Question 1

The hormone that stimulates secretion of cortisol is:

Accepted Answer

A) TSH 
B) ACTH 
C) prolactin 
D) GH 
A) TSH 
B) ACTH 
C) prolactin 
D) GH

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true of prostaglandins? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) They are made from the proteins of cell membranes. 
B) Like hormones,they are carried in the blood to distant target organs. 
C) Some are important for the process of blood clotting. 
D) Some are important in pain mechanisms. 
A) They are made from the proteins of cell membranes. 
B) Like hormones,they are carried in the blood to distant target organs. 
C) Some are important for the process of blood clotting. 
D) Some are important in pain mechanisms.

Question 3

The pancreatic hormone that increases the conversion of glycogen to glucose by the liver is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pancreatic hormone that increases the conversion...

Question 4

The hormone that increases the blood calcium level

Accepted Answer

A) thyroxine 
B) PTH 
C) calcitonin 
D) insulin 
A) thyroxine 
B) PTH 
C) calcitonin 
D) insulin

Question 5

Which statement is NOT true of the female sex hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) FSH stimulates secretion of estrogen by the ovarian follicle. 
B) LH causes ovulation. 
C) Progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum. 
D) FSH promotes growth of the corpus luteum. 
A) FSH stimulates secretion of estrogen by the ovarian follicle. 
B) LH causes ovulation. 
C) Progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum. 
D) FSH promotes growth of the corpus luteum.

Question 6

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A) TSH 
B) PTH 
C) ACTH 
D) GH 
A) TSH 
B) PTH 
C) ACTH 
D) GH

Question 7

The hormone that causes vasodilation in skeletal muscle and vasoconstriction in the viscera is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone that causes vasodilation in skeletal...

Question 8

Which of the following statements are true of the stimuli for secretion of hormones? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperglycemia stimulates secretion of insulin. 
B) Hypocalcemia stimulates secretion of PTh. 
C) Decreased sodium in the body stimulates secretion of aldosterone. 
D) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)stimulates secretion of cortisol. 
E) Increased metabolic rate stimulates secretion of thyroxinE.
F)Hypoglycemia stimulates secretion of glucagon.
G)Hypercalcemia stimulates secretion of calcitonin.
H)Sympathetic impulses stimulate secretion of epinephrine. 
A) Hyperglycemia stimulates secretion of insulin. 
B) Hypocalcemia stimulates secretion of PTh. 
C) Decreased sodium in the body stimulates secretion of aldosterone. 
D) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)stimulates secretion of cortisol. 
E) Increased metabolic rate stimulates secretion of thyroxinE.
F)Hypoglycemia stimulates secretion of glucagon.
G)Hypercalcemia stimulates secretion of calcitonin.
H)Sympathetic impulses stimulate secretion of epinephrine.

Question 9

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper description?

Accepted Answer

A) Cushing's syndrome - bones and skin become fragile 
B) myxedema - muscular weakness,slow heart rate,and weight gain 
C) giantism - excessive growth of long bones 
D) Addison's disease - high blood pressure and hyperglycemia 
A) Cushing's syndrome - bones and skin become fragile 
B) myxedema - muscular weakness,slow heart rate,and weight gain 
C) giantism - excessive growth of long bones 
D) Addison's disease - high blood pressure and hyperglycemia

Question 10

Which of these is a target organ of calcitonin?

Accepted Answer

A) small intestine 
B) kidneys 
C) bones 
D) liver 
A) small intestine 
B) kidneys 
C) bones 
D) liver

Question 11

The direct stimulus for the secretion of testosterone is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

LH luteini

Question 12

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper cause?

