Question 1

ADH

Accepted Answer

A)  is released by the hypothalamus 
B)  is made by the pituitary gland 
C)  increases the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is released by the hypothalamus 
B)  is made by the pituitary gland 
C)  increases the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

The placenta releases

Accepted Answer

A)  chorionic gonadotropins 
B)  progesterone 
C)  estrogen 
D)  all of the above 
A)  chorionic gonadotropins 
B)  progesterone 
C)  estrogen 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

Match each hormone with its function.
-Stimulates the release of thyroid 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 4

An abnormally low level of insulin production may cause glycosuria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the hormone with the gland that produces or secretes it.
-Beta cells of the pancreas

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 6

Although oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary,it is made in the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Exocrine glands do not

Accepted Answer

A)  release their products into ducts 
B)  empty into a surface or cavity 
C)  stimulate receptors in target cells 
D)  all of the above are characteristics of exocrine glands 
A)  release their products into ducts 
B)  empty into a surface or cavity 
C)  stimulate receptors in target cells 
D)  all of the above are characteristics of exocrine glands

Question 8

Second messengers are important in the functioning of

Accepted Answer

A)  nonsteroid hormones 
B)  steroid hormones 
C)  carbohydrate hormones 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  nonsteroid hormones 
B)  steroid hormones 
C)  carbohydrate hormones 
D)  both b and c above

Question 9

The anterior pituitary

Accepted Answer

A)  is called the neurohypophysis 
B)  is called the adenohypophysis 
C)  secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
D)  both a and c above 
A)  is called the neurohypophysis 
B)  is called the adenohypophysis 
C)  secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
D)  both a and c above

Question 10

Nonsteroid hormone receptors are in the nucleus of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Of the two thyroid hormones,T₃ is the more abundant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why is a second messenger necessary for a nonsteroid hormone but not for a steroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A second messenger is necessary for a no

Question 13

What is the function of TSH and ACTH?

Accepted Answer

TSH, or Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, and

Question 14

The hypothalamus produces substances that function as tropic hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many of the posterior pituitary hormones are tropic hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Calcitonin is an example of a hormone that uses a negative feedback mechanism for regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Glucagon

Accepted Answer

A)  is released by pancreatic beta cells 
B)  accelerates liver glycogenolysis 
C)  causes a drop in blood glucose levels 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is released by pancreatic beta cells 
B)  accelerates liver glycogenolysis 
C)  causes a drop in blood glucose levels 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

One possible effect of oxytocin is to help establish the bond between mother and infant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Hormones are carried to their target organs by ducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The G protein helps in the formation of cyclic AMP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Endocrine System

ADH

The placenta releases

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

An abnormally low level of insulin production may cause glycosuria.

Match the hormone with the gland that produces or secretes it. -Beta cells of the pancreas

Although oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary,it is made in the hypothalamus.

Exocrine glands do not

Second messengers are important in the functioning of

The anterior pituitary

Nonsteroid hormone receptors are in the nucleus of the cell.

Of the two thyroid hormones,T₃ is the more abundant.

Why is a second messenger necessary for a nonsteroid hormone but not for a steroid hormone?

What is the function of TSH and ACTH?

The hypothalamus produces substances that function as tropic hormones.

Many of the posterior pituitary hormones are tropic hormones.

Calcitonin is an example of a hormone that uses a negative feedback mechanism for regulation.

Glucagon

One possible effect of oxytocin is to help establish the bond between mother and infant.

Hormones are carried to their target organs by ducts.

The G protein helps in the formation of cyclic AMP.

Introduction to the Body

Chemistry of Life

Cells

Tissues

Organ Systems

Skin and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Growth and Development

Filters