Question 1

Adrenal medulla hormones prolong the effects of sympathetic nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pheochromocytomas would stimulate

Accepted Answer

A) hypersecretion of aldosterone. 
B) hypersecretion of cortisol. 
C) hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropin. 
D) hypersecretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
A) hypersecretion of aldosterone. 
B) hypersecretion of cortisol. 
C) hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropin. 
D) hypersecretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Question 3

Molecules that are produced within one tissue but regulate a different tissue of the same organ are called

Accepted Answer

A) autocrine regulators. 
B) endocrine regulators. 
C) paracrine regulators. 
D) exocrine regulators. 
A) autocrine regulators. 
B) endocrine regulators. 
C) paracrine regulators. 
D) exocrine regulators.

Question 4

Most target organ control on the anterior pituitary gland is due to

Accepted Answer

A) positive feedback effect. 
B) negative feedback. 
C) negative feedback inhibition. 
D) positive feedback inhibition. 
A) positive feedback effect. 
B) negative feedback. 
C) negative feedback inhibition. 
D) positive feedback inhibition.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an action of cortisol secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates gluconeogenesis 
B) lowers blood levels of free fatty acids 
C) promotes lipolysis 
D) inhibits glucose utilization 
A) stimulates gluconeogenesis 
B) lowers blood levels of free fatty acids 
C) promotes lipolysis 
D) inhibits glucose utilization

Question 6

The anterior pituitary gland is also called the neurohypophysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Inhibition of luteinizing hormone secretion would inhibit testosterone synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Diabetes mellitus occurs due to lack of liver beta-cell function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Prostaglandins are eicosanoids derived from the fatty acid

Accepted Answer

A) palmitic acid. 
B) linolenic acid. 
C) linoleic acid. 
D) arachidonic aciD. 
A) palmitic acid. 
B) linolenic acid. 
C) linoleic acid. 
D) arachidonic aciD.

Question 10

Aspirin reduces inflammation by

Accepted Answer

A) inhibiting the COX1 isoenzyme. 
B) inhibiting the COX2 isoenzyme. 
C) inhibiting the COX3 isoenzyme. 
D) increasing production on PGI2 and PGE2. 
A) inhibiting the COX1 isoenzyme. 
B) inhibiting the COX2 isoenzyme. 
C) inhibiting the COX3 isoenzyme. 
D) increasing production on PGI2 and PGE2.

Question 11

Polypeptide and glycoprotein hormones can be taken orally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the three functional categories of corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

A) mineralocorticoids 
B) glucocorticoids 
C) thyrocorticoids 
D) sex steroids 
A) mineralocorticoids 
B) glucocorticoids 
C) thyrocorticoids 
D) sex steroids

Question 13

What is the action of the signaling molecules activated by the insulin-tyrosine kinase second messenger system?

Accepted Answer

A) insertion of glucose carrier proteins into the plasma membrane 
B) hydrolysis of glycogen and secretion of glucose 
C) transport of insulin into the cell 
D) All apply. 
A) insertion of glucose carrier proteins into the plasma membrane 
B) hydrolysis of glycogen and secretion of glucose 
C) transport of insulin into the cell 
D) All apply.

Question 14

Hormones which enhance the responsiveness of a target organ to a second hormone have

Accepted Answer

A) complementary effects. 
B) synergistic effects. 
C) antagonistic effects. 
D) permissive effects. 
A) complementary effects. 
B) synergistic effects. 
C) antagonistic effects. 
D) permissive effects.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of parathyroid hormone function?

Accepted Answer

A) It causes the kidneys to reabsorb calcium. 
B) It causes the dissolution of calcium phophate from bones. 
C) It increases blood calcium levels. 
D) All apply. 
A) It causes the kidneys to reabsorb calcium. 
B) It causes the dissolution of calcium phophate from bones. 
C) It increases blood calcium levels. 
D) All apply.

Question 16

A deficiency of dopamine would allow the production of prolactin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Adrenocorticotropic hormone is synthesized in cells that had been part of the

Accepted Answer

A) the pars distalis. 
B) the pars tuberalis. 
C) the pars intermedia. 
D) the neurohypophysis. 
A) the pars distalis. 
B) the pars tuberalis. 
C) the pars intermedia. 
D) the neurohypophysis.

Question 18

What is the function of prolactin in females?

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates milk production in the mammary glands 
B) regulates the gonadotropins 
C) regulates water and electrolyte balance in the kidneys 
D) All apply. 
A) stimulates milk production in the mammary glands 
B) regulates the gonadotropins 
C) regulates water and electrolyte balance in the kidneys 
D) All apply.

Question 19

Hypothyroidism in adults causes

Accepted Answer

A) Grave's disease. 
B) myxedema. 
C) cretinism. 
D) Cushing's disease 
A) Grave's disease. 
B) myxedema. 
C) cretinism. 
D) Cushing's disease

Question 20

What is the protein found in the colloid of a thyroid follicle?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroglobulin 
B) gammaglobulin 
C) iodoglobulin 
D) betaglobulin 
A) thyroglobulin 
B) gammaglobulin 
C) iodoglobulin 
D) betaglobulin

Adrenal medulla hormones prolong the effects of sympathetic nerves.

Pheochromocytomas would stimulate

Molecules that are produced within one tissue but regulate a different tissue of the same organ are called

Most target organ control on the anterior pituitary gland is due to

Which of the following is NOT an action of cortisol secretion?

The anterior pituitary gland is also called the neurohypophysis.

Inhibition of luteinizing hormone secretion would inhibit testosterone synthesis.

Diabetes mellitus occurs due to lack of liver beta-cell function.

Prostaglandins are eicosanoids derived from the fatty acid

Aspirin reduces inflammation by

Polypeptide and glycoprotein hormones can be taken orally.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three functional categories of corticosteroids?

What is the action of the signaling molecules activated by the insulin-tyrosine kinase second messenger system?

Hormones which enhance the responsiveness of a target organ to a second hormone have

Which of the following is true of parathyroid hormone function?

A deficiency of dopamine would allow the production of prolactin.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone is synthesized in cells that had been part of the

What is the function of prolactin in females?

Hypothyroidism in adults causes

What is the protein found in the colloid of a thyroid follicle?

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Exam 11: Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Adrenal medulla hormones prolong the effects of sympathetic nerves.

Pheochromocytomas would stimulate

Molecules that are produced within one tissue but regulate a different tissue of the same organ are called

Most target organ control on the anterior pituitary gland is due to

Which of the following is NOT an action of cortisol secretion?

The anterior pituitary gland is also called the neurohypophysis.

Inhibition of luteinizing hormone secretion would inhibit testosterone synthesis.

Diabetes mellitus occurs due to lack of liver beta-cell function.

Prostaglandins are eicosanoids derived from the fatty acid

Aspirin reduces inflammation by

Polypeptide and glycoprotein hormones can be taken orally.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three functional categories of corticosteroids?

What is the action of the signaling molecules activated by the insulin-tyrosine kinase second messenger system?

Hormones which enhance the responsiveness of a target organ to a second hormone have

Which of the following is true of parathyroid hormone function?

A deficiency of dopamine would allow the production of prolactin.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone is synthesized in cells that had been part of the

What is the function of prolactin in females?

Hypothyroidism in adults causes

What is the protein found in the colloid of a thyroid follicle?

The Study of Body Function

Chemical Composition of the Body

Cell Structure and Genetic Control

Enzymes and Energy

Cell Respiration and Metabolism

Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment

The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

The Central Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

The Immune System

Respiratory Physiology

Physiology of the Kidneys

The Digestive System

Regulation and Metabolism

Reproduction

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