Question 1

Cushing's syndrome is characterized by hyperglycaemia, muscle weakness, "moon face," and "buffalo hump."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the sources, labelled a. through i, with the hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin 
A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin

Question 3

Which of the following hormones targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low, thus causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid hormone 
B) cortisol 
C) parathyroid hormone 
D) calcitonin 
A) thyroid hormone 
B) cortisol 
C) parathyroid hormone 
D) calcitonin

Question 4

Which of these states is NOT a result of untreated diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) ketoacidosis 
B) dehydration 
C) inactivation of gluconeogenesis 
D) glycosuria 
A) ketoacidosis 
B) dehydration 
C) inactivation of gluconeogenesis 
D) glycosuria

Question 5

Vitamin D is actually a hormone that increases calcium absorption in the intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Plasma Ca²⁺ concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the biochemical processes, labelled a. through e., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-stimulated by insulin

Accepted Answer

A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers 
A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers

Question 8

The blood glucose level is the primary controlling factor of insulin secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored in _____________________ granules in the adrenal gland.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored in _____________________...

Question 10

Which statement provides a characteristic of a goitre

Accepted Answer

A) It is an enlarged thyroid. 
B) It always accompanies hypothyroidism. 
C) It is present only with iodine-deficient diets. 
D) It occurs only when TSH levels are elevated. 
A) It is an enlarged thyroid. 
B) It always accompanies hypothyroidism. 
C) It is present only with iodine-deficient diets. 
D) It occurs only when TSH levels are elevated.

Question 11

An increase in plasma levels of ACTH leads to increased plasma levels of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon 
B) cortisol 
C) vasopressin 
D) parathyroid hormone 
A) glucagon 
B) cortisol 
C) vasopressin 
D) parathyroid hormone

Question 12

The step in vitamin D activation accomplished by the ____________________ is subject to regulation by ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

kidneys; parathyroid hormone (

Question 13

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these symptoms is NOT associated with hyperthyroidism

Accepted Answer

A) elevated basal metabolic rate 
B) myxoedema 
C) weakness 
D) excessive perspiration 
A) elevated basal metabolic rate 
B) myxoedema 
C) weakness 
D) excessive perspiration

Question 15

Calcitonin is produced by the ____________________ of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

C CELLS; T

Question 16

Obesity can precipitate overt type 2 diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match the biochemical processes, labelled a. through e., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-decreases the blood glucose concentration

Accepted Answer

A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers 
A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers

Question 18

Match the hormone abnormalities, labelled a. through n., with the symptoms listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-high blood glucose, muscle weakness and fatigue, "moon-face," "buffalo hump"

Accepted Answer

A) catecholamine excess 
B) catecholamine deficiency 
C) mineralocorticoid excess 
D) glucocorticoid excess 
E) mineralocorticoid glucocorticoid deficiency
F)adrenal androgen excess in adult women
G)adrenal androgen excess in prepubertal boys
H)adrenal androgen excess before birth in females
I)parathyroid hormone deficiency
J)parathyroid hormone excess
K)vitamin D deficiency
L)vitamin D excess
M)insulin deficiency
N)insulin excess 
A) catecholamine excess 
B) catecholamine deficiency 
C) mineralocorticoid excess 
D) glucocorticoid excess 
E) mineralocorticoid glucocorticoid deficiency
F)adrenal androgen excess in adult women
G)adrenal androgen excess in prepubertal boys
H)adrenal androgen excess before birth in females
I)parathyroid hormone deficiency
J)parathyroid hormone excess
K)vitamin D deficiency
L)vitamin D excess
M)insulin deficiency
N)insulin excess

Question 19

Match the sources, labelled a. through i, with the hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-T₃

Accepted Answer

A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin 
A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin

Question 20

Increased levels of which of these hormones would NOT result in increased blood fatty acid levels

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon 
B) growth hormone 
C) insulin 
D) epinephrine 
A) glucagon 
B) growth hormone 
C) insulin 
D) epinephrine

Cushing's syndrome is characterized by hyperglycaemia, muscle weakness, "moon face," and "buffalo hump."

Match the sources, labelled a. through i, with the hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -parathyroid hormone

Which of the following hormones targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low, thus causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood

Which of these states is NOT a result of untreated diabetes

Vitamin D is actually a hormone that increases calcium absorption in the intestine.

Plasma Ca²⁺ concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

Match the biochemical processes, labelled a. through e., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulated by insulin

The blood glucose level is the primary controlling factor of insulin secretion.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored in _____________________ granules in the adrenal gland.

Which statement provides a characteristic of a goitre

An increase in plasma levels of ACTH leads to increased plasma levels of _____.

The step in vitamin D activation accomplished by the is subject to regulation by and .

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

Which of these symptoms is NOT associated with hyperthyroidism

Calcitonin is produced by the of the .

Obesity can precipitate overt type 2 diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Match the biochemical processes, labelled a. through e., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -decreases the blood glucose concentration

Match the hormone abnormalities, labelled a. through n., with the symptoms listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -high blood glucose, muscle weakness and fatigue, "moon-face," "buffalo hump"

Match the sources, labelled a. through i, with the hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -T₃

Increased levels of which of these hormones would NOT result in increased blood fatty acid levels

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

Principles of Endocrinology: The Central 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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Cushing's syndrome is characterized by hyperglycaemia, muscle weakness, "moon face," and "buffalo hump."

Match the sources, labelled a. through i, with the hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -parathyroid hormone

Which of the following hormones targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low, thus causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood

Which of these states is NOT a result of untreated diabetes

Vitamin D is actually a hormone that increases calcium absorption in the intestine.

Plasma Ca²⁺ concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

Match the biochemical processes, labelled a. through e., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulated by insulin

The blood glucose level is the primary controlling factor of insulin secretion.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored in _____________________ granules in the adrenal gland.

Which statement provides a characteristic of a goitre

An increase in plasma levels of ACTH leads to increased plasma levels of _____.

The step in vitamin D activation accomplished by the ____________________ is subject to regulation by ____________________ and ____________________.

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

Which of these symptoms is NOT associated with hyperthyroidism

Calcitonin is produced by the ____________________ of the ____________________.

Obesity can precipitate overt type 2 diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Match the biochemical processes, labelled a. through e., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -decreases the blood glucose concentration

Match the hormone abnormalities, labelled a. through n., with the symptoms listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -high blood glucose, muscle weakness and fatigue, "moon-face," "buffalo hump"

Match the sources, labelled a. through i, with the hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -T₃

Increased levels of which of these hormones would NOT result in increased blood fatty acid levels

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

Principles of Endocrinology: The Central 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

Filters

The step in vitamin D activation accomplished by the is subject to regulation by and .

Calcitonin is produced by the of the .