Question 1

One of the effects of the growth hormone is the control of fat metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compare and contrast the receptor and postreceptor events for lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast the receptor and postreceptor...

Question 3

Plasma concentrations of a hormone are normally regulated by changes in secretion rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-Pancreas has ductless cells that secrete.

Accepted Answer

A) the endocrine system 
B) the nervous system 
C) both the endocrine and nervous systems 
A) the endocrine system 
B) the nervous system 
C) both the endocrine and nervous systems

Question 5

Once synthesized, all hormones are stored within the endocrine cell until an appropriate signal arrives for their release.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Chondrocytes are bone cells that are affected by the growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The cells of Leydig secrete ICSH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-responsible for ovulation

Accepted Answer

A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)GnRH 
A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)GnRH

Question 9

All the blood supply to the anterior pituitary gland must first pass through the ____________________ of the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the blood supply to the anterior...

Question 10

The hypothalamus is the highest integrative centre in the hierarchical chain of command in endocrine control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these activities happens in a short-loop, negative-feedback, control system

Accepted Answer

A) The anterior pituitary hormone feeds back to the hypothalamus, suppressing releasing hormone. 
B) The target gland's hormone feeds back to the anterior pituitary, suppressing the tropic hormone. 
C) The target gland's hormone does not feed back to any other gland. 
D) The anterior pituitary hormone feeds back to the posterior pituitary gland, stimulating the inhibiting hormone. 
A) The anterior pituitary hormone feeds back to the hypothalamus, suppressing releasing hormone. 
B) The target gland's hormone feeds back to the anterior pituitary, suppressing the tropic hormone. 
C) The target gland's hormone does not feed back to any other gland. 
D) The anterior pituitary hormone feeds back to the posterior pituitary gland, stimulating the inhibiting hormone.

Question 12

Estrogens, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone are derivatives of which molecular precursor

Accepted Answer

A) DHEA 
B) cholesterol 
C) UDP-glucose 
D) epinephrine 
A) DHEA 
B) cholesterol 
C) UDP-glucose 
D) epinephrine

Question 13

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-secretes MSHs in humans

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the posterior pituitary 
B) applies to the anterior pituitary 
C) applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary 
A) applies to the posterior pituitary 
B) applies to the anterior pituitary 
C) applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary

Question 14

All hormones are synthesized by the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi complex system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of these circumstances results in somatomedins being released from the liver

Accepted Answer

A) increased plasma growth hormone levels 
B) increased plasma somatostatin levels 
C) decreased plasma growth hormone levels 
D) decreased plasma somatostatin levels 
A) increased plasma growth hormone levels 
B) increased plasma somatostatin levels 
C) decreased plasma growth hormone levels 
D) decreased plasma somatostatin levels

Question 16

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-stimulates somatomedin secretion by the liver

Accepted Answer

A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)GnRH 
A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)GnRH

Question 17

Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

With down regulation, one hormone induces the loss of another hormone's receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A "primary" defect in an endocrine system means that the defect is at the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What does excessive growth hormone secretion in an adult lead to

Accepted Answer

A) gigantism 
B) disproportionate growth, resulting in thickened bones and coarse features 
C) Cushing's syndrome 
D) central obesity 
A) gigantism 
B) disproportionate growth, resulting in thickened bones and coarse features 
C) Cushing's syndrome 
D) central obesity

One of the effects of the growth hormone is the control of fat metabolism.

Compare and contrast the receptor and postreceptor events for lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones.

Plasma concentrations of a hormone are normally regulated by changes in secretion rate.

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -Pancreas has ductless cells that secrete.

Once synthesized, all hormones are stored within the endocrine cell until an appropriate signal arrives for their release.

Chondrocytes are bone cells that are affected by the growth hormone.

The cells of Leydig secrete ICSH.

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -responsible for ovulation

All the blood supply to the anterior pituitary gland must first pass through the ____________________ of the brain.

The hypothalamus is the highest integrative centre in the hierarchical chain of command in endocrine control.

Which of these activities happens in a short-loop, negative-feedback, control system

Estrogens, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone are derivatives of which molecular precursor

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -secretes MSHs in humans

All hormones are synthesized by the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi complex system.

Which of these circumstances results in somatomedins being released from the liver

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulates somatomedin secretion by the liver

Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

With down regulation, one hormone induces the loss of another hormone's receptors.

A "primary" defect in an endocrine system means that the defect is at the hypothalamus.

What does excessive growth hormone secretion in an adult lead to

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Exam 5: Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

One of the effects of the growth hormone is the control of fat metabolism.

Compare and contrast the receptor and postreceptor events for lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones.

Plasma concentrations of a hormone are normally regulated by changes in secretion rate.

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -Pancreas has ductless cells that secrete.

Once synthesized, all hormones are stored within the endocrine cell until an appropriate signal arrives for their release.

Chondrocytes are bone cells that are affected by the growth hormone.

The cells of Leydig secrete ICSH.

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -responsible for ovulation

All the blood supply to the anterior pituitary gland must first pass through the ____________________ of the brain.

The hypothalamus is the highest integrative centre in the hierarchical chain of command in endocrine control.

Which of these activities happens in a short-loop, negative-feedback, control system

Estrogens, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone are derivatives of which molecular precursor

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -secretes MSHs in humans

All hormones are synthesized by the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi complex system.

Which of these circumstances results in somatomedins being released from the liver

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulates somatomedin secretion by the liver

Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

With down regulation, one hormone induces the loss of another hormone's receptors.

A "primary" defect in an endocrine system means that the defect is at the hypothalamus.

What does excessive growth hormone secretion in an adult lead to

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

The Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Reproductive System

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