Question 1

Which of the following is likely to occur after drinking 3 alcoholic beverages?

Accepted Answer

A) increased urination due to alcohol activating antiduretic hormone 
B) decreased urination due to alcohol activating aldosterone 
C) increased urination due to alcohol inhibiting antidiuretic hormone 
D) decreased urination due to alcohol inhibiting antidiuretic hormone 
E) increased urination due to alcohol inhibiting aldosterone 
A) increased urination due to alcohol activating antiduretic hormone 
B) decreased urination due to alcohol activating aldosterone 
C) increased urination due to alcohol inhibiting antidiuretic hormone 
D) decreased urination due to alcohol inhibiting antidiuretic hormone 
E) increased urination due to alcohol inhibiting aldosterone C

Question 2

Which of the following regarding antidiuretic hormone is false?

Accepted Answer

A) It regulates water turnover in the mammalian kidney. 
B) Secretion is stimulated by high blood osmolarity. 
C) It ultimately acts to reabsorb more water. 
D) It exerts it effects via the camp pathway. 
E) It does not involve the use of aquaporin molecules. 
A) It regulates water turnover in the mammalian kidney. 
B) Secretion is stimulated by high blood osmolarity. 
C) It ultimately acts to reabsorb more water. 
D) It exerts it effects via the camp pathway. 
E) It does not involve the use of aquaporin molecules. E

Question 3

The anterior pituitary gland is controlled by both the hormones secreted by the hypothalamus,and the hormones secreted by itself through a ________ feedback mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) reverse 
B) sympathetic 
C) negative 
D) closed 
E) positive 
A) reverse 
B) sympathetic 
C) negative 
D) closed 
E) positive C

Question 4

In insects,metamorphosis and molting are regulated by which of the following hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) melatonin 
B) ecdysone 
C) estrogen 
D) somatostatin 
E) trypsin 
A) melatonin 
B) ecdysone 
C) estrogen 
D) somatostatin 
E) trypsin

Question 5

Choose the letter near an incorrect portion of the diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 6

Consumption of alcohol stimulates urination by

Accepted Answer

A) stimulating ADH secretion. 
B) inhibiting ADH secretion. 
C) stimulating vasopressin. 
D) stimulating oxytocin. 
E) inhibiting aldosteronE. 
A) stimulating ADH secretion. 
B) inhibiting ADH secretion. 
C) stimulating vasopressin. 
D) stimulating oxytocin. 
E) inhibiting aldosteronE.

Question 7

In mammals,milk production is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone. 
B) melanocyte-stimulating hormone. 
C) prolactin. 
D) luteinizing hormone. 
E) growth hormonE. 
A) aldosterone. 
B) melanocyte-stimulating hormone. 
C) prolactin. 
D) luteinizing hormone. 
E) growth hormonE.

Question 8

Which of the following participates in regulating almost every organ belonging to the immune system,reproductive system,digestive system,respiratory system,circulatory system,and the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A) insulin 
B) steroids 
C) prostaglandins 
D) growth factors 
E) norepinephrine 
A) insulin 
B) steroids 
C) prostaglandins 
D) growth factors 
E) norepinephrine

Question 9

Which of the following hormones has the fewest targets?

Accepted Answer

A) growth hormone 
B) oxytocin 
C) melatonin 
D) thyroid-stimulating hormone 
E) testosterone 
A) growth hormone 
B) oxytocin 
C) melatonin 
D) thyroid-stimulating hormone 
E) testosterone

Question 10

Molting hormone,or ecdysone,and juvenile hormone regulate ____________ and molting in insects.

Accepted Answer

A) metamorphosis 
B) sexual maturity 
C) body shape 
D) egg production 
E) pupation 
A) metamorphosis 
B) sexual maturity 
C) body shape 
D) egg production 
E) pupation

Question 11

What is the primary function of the hormone prolactin?

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates milk production 
B) initiates stress response 
C) lowers blood glucose level 
D) stimulates bone growth 
E) inhibits loss of calcium from bone 
A) stimulates milk production 
B) initiates stress response 
C) lowers blood glucose level 
D) stimulates bone growth 
E) inhibits loss of calcium from bone

Question 12

Which of the following functions as both an exocrine and an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal cortex 
B) parathyroid 
C) thyroid 
D) pancreas 
E) pituitary 
A) adrenal cortex 
B) parathyroid 
C) thyroid 
D) pancreas 
E) pituitary

Question 13

Insects are capable of shedding their exoskeletons in a process called molting.This is especially noticeable in juvenile insects.Select the best choice that presents a diagrammed sequence of events during the molting process.

