Question 1

Nonsteroid hormones have hormone receptors in the

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleus of the cell 
B)  cytoplasm of the cell 
C)  cell membrane 
D)  both a and c above 
A)  nucleus of the cell 
B)  cytoplasm of the cell 
C)  cell membrane 
D)  both a and c above C

Question 2

The outer zone of the adrenal cortex secretes mineralocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The G protein

Accepted Answer

A)  works with steroid hormones 
B)  works with nonsteroid hormones 
C)  assists in the process of protein synthesis after steroid hormone attachment 
D)  both a and c above 
A)  works with steroid hormones 
B)  works with nonsteroid hormones 
C)  assists in the process of protein synthesis after steroid hormone attachment 
D)  both a and c above B

Question 4

The endocrine system consists of glands that

Accepted Answer

A)  release chemicals into ducts 
B)  release chemicals carried by the blood 
C)  release chemicals into body cavities 
D)  all of the above 
A)  release chemicals into ducts 
B)  release chemicals carried by the blood 
C)  release chemicals into body cavities 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

The posterior pituitary gland releases

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  ACTH 
C)  TSH 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  ADH 
B)  ACTH 
C)  TSH 
D)  both b and c above

Question 6

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-A hormone that has its receptor in the nucleus of the cell

Accepted Answer

A) Endocrine gland 
B) Exocrine gland 
C) Steroid hormone 
D) Nonsteroid hormone 
E) cAMP
F)Hormone
G)Target organ
H)Hypersecretion
I)Hyposecretion
J)Prostaglandins
K)Second messenger
L)Adenohypophysis
M)Neurohypophysis
N)Tropic hormone
O)Releasing hormone 
A) Endocrine gland 
B) Exocrine gland 
C) Steroid hormone 
D) Nonsteroid hormone 
E) cAMP
F)Hormone
G)Target organ
H)Hypersecretion
I)Hyposecretion
J)Prostaglandins
K)Second messenger
L)Adenohypophysis
M)Neurohypophysis
N)Tropic hormone
O)Releasing hormone

Question 7

The endocrine and nervous systems perform the same general function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Another name for the posterior pituitary gland is the adenohypophysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The anterior pituitary secretes

Accepted Answer

A)  TSH 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  ADH 
D)  all of the above 
A)  TSH 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  ADH 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Match each hormone with its function.
-Causes an increase in the blood calcium level

Accepted Answer

A) THS 
B) Oxytocin 
C) ACTH 
D) Thyroxine 
E) parathyroid hormone
F)Calcitonin
G)Aldosterone
H)Cortisol
I)Glucagon
J)Insulin
K)Luteinizing hormone
L)FSH
M)Prolactin
N)ADH
O)Epinephrine
P)Melatonin
Q)ANH 
A) THS 
B) Oxytocin 
C) ACTH 
D) Thyroxine 
E) parathyroid hormone
F)Calcitonin
G)Aldosterone
H)Cortisol
I)Glucagon
J)Insulin
K)Luteinizing hormone
L)FSH
M)Prolactin
N)ADH
O)Epinephrine
P)Melatonin
Q)ANH

Question 11

The ovary secretes

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  estrogen 
C)  LH 
D)  all of the above 
A)  FSH 
B)  estrogen 
C)  LH 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Match each hormone with its function.
-Hormone that may assist the body in regulating its internal clock

Accepted Answer

A) THS 
B) Oxytocin 
C) ACTH 
D) Thyroxine 
E) parathyroid hormone
F)Calcitonin
G)Aldosterone
H)Cortisol
I)Glucagon
J)Insulin
K)Luteinizing hormone
L)FSH
M)Prolactin
N)ADH
O)Epinephrine
P)Melatonin
Q)ANH 
A) THS 
B) Oxytocin 
C) ACTH 
D) Thyroxine 
E) parathyroid hormone
F)Calcitonin
G)Aldosterone
H)Cortisol
I)Glucagon
J)Insulin
K)Luteinizing hormone
L)FSH
M)Prolactin
N)ADH
O)Epinephrine
P)Melatonin
Q)ANH

Question 13

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-An organ with a receptor for a specific hormone

