Question 1

Which of these statements does NOT apply to parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

A) It causes localized dissolution of bone. 
B) It conserves Ca²⁺ by the kidney. 
C) It promotes urinary excretion of PO₄³⁻. 
D) It directly stimulates Ca²⁺ absorption from the intestine. 
A) It causes localized dissolution of bone. 
B) It conserves Ca²⁺ by the kidney. 
C) It promotes urinary excretion of PO₄³⁻. 
D) It directly stimulates Ca²⁺ absorption from the intestine.

Question 2

In which of the following ways does calcium play an important role

Accepted Answer

A) It aids in the absorption of vitamin D from the digestive tract. 
B) It maintains the proper excitability of nerves and muscles. 
C) It stimulates osteoblasts to lay down bone. 
D) It promotes melanin production. 
A) It aids in the absorption of vitamin D from the digestive tract. 
B) It maintains the proper excitability of nerves and muscles. 
C) It stimulates osteoblasts to lay down bone. 
D) It promotes melanin production.

Question 3

The chemical reactions involving the three classes of energy-rich organic molecules are collectively known as _____________________.

Accepted Answer

intermedia

Question 4

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

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 5

Coupling of two DITs yields _____________________, whereas coupling of one DIT and one MIT results in the formation of _____________________.

Accepted Answer

tetraiodothyronine (

Question 6

Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a group of compounds called _____________________, which can be utilized by the brain for energy during starvation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a...

Question 7

Which of these statements does NOT describe dehydroepiandrosterone

Accepted Answer

A) It is the most abundant adrenal androgen. 
B) It is controlled by the gonadotropic hormones. 
C) It is responsible for the development and maintenance of the female sex drive. 
D) It is a precursor of testosterone. 
A) It is the most abundant adrenal androgen. 
B) It is controlled by the gonadotropic hormones. 
C) It is responsible for the development and maintenance of the female sex drive. 
D) It is a precursor of testosterone.

Question 8

Match the sources, labelled a. through i, with the hormones. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-adrenocorticotropic 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 9

Which of these hormones does NOT increase blood glucose

Accepted Answer

A) growth hormone 
B) cortisol 
C) insulin 
D) calcitonin 
A) growth hormone 
B) cortisol 
C) insulin 
D) calcitonin

Question 10

The calorigenic effect of the thyroid hormones is a(n) _____________________ producing effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The calorigenic effect of the thyroid hormones...

Question 11

Which hormone exhibits a marked diurnal variation in secretion

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone 
B) cortisol 
C) thyroid hormone 
D) epinephrine 
A) aldosterone 
B) cortisol 
C) thyroid hormone 
D) epinephrine

Question 12

Which of the following characterizes type 1 but not type 2 diabetes mellitus

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycaemia 
B) lack of insulin 
C) polyuria and polydipsia 
D) usually manageable by dietary control and weight reduction without the necessity of insulin injections 
A) hyperglycaemia 
B) lack of insulin 
C) polyuria and polydipsia 
D) usually manageable by dietary control and weight reduction without the necessity of insulin injections

Question 13

Which of these statements does NOT refer to blood sugar levels

Accepted Answer

A) They must remain within normal range because the brain needs a constant supply of sugar. 
B) They increase in response to glucagon secretion. 
C) They decrease in response to insulin secretion. 
D) They increase in response to glycogenesis. 
A) They must remain within normal range because the brain needs a constant supply of sugar. 
B) They increase in response to glucagon secretion. 
C) They decrease in response to insulin secretion. 
D) They increase in response to glycogenesis.

Question 14

PTH is the most important hormone in the control of calcium metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the hormone abnormalities, labelled a. through n., with the symptoms listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-deformed bones, especially weight-bearing bones

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 16

_____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis...

Question 17

Match the hormones, labelled a. through k., with their correct characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-stimulates cortisol secretion

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) aldosterone 
C) calcitonin 
D) cortisol 
E) DHEA
F)epinephrine
G)glucagon
H)insulin
I)parathyroid hormone
J)thyroid hormone
K)vitamin D 
A) ACTH 
B) aldosterone 
C) calcitonin 
D) cortisol 
E) DHEA
F)epinephrine
G)glucagon
H)insulin
I)parathyroid hormone
J)thyroid hormone
K)vitamin D

Which of these statements does NOT apply to parathyroid hormone

In which of the following ways does calcium play an important role

The chemical reactions involving the three classes of energy-rich organic molecules are collectively known as _____________________.

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

Coupling of two DITs yields _, whereas coupling of one DIT and one MIT results in the formation of _.

Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a group of compounds called _____________________, which can be utilized by the brain for energy during starvation.

Which of these statements does NOT describe dehydroepiandrosterone

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

Which of these hormones does NOT increase blood glucose

The calorigenic effect of the thyroid hormones is a(n) _____________________ producing effect.

Which hormone exhibits a marked diurnal variation in secretion

Which of the following characterizes type 1 but not type 2 diabetes mellitus

Which of these statements does NOT refer to blood sugar levels

PTH is the most important hormone in the control of calcium metabolism.

Match the hormone abnormalities, labelled a. through n., with the symptoms listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -deformed bones, especially weight-bearing bones

_____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

Match the hormones, labelled a. through k., with their correct characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulates cortisol secretion

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Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

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Which of these statements does NOT apply to parathyroid hormone

In which of the following ways does calcium play an important role

The chemical reactions involving the three classes of energy-rich organic molecules are collectively known as _____________________.

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

Coupling of two DITs yields _____________________, whereas coupling of one DIT and one MIT results in the formation of _____________________.

Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a group of compounds called _____________________, which can be utilized by the brain for energy during starvation.

Which of these statements does NOT describe dehydroepiandrosterone

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

Which of these hormones does NOT increase blood glucose

The calorigenic effect of the thyroid hormones is a(n) _____________________ producing effect.

Which hormone exhibits a marked diurnal variation in secretion

Which of the following characterizes type 1 but not type 2 diabetes mellitus

Which of these statements does NOT refer to blood sugar levels

PTH is the most important hormone in the control of calcium metabolism.

Match the hormone abnormalities, labelled a. through n., with the symptoms listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -deformed bones, especially weight-bearing bones

_____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

Match the hormones, labelled a. through k., with their correct characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulates cortisol secretion

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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Coupling of two DITs yields _, whereas coupling of one DIT and one MIT results in the formation of _.