modified, post-ganglionic sympathetic neurons called chromaffin cells which store norepinephrine and epinephrine in chromaffin granules. In this situation, when these chemical transmitters are released they act as

In lower vertebrates, arginine vasotocin (AVT) is involved in regulating several different processes. Which of the following AVT-stimulated events does NOT involve smooth muscle contraction?

Symptoms of hyperthryoidism include

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Pancreatic ?-cells

Prolonged elevation of glucocorticoids due to stress is associated with ________, which illustrates the folly of cramming for exams, especially during all-nighters!

Y-organs in the head of decapods

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver as regards glucose homeostasis?

Metabolic effects of growth hormone include

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Glucagon secretion occurs in response to

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Thyroid

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Hypothalamus

Which of the following is NOT a normal function of melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)?

Distinguish between diabetes mellitus type I and type II. Which is more pharmacologically tractable? Why?

The pineal gland connects to the hyothalamus via a portal system.

Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is true?

A tropic hormone is one whose function is to

Regulation of thyroid hormone synthesis is primarily under the control of

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Adrenal medulla

Melanopsin is a gene involved in skin pigmentation.

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Adrenal cortex

The adrenal medulla consists of modified, post-ganglionic sympathetic neurons called chromaffin cells which store norepinephrine and epinephrine in chromaffin granules. In this situation, when these chemical transmitters are released they act as

In lower vertebrates, arginine vasotocin (AVT) is involved in regulating several different processes. Which of the following AVT-stimulated events does NOT involve smooth muscle contraction?

Symptoms of hyperthryoidism include

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Pancreatic ?-cells

Prolonged elevation of glucocorticoids due to stress is associated with ________, which illustrates the folly of cramming for exams, especially during all-nighters!

Y-organs in the head of decapods

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver as regards glucose homeostasis?

Metabolic effects of growth hormone include

Homeostasis and Integration: The Foundations of Physiology

Cellular and Molecular Physiology

Membrane Physiology

Neuronal Physiology

Nervous Systems

Sensory Physiology

Muscle Physiology

Circulatory Systems

Defense Systems

Respiratory Systems

Excretory Systems

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

Digestive Systems

Energy Balance and Thermal Physiology

Reproductive Systems

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