Question 1

Which system produces chemical messengers known as hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous system 
B)  immune system 
C)  endocrine system 
D)  integumentary system 
E)  muscular system 
A)  nervous system 
B)  immune system 
C)  endocrine system 
D)  integumentary system 
E)  muscular system

Question 2

Which gland is located in the upper thorax, posterior to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid glands 
B)  pancreas 
C)  testes 
D)  thymus 
E)  thyroid gland 
A)  parathyroid glands 
B)  pancreas 
C)  testes 
D)  thymus 
E)  thyroid gland

Question 3

Which of these hormones is released by the adrenal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex hormones 
B)  aldosterone 
C)  cortisone 
D)  glucocorticoids 
E)  epinephrine (adrenaline) 
A)  sex hormones 
B)  aldosterone 
C)  cortisone 
D)  glucocorticoids 
E)  epinephrine (adrenaline)

Question 4

The glucocorticoids promote normal cell metabolism and help the body to resist long-term stressors, primarily by increasing blood glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone:
-Lowers blood glucose levels

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Prolactin (PRL)

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 9

Describe the three types of stimuli that activate the endocrine organs.

Accepted Answer

The stimuli that activate endocrine glan

Question 10

Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water from forming urine and as a result, increases blood volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  insulin 
C)  thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 
D)  cortisol 
A)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  insulin 
C)  thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 
D)  cortisol

Question 11

Releasing and inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus influence the activities of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal gland 
B)  anterior pituitary gland 
C)  adrenal gland 
D)  posterior pituitary gland 
E)  thyroid gland 
A)  pineal gland 
B)  anterior pituitary gland 
C)  adrenal gland 
D)  posterior pituitary gland 
E)  thyroid gland

Question 12

Which hormone, produced by the placenta, stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone so that the lining of the uterine is not sloughed off in menses?

Accepted Answer

A)  human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  luteinizing hormone (LH) 
D)  human placental lactogen (hPL) 
E)  oxytocin 
A)  human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  luteinizing hormone (LH) 
D)  human placental lactogen (hPL) 
E)  oxytocin

Question 13

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone:
-Stimulates development of follicles in female ovaries and sperm development in male testes

Accepted Answer

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

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

Question 15

Discuss how renin and angiotensin II lead to aldosterone production to restore low blood pressure to normal.

Accepted Answer

When blood pressure is low, the kidneys

Question 16

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

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

Which of these hormones regulate calcium levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  T₃ and T₄ 
B)  calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
C)  oxytocin and prolactin 
D)  insulin and glucagon 
E)  melatonin and glucocorticoids 
A)  T₃ and T₄ 
B)  calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
C)  oxytocin and prolactin 
D)  insulin and glucagon 
E)  melatonin and glucocorticoids

Question 18

Acromegaly is a condition that results from the hypersecretion of growth hormone after long bone growth has ended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the most important regulator of calcium ion homeostasis of the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some people purchase melatonin as an over-the-counter medication. For what specific purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth of hair and nails 
B)  calcium supplement 
C)  increase metabolism 
D)  sleep aid 
E)  blood glucose regulation 
A)  growth of hair and nails 
B)  calcium supplement 
C)  increase metabolism 
D)  sleep aid 
E)  blood glucose regulation

Which system produces chemical messengers known as hormones?

Which gland is located in the upper thorax, posterior to the sternum?

Which of these hormones is released by the adrenal medulla?

The glucocorticoids promote normal cell metabolism and help the body to resist long-term stressors, primarily by increasing blood glucose levels.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of insulin.

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

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Lowers blood glucose levels

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Prolactin (PRL)

Describe the three types of stimuli that activate the endocrine organs.

Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water from forming urine and as a result, increases blood volume?

Releasing and inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus influence the activities of the ________.

Which hormone, produced by the placenta, stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone so that the lining of the uterine is not sloughed off in menses?

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Stimulates development of follicles in female ovaries and sperm development in male testes

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

Discuss how renin and angiotensin II lead to aldosterone production to restore low blood pressure to normal.

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

Which of these hormones regulate calcium levels in the body?

Acromegaly is a condition that results from the hypersecretion of growth hormone after long bone growth has ended.

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the most important regulator of calcium ion homeostasis of the blood.

Some people purchase melatonin as an over-the-counter medication. For what specific purpose?

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Basic Chemistry

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Skin and Body Membranes

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Exam 9: The Endocrine System

Which system produces chemical messengers known as hormones?

Which gland is located in the upper thorax, posterior to the sternum?

Which of these hormones is released by the adrenal medulla?

The glucocorticoids promote normal cell metabolism and help the body to resist long-term stressors, primarily by increasing blood glucose levels.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of insulin.

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

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Lowers blood glucose levels

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Prolactin (PRL)

Describe the three types of stimuli that activate the endocrine organs.

Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water from forming urine and as a result, increases blood volume?

Releasing and inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus influence the activities of the ________.

Which hormone, produced by the placenta, stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone so that the lining of the uterine is not sloughed off in menses?

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Stimulates development of follicles in female ovaries and sperm development in male testes

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

Discuss how renin and angiotensin II lead to aldosterone production to restore low blood pressure to normal.

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

Which of these hormones regulate calcium levels in the body?

Acromegaly is a condition that results from the hypersecretion of growth hormone after long bone growth has ended.

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the most important regulator of calcium ion homeostasis of the blood.

Some people purchase melatonin as an over-the-counter medication. For what specific purpose?

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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