Question 1

The two hormones released by the thyroid gland are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin and thyroid hormone 
B)  calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
C)  thyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
D)  prolactin (PRL) and oxytocin 
E)  oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
A)  calcitonin and thyroid hormone 
B)  calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
C)  thyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
D)  prolactin (PRL) and oxytocin 
E)  oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Question 2

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

Two hormones are made and secreted by the posterior pituitary: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Select the statement that best describes the function of tropic hormones.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tropic hormones stimulate the pineal gland to secrete hormones. 
B)  Tropic hormones stimulate the thymus gland to secrete hormones. 
C)  Tropic hormones stimulate other endocrine glands to secrete hormones. 
D)  Tropic hormones stimulate nervous tissue to produce neurotransmitters. 
E)  Tropic hormones stimulate production of prostaglandins. 
A)  Tropic hormones stimulate the pineal gland to secrete hormones. 
B)  Tropic hormones stimulate the thymus gland to secrete hormones. 
C)  Tropic hormones stimulate other endocrine glands to secrete hormones. 
D)  Tropic hormones stimulate nervous tissue to produce neurotransmitters. 
E)  Tropic hormones stimulate production of prostaglandins.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Hypersecretion of the sex hormones may lead to masculinization in both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss the role of hormones in maintaining blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH), produced by t

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following is a potent stimulator of aldosterone release?

Accepted Answer

A)  thymosin 
B)  calcitonin 
C)  atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) 
D)  angiotensin II 
A)  thymosin 
B)  calcitonin 
C)  atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) 
D)  angiotensin II

Question 11

Thyroxine is produced by the follicles of the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops, stimulating a release of aldosterone, is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisone 
B)  renin 
C)  cortisol 
D)  vasopressin 
E)  angiotensin II 
A)  cortisone 
B)  renin 
C)  cortisol 
D)  vasopressin 
E)  angiotensin II

Question 13

Glucocorticoids, glucagon, and epinephrine are hyperglycemic hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which endocrine gland is most closely associated with the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  thymus 
B)  pineal gland 
C)  thyroid gland 
D)  pituitary gland 
A)  thymus 
B)  pineal gland 
C)  thyroid gland 
D)  pituitary gland

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Oxytocin

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Glucocorticoids

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Growth hormone

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of the mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  help resist long-term stress 
B)  increase blood glucose levels 
C)  decrease edema 
D)  suppress inflammation 
E)  regulate salt content of the blood 
A)  help resist long-term stress 
B)  increase blood glucose levels 
C)  decrease edema 
D)  suppress inflammation 
E)  regulate salt content of the blood

The two hormones released by the thyroid gland are ________.

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin

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

Two hormones are made and secreted by the posterior pituitary: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Select the statement that best describes the function of tropic hormones.

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

Hypersecretion of the sex hormones may lead to masculinization in both men and women.

Discuss the role of hormones in maintaining blood calcium levels.

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

Which of the following is a potent stimulator of aldosterone release?

Thyroxine is produced by the follicles of the thyroid gland.

The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops, stimulating a release of aldosterone, is called ________.

Glucocorticoids, glucagon, and epinephrine are hyperglycemic hormones.

Which endocrine gland is most closely associated with the hypothalamus?

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

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Oxytocin

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Glucocorticoids

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Growth hormone

Which of the following is a function of the mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone?

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Exam 9: The Endocrine System

The two hormones released by the thyroid gland are ________.

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin

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

Two hormones are made and secreted by the posterior pituitary: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Select the statement that best describes the function of tropic hormones.

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

Hypersecretion of the sex hormones may lead to masculinization in both men and women.

Discuss the role of hormones in maintaining blood calcium levels.

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

Which of the following is a potent stimulator of aldosterone release?

Thyroxine is produced by the follicles of the thyroid gland.

The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops, stimulating a release of aldosterone, is called ________.

Glucocorticoids, glucagon, and epinephrine are hyperglycemic hormones.

Which endocrine gland is most closely associated with the hypothalamus?

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

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Oxytocin

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Glucocorticoids

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Growth hormone

Which of the following is a function of the mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone?

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 Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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