Accepted Answer

A) prior to molting-brain surface cells secrete brain hormone$\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce ecdysome $\rarr$ which causes molting 
B) prior to molting-brain surface cells secrete juvenile hormone $\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce ecdysome $\rarr$ which causes molting 
C) prior to molting-brain surface cells secrete ecdysome $\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce juvenile hormone $\rarr$ which causes molting 
D) prior to molting-the corpora allata near the brain secretes brain hormone $\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce ecdysome $\rarr$ which causes molting 
E) prior to molting-the corpora allata near the brain secretes juvenile hormone $\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce ecdysome $\rarr$ which causes molting 
A) prior to molting-brain surface cells secrete brain hormone$\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce ecdysome $\rarr$ which causes molting 
B) prior to molting-brain surface cells secrete juvenile hormone $\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce ecdysome $\rarr$ which causes molting 
C) prior to molting-brain surface cells secrete ecdysome $\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce juvenile hormone $\rarr$ which causes molting 
D) prior to molting-the corpora allata near the brain secretes brain hormone $\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce ecdysome $\rarr$ which causes molting 
E) prior to molting-the corpora allata near the brain secretes juvenile hormone $\rarr$ which stimulates the prothoracic gland to produce ecdysome $\rarr$ which causes molting

Question 14

Gonadotropins are

Accepted Answer

A) prolactins. 
B) follicle-stimulating hormones. 
C) luteinizing hormones. 
D) prolactins and oxytocins. 
E) follicle-stimulating hormones and luteinizing hormones. 
A) prolactins. 
B) follicle-stimulating hormones. 
C) luteinizing hormones. 
D) prolactins and oxytocins. 
E) follicle-stimulating hormones and luteinizing hormones.

Question 15

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the adrenal gland?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) prolactin 
D) aldosterone 
E) norepinephrine 
A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) prolactin 
D) aldosterone 
E) norepinephrine

Question 16

Which one of the following glucocorticoids is important in both gluconeogenesis (glucose produced from amino acids)during starvation and as an anti-inflammatory agent?

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone 
B) cortisol 
C) glucagon 
D) insulin 
E) prolactin 
A) aldosterone 
B) cortisol 
C) glucagon 
D) insulin 
E) prolactin

Question 17

All hormones can be characterized as ________ (fat-soluble)or water soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) hydrophobic 
B) permeable 
C) oleophobic 
D) lipophilic 
E) transmutable 
A) hydrophobic 
B) permeable 
C) oleophobic 
D) lipophilic 
E) transmutable

Question 18

Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) increase in calcium production in the liver 
B) increase in calcium absorption across the intestine 
C) reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidney 
D) excretion of PO43- in the kidney 
E) osteoclasts dissolve CaPO4 crystals in bone 
A) increase in calcium production in the liver 
B) increase in calcium absorption across the intestine 
C) reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidney 
D) excretion of PO43- in the kidney 
E) osteoclasts dissolve CaPO4 crystals in bone

Question 19

A diverse group of paracrine regulators are called prostaglandins.Prostaglandins participate in a variety of regulatory functions in many of the body's systems.Prostaglandins are used in the
I-immune system.
II-reproductive system.
III-digestive system.
IV-respiratory system.
V-circulatory system.
VI-urinary system.

Accepted Answer

A) I,II,and III 
B) I,II,III,and IV 
C) I,II,III,IV,and V 
D) II,III,and VI 
E) I,II,III,IV,V,and VI 
A) I,II,and III 
B) I,II,III,and IV 
C) I,II,III,IV,and V 
D) II,III,and VI 
E) I,II,III,IV,V,and VI

Question 20

Which of the following regarding the adrenal medulla is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is located on the kidneys outside the adrenal cortex. 
B) It is responsible for producing steroid hormones. 
C) It is derived from mesodermal tissue. 
D) It releases hormones that have no effect on the cardiovascular system. 
E) It is disconnected from the neural system. 
A) It is located on the kidneys outside the adrenal cortex. 
B) It is responsible for producing steroid hormones. 
C) It is derived from mesodermal tissue. 
D) It releases hormones that have no effect on the cardiovascular system. 
E) It is disconnected from the neural system.

Exam 46: The Endocrine System

Which of the following is likely to occur after drinking 3 alcoholic beverages?

Which of the following regarding antidiuretic hormone is false?

The anterior pituitary gland is controlled by both the hormones secreted by the hypothalamus,and the hormones secreted by itself through a ________ feedback mechanism.

In insects,metamorphosis and molting are regulated by which of the following hormones?

Choose the letter near an incorrect portion of the diagram.

Consumption of alcohol stimulates urination by

In mammals,milk production is stimulated by

Which of the following participates in regulating almost every organ belonging to the immune system,reproductive system,digestive system,respiratory system,circulatory system,and the urinary system?

Which of the following hormones has the fewest targets?

Molting hormone,or ecdysone,and juvenile hormone regulate ____________ and molting in insects.

What is the primary function of the hormone prolactin?

Which of the following functions as both an exocrine and an endocrine gland?

Insects are capable of shedding their exoskeletons in a process called molting.This is especially noticeable in juvenile insects.Select the best choice that presents a diagrammed sequence of events during the molting process.

Gonadotropins are

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the adrenal gland?

Which one of the following glucocorticoids is important in both gluconeogenesis (glucose produced from amino acids)during starvation and as an anti-inflammatory agent?

All hormones can be characterized as ________ (fat-soluble)or water soluble.

Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone?

Which of the following regarding the adrenal medulla is true?

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