Question 1

Name three other structures that produce hormones,and then name the hormones and explain their functions.

Accepted Answer

1. Pancreas: The pancreas produces sever

Question 2

The target organ for FSH is the ovarian follicle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Bone cells are "target organs" for both calcitonin and parathyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The thymus gland

Accepted Answer

A)  is located in the neck 
B)  produces thymosin 
C)  is important in the development of red blood cells 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  is located in the neck 
B)  produces thymosin 
C)  is important in the development of red blood cells 
D)  both a and b above

Question 5

In the second messenger system,the hormone is assumed to be the first messenger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hormones have the same role in the endocrine system as nerve impulses have in the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The adrenal medulla releases hormones that support and prolong the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each hormone with its function.
-Causes contraction of the pregnant uterus

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 9

ADH causes water to be excreted in the urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are prostaglandins? What are some systems they help regulate?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandins are a group of physiologi

Question 11

Hormones are not a major regulator of

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism 
B)  blood pH 
C)  voluntary muscle movement 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  metabolism 
B)  blood pH 
C)  voluntary muscle movement 
D)  both b and c above

Question 12

Researchers believe that prostaglandins influence the production of ATP in the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Prostaglandins,along with several other tissue hormones such as leukotrienes and thromboxane,are sometimes called

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatic agents 
B)  androgens 
C)  corticoids 
D)  paracrine agents 
A)  pancreatic agents 
B)  androgens 
C)  corticoids 
D)  paracrine agents

Question 14

ADH would have no effect on liver cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

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 16

Steroid hormone receptors are in the nucleus of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The target organ for TSH is the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the differences between a typical hormone and a prostaglandin.

Accepted Answer

A typical hormone is a chemical substanc

Question 19

Match the hormone with the gland that produces or secretes it.
-Alpha 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 20

Glucagon causes a reduction of the blood glucose concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Endocrine System

Name three other structures that produce hormones,and then name the hormones and explain their functions.

The target organ for FSH is the ovarian follicle.

Bone cells are "target organs" for both calcitonin and parathyroid hormone.

The thymus gland

In the second messenger system,the hormone is assumed to be the first messenger.

Hormones have the same role in the endocrine system as nerve impulses have in the nervous system.

The adrenal medulla releases hormones that support and prolong the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.

Match each hormone with its function. -Causes contraction of the pregnant uterus

ADH causes water to be excreted in the urine.

What are prostaglandins? What are some systems they help regulate?

Hormones are not a major regulator of

Researchers believe that prostaglandins influence the production of ATP in the cell.

Prostaglandins,along with several other tissue hormones such as leukotrienes and thromboxane,are sometimes called

ADH would have no effect on liver cells.

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

Steroid hormone receptors are in the nucleus of the cell.

The target organ for TSH is the thyroid gland.

Explain the differences between a typical hormone and a prostaglandin.

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

Glucagon causes a reduction of the blood glucose concentration.

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