Accepted Answer

A) Endocrine gland 
B) Exocrine gland 
C) Steroid hormone 
D) Nonsteroid hormone 
E) cAMP
F)Hormone
G)Target organ
H)Hypersecretion
I)Hyposecretion
J)Prostaglandins
K)Second messenger
L)Adenohypophysis
M)Neurohypophysis
N)Tropic hormone
O)Releasing hormone 
A) Endocrine gland 
B) Exocrine gland 
C) Steroid hormone 
D) Nonsteroid hormone 
E) cAMP
F)Hormone
G)Target organ
H)Hypersecretion
I)Hyposecretion
J)Prostaglandins
K)Second messenger
L)Adenohypophysis
M)Neurohypophysis
N)Tropic hormone
O)Releasing hormone

Question 14

Match the hormone with the gland that produces or secretes it.
-Posterior pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroxine 
B) Insulin 
C) Testosterone 
D) Glucagon 
E) Parathyroid hormone
F)Atrial natriuretic hormone
G)Cortisol
H)Estrogen
I)Epinephrine
J)Melatonin
K)Oxytocin
L)Leptin
M)TSH 
A) Thyroxine 
B) Insulin 
C) Testosterone 
D) Glucagon 
E) Parathyroid hormone
F)Atrial natriuretic hormone
G)Cortisol
H)Estrogen
I)Epinephrine
J)Melatonin
K)Oxytocin
L)Leptin
M)TSH

Question 15

One of the main differences between the anterior and posterior pituitary glands is that one is made of glandular tissue and one is made of nerve tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each hormone with its function.
-Stimulates the release of adrenal cortex hormone

Accepted Answer

A) THS 
B) Oxytocin 
C) ACTH 
D) Thyroxine 
E) parathyroid hormone
F)Calcitonin
G)Aldosterone
H)Cortisol
I)Glucagon
J)Insulin
K)Luteinizing hormone
L)FSH
M)Prolactin
N)ADH
O)Epinephrine
P)Melatonin
Q)ANH 
A) THS 
B) Oxytocin 
C) ACTH 
D) Thyroxine 
E) parathyroid hormone
F)Calcitonin
G)Aldosterone
H)Cortisol
I)Glucagon
J)Insulin
K)Luteinizing hormone
L)FSH
M)Prolactin
N)ADH
O)Epinephrine
P)Melatonin
Q)ANH

Question 17

The hormone that has the opposite function of calcitonin is

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormone 
B)  T3 
C)  T4 
D)  insulin 
A)  parathyroid hormone 
B)  T3 
C)  T4 
D)  insulin

Question 18

Match each hormone with its function.
-Causes a drop in blood glucose level

Accepted Answer

A) THS 
B) Oxytocin 
C) ACTH 
D) Thyroxine 
E) parathyroid hormone
F)Calcitonin
G)Aldosterone
H)Cortisol
I)Glucagon
J)Insulin
K)Luteinizing hormone
L)FSH
M)Prolactin
N)ADH
O)Epinephrine
P)Melatonin
Q)ANH 
A) THS 
B) Oxytocin 
C) ACTH 
D) Thyroxine 
E) parathyroid hormone
F)Calcitonin
G)Aldosterone
H)Cortisol
I)Glucagon
J)Insulin
K)Luteinizing hormone
L)FSH
M)Prolactin
N)ADH
O)Epinephrine
P)Melatonin
Q)ANH

Question 19

The thyroid gland is located in the neck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the functioning of a nonsteroid hormone,and include an explanation of the second messenger.

Accepted Answer

Nonsteroid hormones function by binding

Exam 11: Endocrine System

Nonsteroid hormones have hormone receptors in the

The outer zone of the adrenal cortex secretes mineralocorticoids.

The G protein

The endocrine system consists of glands that

The posterior pituitary gland releases

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -A hormone that has its receptor in the nucleus of the cell

The endocrine and nervous systems perform the same general function.

Another name for the posterior pituitary gland is the adenohypophysis.

The anterior pituitary secretes

Match each hormone with its function. -Causes an increase in the blood calcium level

The ovary secretes

Match each hormone with its function. -Hormone that may assist the body in regulating its internal clock

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -An organ with a receptor for a specific hormone

Match the hormone with the gland that produces or secretes it. -Posterior pituitary gland

One of the main differences between the anterior and posterior pituitary glands is that one is made of glandular tissue and one is made of nerve tissue.

Match each hormone with its function. -Stimulates the release of adrenal cortex hormone

The hormone that has the opposite function of calcitonin is

Match each hormone with its function. -Causes a drop in blood glucose level

The thyroid gland is located in the neck.

Explain the functioning of a nonsteroid hormone,and include an explanation of the second messenger.

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