Question 1

The hypothalamus makes two hormones, ________ and ________, that are stored by the posterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin; antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  cortisol; aldosterone 
C)  growth hormone; prolactin 
D)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH); prolactin 
A)  oxytocin; antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  cortisol; aldosterone 
C)  growth hormone; prolactin 
D)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH); prolactin

Question 2

Which one of the following is NOT a sign of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  polyuria 
B)  polydipsia 
C)  moon face 
D)  polyphagia 
E)  acidosis 
A)  polyuria 
B)  polydipsia 
C)  moon face 
D)  polyphagia 
E)  acidosis

Question 3

A hormone produced by the heart, known as ________, prevents the release of aldosterone in order to reduce blood volume and blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) 
B)  cortisol 
C)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
D)  glucagon 
A)  atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) 
B)  cortisol 
C)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
D)  glucagon

Question 4

Mineralocorticoids help regulate both water and electrolyte balance in body fluids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood leads to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary dwarfism 
B)  Cushing's disease 
C)  acromegaly 
D)  myxedema 
E)  gigantism 
A)  pituitary dwarfism 
B)  Cushing's disease 
C)  acromegaly 
D)  myxedema 
E)  gigantism

Question 6

Explain the pituitary-hypothalamus relationship.

Accepted Answer

Hormones from the anterior pituitary are

Question 7

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone:
-Promotes reabsorption of only water by the kidneys

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid-stimulating hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) antidiuretic hormone 
D) parathyroid hormone 
E) oxytocin
F)follicle-stimulating hormone
G)glucocorticoids
H)insulin 
A) thyroid-stimulating hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) antidiuretic hormone 
D) parathyroid hormone 
E) oxytocin
F)follicle-stimulating hormone
G)glucocorticoids
H)insulin

Question 8

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following:
-The glands situated around the thyroid gland that operate entirely under humoral control are represented by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label C 
B)  Label F 
C)  Label E 
D)  Label B 
E)  Label G 
A)  Label C 
B)  Label F 
C)  Label E 
D)  Label B 
E)  Label G

Question 9

The element necessary in the diet for proper thyroid function is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  potassium 
C)  calcium 
D)  iodine 
E)  bromine 
A)  sodium 
B)  potassium 
C)  calcium 
D)  iodine 
E)  bromine

Question 10

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following:
-The thymus is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label E 
B)  Label H 
C)  Label F 
D)  Label J 
E)  Label A 
A)  Label E 
B)  Label H 
C)  Label F 
D)  Label J 
E)  Label A

Question 11

Four-year-old Tim is extremely small for his age, and he shows signs of mental retardation. His hair is thinning and his skin is dry. His parents have read about cretinism and pituitary dwarfism as possible diagnoses for their son and have taken him to the pediatrician for tests to be run. Which diagnosis do you think is correct? Explain why.

Accepted Answer

The likely diagnosis is cretinism. Hypos

Question 12

The hormone that appears to help regulate our sleep-awake cycles is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thymosin 
B)  melatonin 
C)  progesterone 
D)  glucagon 
E)  thyroxine 
A)  thymosin 
B)  melatonin 
C)  progesterone 
D)  glucagon 
E)  thyroxine

Question 13

Which one of the following is NOT a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
D)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
E)  luteinizing hormone (LH) 
A)  prolactin 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
D)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
E)  luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 14

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone:
-Promotes normal cell metabolism and helps the body resist long-term stressors

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid-stimulating hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) antidiuretic hormone 
D) parathyroid hormone 
E) oxytocin
F)follicle-stimulating hormone
G)glucocorticoids
H)insulin 
A) thyroid-stimulating hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) antidiuretic hormone 
D) parathyroid hormone 
E) oxytocin
F)follicle-stimulating hormone
G)glucocorticoids
H)insulin

Question 15

Which hormone is alternately known as vasopressin due to its effect on blood vessel diameter and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin 
B)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
C)  thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 
D)  growth hormone (GH) 
E)  luteinizing hormone (LH) 
A)  oxytocin 
B)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
C)  thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 
D)  growth hormone (GH) 
E)  luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 16

