Question 1

Which of the following is descriptive of prolactin?

Accepted Answer

A) Secreted by the posterior pituitary gland 
B) Also called lactogenic hormone 
C) Causes the milk let-down reflex 
D) Stimulates the neurohypophysis to synthesize oxytocin 
A) Secreted by the posterior pituitary gland 
B) Also called lactogenic hormone 
C) Causes the milk let-down reflex 
D) Stimulates the neurohypophysis to synthesize oxytocin

Question 2

Which of the following is not a function of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A) Lowering blood glucose levels 
B) Promoting protein synthesis 
C) Simulating hepatic gluconeogenesis 
D) Promoting fatty acid synthesis 
A) Lowering blood glucose levels 
B) Promoting protein synthesis 
C) Simulating hepatic gluconeogenesis 
D) Promoting fatty acid synthesis

Question 3

Insulin

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates the formation of glycogen. 
B) increases the transport of glucose into a cell. 
C) stimulates the synthesis of proteins and fats. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) stimulates the formation of glycogen. 
B) increases the transport of glucose into a cell. 
C) stimulates the synthesis of proteins and fats. 
D) All of the above are true.

Question 4

Which gland is associated with "sugar,salt,and sex"?

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenal cortex 
B) Pancreas 
C) Parathyroid gland 
D) Neurohypophysis 
A) Adrenal cortex 
B) Pancreas 
C) Parathyroid gland 
D) Neurohypophysis

Question 5

Which group is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland: ACTH,prolactin,TSH,growth hormone 
B) Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland: ADH,oxytocin 
C) Steroids: cortisol,aldosterone,testosterone,epinephrine 
D) Secretions of the gonads: estrogen,progesterone,testosterone 
A) Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland: ACTH,prolactin,TSH,growth hormone 
B) Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland: ADH,oxytocin 
C) Steroids: cortisol,aldosterone,testosterone,epinephrine 
D) Secretions of the gonads: estrogen,progesterone,testosterone

Question 6

Which of the following is true of both prolactin and oxytocin? Both

Accepted Answer

A) are concerned with lactation. 
B) are secreted by the adenohypophysis. 
C) stimulate the mammary glands to make milk. 
D) are concerned only with lactation. 
A) are concerned with lactation. 
B) are secreted by the adenohypophysis. 
C) stimulate the mammary glands to make milk. 
D) are concerned only with lactation.

Question 7

The only hormone that lowers blood glucose levels is

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon. 
B) insulin. 
C) epinephrine. 
D) cortisol. 
A) glucagon. 
B) insulin. 
C) epinephrine. 
D) cortisol.

Question 8

Portal capillaries carry releasing hormones from the brain to the

Accepted Answer

A) neurohypophysis. 
B) pancreas. 
C) anterior pituitary gland. 
D) posterior pituitary gland. 
A) neurohypophysis. 
B) pancreas. 
C) anterior pituitary gland. 
D) posterior pituitary gland.

Question 9

Which of the following is least descriptive of the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A) Secretes releasing hormones 
B) Controls the secretion of the anterior pituitary gland 
C) Secretes ACTH,TSH,and gonadotropins 
D) Synthesizes oxytocin and ADH 
A) Secretes releasing hormones 
B) Controls the secretion of the anterior pituitary gland 
C) Secretes ACTH,TSH,and gonadotropins 
D) Synthesizes oxytocin and ADH

Question 10

Aldosterone

Accepted Answer

A) is a mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. 
B) functions in the regulation of blood glucose levels. 
C) stimulates the kidney to excrete sodium and reabsorb potassium. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) is a mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. 
B) functions in the regulation of blood glucose levels. 
C) stimulates the kidney to excrete sodium and reabsorb potassium. 
D) All of the above are true.

Question 11

This adrenal cortical mineralocorticoid helps regulate salt and water balance.

Accepted Answer

A) Aldosterone 
B) Glucagon 
C) Cortisol 
D) ADH 
A) Aldosterone 
B) Glucagon 
C) Cortisol 
D) ADH

Question 12

Ketosis and acidosis are

Accepted Answer

A) most apt to be caused by an excess of insulin. 
B) characteristic of diabetes insipidus. 
C) best treated with ADH. 
D) indicative of a rapid and incomplete metabolism of fatty acids. 
A) most apt to be caused by an excess of insulin. 
B) characteristic of diabetes insipidus. 
C) best treated with ADH. 
D) indicative of a rapid and incomplete metabolism of fatty acids.

Question 13

Which of the following is least characteristic of the function of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A) Increases glucose transport (into the cell) 
B) Suppresses gluconeogenesis 
C) Lowers blood glucose 
D) Increases the generation of ketone bodies 
A) Increases glucose transport (into the cell) 
B) Suppresses gluconeogenesis 
C) Lowers blood glucose 
D) Increases the generation of ketone bodies

Which of the following is descriptive of prolactin?

Which of the following is not a function of insulin?

Insulin

Which gland is associated with "sugar,salt,and sex"?

Which group is incorrect?

Which of the following is true of both prolactin and oxytocin? Both

The only hormone that lowers blood glucose levels is

Portal capillaries carry releasing hormones from the brain to the

Which of the following is least descriptive of the hypothalamus?

Aldosterone

This adrenal cortical mineralocorticoid helps regulate salt and water balance.

Ketosis and acidosis are

Which of the following is least characteristic of the function of insulin?

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Exam 14: Endocrine System

Which of the following is descriptive of prolactin?

Which of the following is not a function of insulin?

Insulin

Which gland is associated with "sugar,salt,and sex"?

Which group is incorrect?

Which of the following is true of both prolactin and oxytocin? Both

The only hormone that lowers blood glucose levels is

Portal capillaries carry releasing hormones from the brain to the

Which of the following is least descriptive of the hypothalamus?

Aldosterone

This adrenal cortical mineralocorticoid helps regulate salt and water balance.

Ketosis and acidosis are

Which of the following is least characteristic of the function of insulin?

Introduction to the Human Body

Basic Chemistry

Cells

Cell Metabolism

Microbiology Basics

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System and Body Temperature

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain

Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Function of the Heart

Anatomy of the Blood Vessels and Special Circulations

Functions of the Blood Vessels

Lymphatic System

Immune System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Balance

Reproductive Systems

Human Development and Heredity

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