Question 1

Nonsteroid hormones require a second messenger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Oxytocin is an example of a hormone that uses a positive feedback mechanism for regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)stimulates the adrenal glands to release adrenaline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-A gland that releases its secretion into the blood

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 5

Match the hormone with the gland that produces or secretes it.
-Pineal 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 6

The thyroid gland produces

Accepted Answer

A)  T3 
B)  T4 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  all of the above 
A)  T3 
B)  T4 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-A substance needed by nonsteroid hormones to impact intracellular activity

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 8

TSH causes an increase in thyroid hormones when their blood level is too low.This is an example of a positive feedback mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A)  is released by the posterior pituitary gland 
B)  stimulates uterine contraction 
C)  uses a positive feedback mechanism 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is released by the posterior pituitary gland 
B)  stimulates uterine contraction 
C)  uses a positive feedback mechanism 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Give an example of a positive feedback regulation of a hormone.

Accepted Answer

A classic example of positive feedback r

Question 11

ANH is made by the heart and reinforces the effect of aldosterone on the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-A substance that is used as a second messenger

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 13

A decrease in insulin production

Accepted Answer

A)  usually causes type 1 diabetes mellitus 
B)  will stimulate the release of growth hormone 
C)  is usually the cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D)  both a and c above 
A)  usually causes type 1 diabetes mellitus 
B)  will stimulate the release of growth hormone 
C)  is usually the cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D)  both a and c above

Question 14

Cortisol

Accepted Answer

A)  is made in the middle zone of the adrenal cortex 
B)  is a glucocorticoid 
C)  has an anti-immunity effect 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is made in the middle zone of the adrenal cortex 
B)  is a glucocorticoid 
C)  has an anti-immunity effect 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Lack of production of insulin by the pancreatic alpha cells can cause diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hyposecretion of ADH results in diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not true of prostaglandins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are called tissue hormones. 
B)  They are typical hormones. 
C)  They influence activities of nearby cells. 
D)  All of the above are true of prostaglandins. 
A)  They are called tissue hormones. 
B)  They are typical hormones. 
C)  They influence activities of nearby cells. 
D)  All of the above are true of prostaglandins.

Question 18

Growth hormone accelerates the processes of cell catabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Part of the pituitary gland that is made of glandular tissue

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 20

The posterior pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

A)  is also called the neurohypophysis 
B)  produces TSH 
C)  releases several tropic hormones 
D)  all of the above are true of the posterior pituitary gland 
A)  is also called the neurohypophysis 
B)  produces TSH 
C)  releases several tropic hormones 
D)  all of the above are true of the posterior pituitary gland

Exam 11: Endocrine System

Nonsteroid hormones require a second messenger.

Oxytocin is an example of a hormone that uses a positive feedback mechanism for regulation.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)stimulates the adrenal glands to release adrenaline.

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -A gland that releases its secretion into the blood

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

The thyroid gland produces

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -A substance needed by nonsteroid hormones to impact intracellular activity

TSH causes an increase in thyroid hormones when their blood level is too low.This is an example of a positive feedback mechanism.

Oxytocin

Give an example of a positive feedback regulation of a hormone.

ANH is made by the heart and reinforces the effect of aldosterone on the kidney.

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -A substance that is used as a second messenger

A decrease in insulin production

Cortisol

Lack of production of insulin by the pancreatic alpha cells can cause diabetes mellitus.

Hyposecretion of ADH results in diabetes mellitus.

Which of the following is not true of prostaglandins?

Growth hormone accelerates the processes of cell catabolism.

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -Part of the pituitary gland that is made of glandular tissue

The posterior pituitary gland

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