Question 1

Which of these is NOT a result of the function of aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood volume is maintained at a normal level. 
B) Blood calcium is kept within normal limits. 
C) Blood pressure is maintained at a normal level. 
D) Blood pH is kept within normal limits. 
A) Blood volume is maintained at a normal level. 
B) Blood calcium is kept within normal limits. 
C) Blood pressure is maintained at a normal level. 
D) Blood pH is kept within normal limits.

Question 2

The hormones that are necessary for the growth of the endometrium in preparation for a possible pregnancy are:

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen and progesterone 
B) FSH and LH 
C) FSH and estrogen 
D) LH and progesterone 
A) estrogen and progesterone 
B) FSH and LH 
C) FSH and estrogen 
D) LH and progesterone

Question 3

The hormone that stimulates secretion of thyroxine is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) In women,follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)initiates the growth of ovarian follicles. 
B) In men,FSH initiates production of sperm cells. 
C) In women,luteinizing hormone (LH)inhibits FSH to prevent multiple births. 
D) In men,LH stimulates secretion of testosterone by interstitial cells. 
E) In women,FSH stimulates ovulation,the release of a mature ovum.
F)In women,LH causes a ruptured ovarian follicle to become the corpus luteum. 
A) In women,follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)initiates the growth of ovarian follicles. 
B) In men,FSH initiates production of sperm cells. 
C) In women,luteinizing hormone (LH)inhibits FSH to prevent multiple births. 
D) In men,LH stimulates secretion of testosterone by interstitial cells. 
E) In women,FSH stimulates ovulation,the release of a mature ovum.
F)In women,LH causes a ruptured ovarian follicle to become the corpus luteum.

Question 5

The hormone that initiates the development of egg cells in the ovary is ____________________ which is produced by the ____________________ gland.

Accepted Answer

FSH,anterior pituita

Question 6

Epinephrine is secreted in ____ situations and mimics the effects of the ____ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) nonstressful/sympathetic 
B) stressful/parasympathetic 
C) nonstressful/parasympathetic 
D) stressful/sympathetic 
A) nonstressful/sympathetic 
B) stressful/parasympathetic 
C) nonstressful/parasympathetic 
D) stressful/sympathetic

Question 7

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper cause?

Accepted Answer

A) giantism - hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood 
B) Graves' disease - hypersecretion of thyroxine 
C) Cushing's syndrome - hypersecretion of cortisol 
D) acromegaly - hypersecretion of aldosterone 
A) giantism - hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood 
B) Graves' disease - hypersecretion of thyroxine 
C) Cushing's syndrome - hypersecretion of cortisol 
D) acromegaly - hypersecretion of aldosterone

Question 8

In women,the function of LH is to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase secretion of progesterone in the ovary 
B) cause ovulation 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B 
A) increase secretion of progesterone in the ovary 
B) cause ovulation 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B

Question 9

The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory effect because it stabilizes the ____________________ within cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory effect...

Question 10

The function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)is to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase the reabsorption of water by the kidneys 
B) increase the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys 
C) decrease the reabsorption of water by the kidneys 
D) decrease the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys 
A) increase the reabsorption of water by the kidneys 
B) increase the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys 
C) decrease the reabsorption of water by the kidneys 
D) decrease the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys

Question 11

In the two-messenger mechanism of the action of protein hormones,the second messenger is ____ which activates specific ____ in a cell to bring about the cell's response to the hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) cyclic AMP/receptors 
B) an enzyme/cyclic AMP molecules 
C) cyclic AMP/enzymes 
D) a receptor/enzymes 
A) cyclic AMP/receptors 
B) an enzyme/cyclic AMP molecules 
C) cyclic AMP/enzymes 
D) a receptor/enzymes

Question 12

The hormone that initiates sperm production in the testes is:

Accepted Answer

A) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
B) luteinizing hormone (LH) 
C) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
D) growth hormone (GH) 
A) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
B) luteinizing hormone (LH) 
C) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
D) growth hormone (GH)

Question 13

The hormone that increases the blood calcium level is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

