Question 1

Glucocorticoids increase gluconeogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-A type of gland that releases its secretions into a duct

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 3

The pineal gland is

Accepted Answer

A)  located in the neck 
B)  located in the mediastinum 
C)  sometimes called the "third eye" 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  located in the neck 
B)  located in the mediastinum 
C)  sometimes called the "third eye" 
D)  both b and c above

Question 4

Match each hormone with its function.
-A mineralocorticoid

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 5

The pituitary gland sits in the "Turkish saddle."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain the functioning of a steroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

Steroid hormones are a type of hormone t

Question 7

The thyroid gland is unique because it stores the hormones it produces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The target cells for aldosterone are in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cortisol is an example of a mineralocorticoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A cell with an abnormally low number of ribosomes would slow down the effect of a steroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Hypersecretion of ADH results in diabetes insipidus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The corpus luteum secretes mostly

Accepted Answer

A)  progesterone but some estrogen 
B)  estrogen but some progesterone 
C)  estrogen but some FSH 
D)  progesterone but some FSH 
A)  progesterone but some estrogen 
B)  estrogen but some progesterone 
C)  estrogen but some FSH 
D)  progesterone but some FSH

Question 13

A person who was working hard on a hot day and perspiring freely would probably have a fairly high concentration of ADH in his blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The hypothalamus produces only two hormones,ADH and oxytocin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a steroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  The receptor is in the nucleus of the cell. 
B)  It causes protein synthesis to occur. 
C)  It uses cAMP as a second messenger. 
D)  It can pass through the cell membrane. 
A)  The receptor is in the nucleus of the cell. 
B)  It causes protein synthesis to occur. 
C)  It uses cAMP as a second messenger. 
D)  It can pass through the cell membrane.

Question 16

Calcitonin causes an increase in blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Underproduction 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 18

Define endocrine gland,hormone,and target organ.

Accepted Answer

An endocrine gland is a type of gland th

Question 19

Diabetes insipidus is caused by a hyposecretion of

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  glucagon 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  ADH 
A)  insulin 
B)  glucagon 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  ADH

Question 20

Match each hormone with its function.
-Stimulates cell metabolism

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

Exam 11: Endocrine System

Glucocorticoids increase gluconeogenesis.

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -A type of gland that releases its secretions into a duct

The pineal gland is

Match each hormone with its function. -A mineralocorticoid

The pituitary gland sits in the "Turkish saddle."

Explain the functioning of a steroid hormone.

The thyroid gland is unique because it stores the hormones it produces.

The target cells for aldosterone are in the liver.

Cortisol is an example of a mineralocorticoid.

A cell with an abnormally low number of ribosomes would slow down the effect of a steroid hormone.

Hypersecretion of ADH results in diabetes insipidus.

The corpus luteum secretes mostly

A person who was working hard on a hot day and perspiring freely would probably have a fairly high concentration of ADH in his blood.

The hypothalamus produces only two hormones,ADH and oxytocin.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a steroid hormone?

Calcitonin causes an increase in blood calcium levels.

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

Define endocrine gland,hormone,and target organ.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by a hyposecretion of

Match each hormone with its function. -Stimulates cell metabolism

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