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes mellitus - hyposecretion of insulin 
B) cretinism - hyposecretion of GH in childhood 
C) myxedema - hyposecretion of thyroxine in adulthood 
D) Addison's disease - hyposecretion of cortisol and aldosterone 
A) diabetes mellitus - hyposecretion of insulin 
B) cretinism - hyposecretion of GH in childhood 
C) myxedema - hyposecretion of thyroxine in adulthood 
D) Addison's disease - hyposecretion of cortisol and aldosterone

Question 13

In women,the two hormones secreted by the corpus luteum are ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

estrogen,p

Question 14

The endocrine glands that are on top of the kidneys are the ____________________,and the glands in the curve of the duodenum are the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

adrenal gl

Question 15

Steroid hormones are believed to exert their effects by activating certain ____________________ within a cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steroid hormones are believed to exert their...

Question 16

The hormone that causes ovulation is:

Accepted Answer

A) GH 
B) LH 
C) FSH 
D) ACTH 
A) GH 
B) LH 
C) FSH 
D) ACTH

Question 17

Which of the following statements are true of thyroxine (and T3)and growth hormone (GH)? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroxine contains iodine and GH contains iron. 
B) Thyroxine increases the use of all food types for energy. 
C) GH increases the use of amino acids to produce energy. 
D) Both hormones increase the rate of mitosis in growing tissues. 
E) Both hormones increase the rate of protein synthesis in cells.
F)Thyroxine is secreted throughout life,but GH is secreted only when the body is growing in height. 
A) Thyroxine contains iodine and GH contains iron. 
B) Thyroxine increases the use of all food types for energy. 
C) GH increases the use of amino acids to produce energy. 
D) Both hormones increase the rate of mitosis in growing tissues. 
E) Both hormones increase the rate of protein synthesis in cells.
F)Thyroxine is secreted throughout life,but GH is secreted only when the body is growing in height.

Question 18

Which statement is NOT true of the anti-inflammatory effect of cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A) It prevents rupture of the lysosomes within cells. 
B) It blocks the effects of histamine. 
C) It increases the extent of inflammation to destroy pathogens. 
D) It decreases the extent of inflammation to prevent excessive tissue damage. 
A) It prevents rupture of the lysosomes within cells. 
B) It blocks the effects of histamine. 
C) It increases the extent of inflammation to destroy pathogens. 
D) It decreases the extent of inflammation to prevent excessive tissue damage.

Question 19

The site of action of prostaglandins is usually ____________________.

Accepted Answer

local (where they ar

Question 20

Secretion of thyroxine is stimulated by ____________________ from the ____________________ gland.

Accepted Answer

TSH,anterior pituita

Exam 10: The Endocrine System

The hormone that stimulates secretion of cortisol is:

Which of the following statements are true of prostaglandins? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The pancreatic hormone that increases the conversion of glycogen to glucose by the liver is ____________________.

The hormone that increases the blood calcium level

Which statement is NOT true of the female sex hormones?

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?

The hormone that causes vasodilation in skeletal muscle and vasoconstriction in the viscera is ____________________.

Which of the following statements are true of the stimuli for secretion of hormones? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper description?

Which of these is a target organ of calcitonin?

The direct stimulus for the secretion of testosterone is ____________________.

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper cause?

In women,the two hormones secreted by the corpus luteum are ____________________ and ____________________.

The endocrine glands that are on top of the kidneys are the ____________________,and the glands in the curve of the duodenum are the ____________________.

Steroid hormones are believed to exert their effects by activating certain ____________________ within a cell.

The hormone that causes ovulation is:

Which of the following statements are true of thyroxine (and T3)and growth hormone (GH)? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Which statement is NOT true of the anti-inflammatory effect of cortisol?

The site of action of prostaglandins is usually ____________________.

Secretion of thyroxine is stimulated by ____________________ from the ____________________ gland.

Organization and General Plan of the Body

Some Basic Chemistry

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Blood

The Heart

The Vascular System

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Body Temperature and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluidelectrolyte and Acidbase Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Human Development and Genetics

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease

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In women,the two hormones secreted by the corpus luteum are and .

The endocrine glands that are on top of the kidneys are the ,and the glands in the curve of the duodenum are the .

Which of the following statements are true of thyroxine (and T₃)and growth hormone (GH)? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Secretion of thyroxine is stimulated by from the gland.