PTH parath

Question 14

Which of the following statements are true of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)and oxytocin? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) Both of these hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the anterior pituitary gland. 
B) ADH may also be called vasopressin because in large amounts it causes vasoconstriction. 
C) Oxytocin inhibits contractions of the uterus to prevent premature labor. 
D) After birth,oxytocin causes release of milk from the mammary glands. 
E) ADH causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water to increase urinary output.
F)The stimulus for secretion of ADH is any decrease in body water. 
A) Both of these hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the anterior pituitary gland. 
B) ADH may also be called vasopressin because in large amounts it causes vasoconstriction. 
C) Oxytocin inhibits contractions of the uterus to prevent premature labor. 
D) After birth,oxytocin causes release of milk from the mammary glands. 
E) ADH causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water to increase urinary output.
F)The stimulus for secretion of ADH is any decrease in body water.

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a function of PTH?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the absorption of calcium by the small intestine 
B) increasing the reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys 
C) increasing the reabsorption of calcium from bones 
D) decreasing the reabsorption of calcium from bones 
A) increasing the absorption of calcium by the small intestine 
B) increasing the reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys 
C) increasing the reabsorption of calcium from bones 
D) decreasing the reabsorption of calcium from bones

Question 16

The effect of epinephrine on the liver is to increase the conversion of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The effect of epinephrine on the liver...

Question 17

Blood glucose level is raised by the pancreatic hormone ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood glucose level is raised by the...

Question 18

The direct stimulus for secretion of ADH is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The direct stimulus for secretion of ADH...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) It is secreted by the adrenal cortex. 
B) It increases the reabsorption of K+ ions by the kidneys. 
C) It increases the excretion of Na+ ions by the kidneys. 
D) Normal secretion helps maintain normal blood volume because water is reabsorbed by the kidneys. 
E) In the absence of aldosterone,blood pressure will rise to dangerous levels.
F)Normal secretion helps prevent blood pH from rising too hig 
A) It is secreted by the adrenal cortex. 
B) It increases the reabsorption of K+ ions by the kidneys. 
C) It increases the excretion of Na+ ions by the kidneys. 
D) Normal secretion helps maintain normal blood volume because water is reabsorbed by the kidneys. 
E) In the absence of aldosterone,blood pressure will rise to dangerous levels.
F)Normal secretion helps prevent blood pH from rising too hig

Question 20

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by ____ that are produced by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes/posterior pituitary gland 
B) releasing hormones/hypothalamus 
C) enzymes/hypothalamus 
D) releasing hormones/posterior pituitary gland 
A) enzymes/posterior pituitary gland 
B) releasing hormones/hypothalamus 
C) enzymes/hypothalamus 
D) releasing hormones/posterior pituitary gland

Exam 10: The Endocrine System

Which of these is NOT a result of the function of aldosterone?

The hormones that are necessary for the growth of the endometrium in preparation for a possible pregnancy are:

The hormone that stimulates secretion of thyroxine is:

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

The hormone that initiates the development of egg cells in the ovary is ____________________ which is produced by the ____________________ gland.

Epinephrine is secreted in ____ situations and mimics the effects of the ____ nervous system.

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper cause?

In women,the function of LH is to:

The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory effect because it stabilizes the ____________________ within cells.

The function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)is to:

In the two-messenger mechanism of the action of protein hormones,the second messenger is ____ which activates specific ____ in a cell to bring about the cell's response to the hormone.

The hormone that initiates sperm production in the testes is:

The hormone that increases the blood calcium level is ____________________.

Which of the following statements are true of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)and oxytocin? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Which of these is NOT a function of PTH?

The effect of epinephrine on the liver is to increase the conversion of ____________________.

Blood glucose level is raised by the pancreatic hormone ____________________.

The direct stimulus for secretion of ADH is ____________________.

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

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by ____ that are produced by the ____.

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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The hormone that initiates the development of egg cells in the ovary is which is produced by the gland.

Epinephrine is secreted in situations and mimics the effects of the nervous system.

The hormone has an anti-inflammatory effect because it stabilizes the within cells.

In the two-messenger mechanism of the action of protein hormones,the second messenger is which activates specific in a cell to bring about the cell's response to the hormone.

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by that are produced by the .