Rising blood levels of aldosterone cause the kidney tubules to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reabsorb potassium 
B)  reabsorb sodium 
C)  reabsorb calcium 
D)  reabsorb iodine 
E)  reabsorb hydrogen 
A)  reabsorb potassium 
B)  reabsorb sodium 
C)  reabsorb calcium 
D)  reabsorb iodine 
E)  reabsorb hydrogen

Question 17

The hormone responsible for the maturation of white blood cells known as T lymphocytes is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thymosin 
B)  melatonin 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  progesterone 
E)  thyroxine 
A)  thymosin 
B)  melatonin 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  progesterone 
E)  thyroxine

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an effect of testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance of pregnancy 
B)  deepening of the voice 
C)  growth of facial hair 
D)  sperm production 
E)  development of heavy bones and muscles 
A)  maintenance of pregnancy 
B)  deepening of the voice 
C)  growth of facial hair 
D)  sperm production 
E)  development of heavy bones and muscles

Question 19

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following:
-The gland that produces testosterone is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label I 
B)  Label F 
C)  Label E 
D)  Label J 
E)  Label A 
A)  Label I 
B)  Label F 
C)  Label E 
D)  Label J 
E)  Label A

Question 20

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Prolactin

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid gland 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) hypothalamus 
D) parathyroid glands 
E) pancreas
F)adrenal cortex
G)thymus gland
H)anterior pituitary 
A) thyroid gland 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) hypothalamus 
D) parathyroid glands 
E) pancreas
F)adrenal cortex
G)thymus gland
H)anterior pituitary

The hypothalamus makes two hormones, and , that are stored by the posterior pituitary.

Which one of the following is NOT a sign of diabetes mellitus?

A hormone produced by the heart, known as ________, prevents the release of aldosterone in order to reduce blood volume and blood pressure.

Mineralocorticoids help regulate both water and electrolyte balance in body fluids.

Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood leads to ________.

Explain the pituitary-hypothalamus relationship.

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Promotes reabsorption of only water by the kidneys

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The glands situated around the thyroid gland that operate entirely under humoral control are represented by ________.

The element necessary in the diet for proper thyroid function is ________.

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The thymus is indicated by ________.

The hormone that appears to help regulate our sleep-awake cycles is ________.

Which one of the following is NOT a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary?

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Promotes normal cell metabolism and helps the body resist long-term stressors

Which hormone is alternately known as vasopressin due to its effect on blood vessel diameter and blood pressure?

Rising blood levels of aldosterone cause the kidney tubules to ________.

The hormone responsible for the maturation of white blood cells known as T lymphocytes is ________.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of testosterone?

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The gland that produces testosterone is indicated by ________.

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Prolactin

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Exam 9: The Endocrine System

The hypothalamus makes two hormones, ________ and ________, that are stored by the posterior pituitary.

Which one of the following is NOT a sign of diabetes mellitus?

A hormone produced by the heart, known as ________, prevents the release of aldosterone in order to reduce blood volume and blood pressure.

Mineralocorticoids help regulate both water and electrolyte balance in body fluids.

Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood leads to ________.

Explain the pituitary-hypothalamus relationship.

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Promotes reabsorption of only water by the kidneys

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The glands situated around the thyroid gland that operate entirely under humoral control are represented by ________.

The element necessary in the diet for proper thyroid function is ________.

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The thymus is indicated by ________.

The hormone that appears to help regulate our sleep-awake cycles is ________.

Which one of the following is NOT a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary?

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Promotes normal cell metabolism and helps the body resist long-term stressors

Which hormone is alternately known as vasopressin due to its effect on blood vessel diameter and blood pressure?

Rising blood levels of aldosterone cause the kidney tubules to ________.

The hormone responsible for the maturation of white blood cells known as T lymphocytes is ________.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of testosterone?

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The gland that produces testosterone is indicated by ________.

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Prolactin

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Filters

The hypothalamus makes two hormones, and , that are stored by the posterior pituitary.