Question 1

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Overproduction of a hormone by a gland

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 2

Cortisol

Accepted Answer

A)  has the opposite effect of aldosterone 
B)  is made in the outer zone of the adrenal cortex 
C)  stimulates gluconeogenesis 
D)  all of the above 
A)  has the opposite effect of aldosterone 
B)  is made in the outer zone of the adrenal cortex 
C)  stimulates gluconeogenesis 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The function of the endocrine system is communication and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Aldosterone has its effects mainly on the cells of the

Accepted Answer

A)  intestine 
B)  stomach 
C)  liver 
D)  kidney 
A)  intestine 
B)  stomach 
C)  liver 
D)  kidney

Question 6

The parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  has the opposite effect of calcitonin 
B)  is made in the thyroid gland 
C)  causes a decrease in blood concentration of calcium 
D)  all of the above 
A)  has the opposite effect of calcitonin 
B)  is made in the thyroid gland 
C)  causes a decrease in blood concentration of calcium 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A)  is released by the inner zone of the adrenal cortex 
B)  reinforces the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  is released in response to stress 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  is released by the inner zone of the adrenal cortex 
B)  reinforces the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  is released in response to stress 
D)  both a and b above

Question 8

One difference between prostaglandins and hormones is that prostaglandins circulate throughout the body whereas hormones go only to target cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The placenta produces the substance that can be detected by home pregnancy tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Glucosuria can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the function of the parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

The parathyroid hormone (PTH), also know

Question 12

The hormone that helps regulate the body's internal clock is

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin 
B)  ANH 
C)  ADH 
D)  melatonin 
A)  leptin 
B)  ANH 
C)  ADH 
D)  melatonin

Question 13

The "lock and key" model applies only to the functioning of nonsteroid hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-A type of hormone that has its receptor on the cell membrane

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 15

Luteinizing hormone is also called the ovulating hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the hormone with the gland that produces or secretes it.
-Anterior 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 17

Steroid hormones do not need a second messenger because they are able to pass through the cell membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match each hormone with its function.
-Hormone that assists in the body's "fight-or-flight" response

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

Androgens,which are similar to testosterone,are

Accepted Answer

A)  secreted by the inner zone of the adrenal cortex 
B)  secreted by the middle zone of the adrenal cortex 
C)  secreted by the outer zone of the adrenal cortex 
D)  not secreted by the adrenal cortex 
A)  secreted by the inner zone of the adrenal cortex 
B)  secreted by the middle zone of the adrenal cortex 
C)  secreted by the outer zone of the adrenal cortex 
D)  not secreted by the adrenal cortex

Question 20

Steroid hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  cause protein synthesis in the cell 
B)  can cause the formation of cAMP 
C)  require a second messenger to function 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  cause protein synthesis in the cell 
B)  can cause the formation of cAMP 
C)  require a second messenger to function 
D)  both b and c above

Exam 11: Endocrine System

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -Overproduction of a hormone by a gland

Cortisol

The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.

The function of the endocrine system is communication and control.

Aldosterone has its effects mainly on the cells of the

The parathyroid hormone

Epinephrine

One difference between prostaglandins and hormones is that prostaglandins circulate throughout the body whereas hormones go only to target cells.

The placenta produces the substance that can be detected by home pregnancy tests.

Glucosuria can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus.

What is the function of the parathyroid hormone?

The hormone that helps regulate the body's internal clock is

The "lock and key" model applies only to the functioning of nonsteroid hormones.

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -A type of hormone that has its receptor on the cell membrane

Luteinizing hormone is also called the ovulating hormone.

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

Steroid hormones do not need a second messenger because they are able to pass through the cell membrane.

Match each hormone with its function. -Hormone that assists in the body's "fight-or-flight" response

Androgens,which are similar to testosterone,are

Steroid hormones

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