Question 1

The most common stimulus for prodding endocrine glands into action is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal 
B)  humoral 
C)  neural 
D)  direct gene activation 
A)  hormonal 
B)  humoral 
C)  neural 
D)  direct gene activation

Question 2

Glucocorticoids, glucagon, and epinephrine are hyperglycemic hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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

Question 5

Calcitonin is antagonistic to parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the regulation of blood calcium concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which hormones regulate the female's menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogens and progesterone 
B)  thymosin and melatonin 
C)  atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and aldosterone 
D)  androgens and testosterone 
E)  cholecystokinin and secretin 
A)  estrogens and progesterone 
B)  thymosin and melatonin 
C)  atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and aldosterone 
D)  androgens and testosterone 
E)  cholecystokinin and secretin

Question 7

Water-soluble hormones, such as proteins and peptide hormones, activate target cells using ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct gene activation 
B)  the second-messenger system 
C)  steroid hormone action 
D)  diffusion 
A)  direct gene activation 
B)  the second-messenger system 
C)  steroid hormone action 
D)  diffusion

Question 8

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following:
-The gland that is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Releasing and inhibiting hormones

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 most common stimulus for prodding endocrine glands into action is ________.

Glucocorticoids, glucagon, and epinephrine are hyperglycemic hormones.

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

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Calcitonin is antagonistic to parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the regulation of blood calcium concentration.

Which hormones regulate the female's menstrual cycle?

Water-soluble hormones, such as proteins and peptide hormones, activate target cells using ________.

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The gland that is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism is indicated by ________.

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Releasing and inhibiting hormones

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

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The Skeletal System

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Exam 9: The Endocrine System

The most common stimulus for prodding endocrine glands into action is ________.

Glucocorticoids, glucagon, and epinephrine are hyperglycemic hormones.

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

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Calcitonin is antagonistic to parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the regulation of blood calcium concentration.

Which hormones regulate the female's menstrual cycle?

Water-soluble hormones, such as proteins and peptide hormones, activate target cells using ________.

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The gland that is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism is indicated by ________.

Match the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Releasing and inhibiting hormones

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