Question 1

The secretion of which hormones qualifies the pancreas as an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A) insulin and glucagon 
B) insulin and digestive juices 
C) digestive juices and glucagon 
D) mineralocorticoids and insulin 
E) estradiol and digestive juices 
A) insulin and glucagon 
B) insulin and digestive juices 
C) digestive juices and glucagon 
D) mineralocorticoids and insulin 
E) estradiol and digestive juices

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A) The hypothalamus acts as the link between the nervous and endocrine systems. 
B) The hypothalamus regulates the internal environment of the body. 
C) The hypothalamus communicates with the somatic nervous system. 
D) The hypothalamus controls the glandular secretions of the pituitary glanD. 
E) The hypothalamus produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin. 
A) The hypothalamus acts as the link between the nervous and endocrine systems. 
B) The hypothalamus regulates the internal environment of the body. 
C) The hypothalamus communicates with the somatic nervous system. 
D) The hypothalamus controls the glandular secretions of the pituitary glanD. 
E) The hypothalamus produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin.

Question 3

It is possible to distinguish exocrine from endocrine tissue in the pancreas under the light microscope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Glycogen can be broken down to increase blood glucose levels,but fat cannot be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following does not act to increase the amount of calcium in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) bones 
B) calcitonin 
C) kidneys 
D) intestines 
E) parathyroid hormone 
A) bones 
B) calcitonin 
C) kidneys 
D) intestines 
E) parathyroid hormone

Question 6

What is the function of melatonin?

Accepted Answer

A) regulate blood glucose levels 
B) regulate blood calcium levels 
C) aid in the differentiation of T lymphocytes 
D) control the daily sleep-wake cycle 
E) control the color of the skin 
A) regulate blood glucose levels 
B) regulate blood calcium levels 
C) aid in the differentiation of T lymphocytes 
D) control the daily sleep-wake cycle 
E) control the color of the skin

Question 7

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A) because it produces both a neurotransmitter and a hormone 
B) because it produces more than one hormone 
C) because it produces at least one hormone that is delivered through a duct and one that is delivered to the bloodstream 
D) because it has an outer cortex and an inner medulla 
E) because it is located within the abdominal cavity with ties to the gastrointestinal system 
A) because it produces both a neurotransmitter and a hormone 
B) because it produces more than one hormone 
C) because it produces at least one hormone that is delivered through a duct and one that is delivered to the bloodstream 
D) because it has an outer cortex and an inner medulla 
E) because it is located within the abdominal cavity with ties to the gastrointestinal system

Question 8

Which of the following statement about the pancreas is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) The pancreatic islets are the exocrine tissue. 
B) The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon. 
C) The pancreas is located near the small intestine. 
D) The pancreas is not under pituitary control. 
E) The pancreas is a fish-shaped organ. 
A) The pancreatic islets are the exocrine tissue. 
B) The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon. 
C) The pancreas is located near the small intestine. 
D) The pancreas is not under pituitary control. 
E) The pancreas is a fish-shaped organ.

Question 9

If an individual is exposed to external stress the nervous system is capable of responding faster than the endocrine system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Is it possible that a type 1 diabetic could be hypoglycemic?

Accepted Answer

These individuals take daily

Question 11

Which of the following is not a symptom of Addison disease?

Accepted Answer

A) low blood pressure 
B) bronzing of the skin 
C) mild infections can lead to death 
D) loss of sodium and water 
E) increased blood sugar levels 
A) low blood pressure 
B) bronzing of the skin 
C) mild infections can lead to death 
D) loss of sodium and water 
E) increased blood sugar levels

The secretion of which hormones qualifies the pancreas as an endocrine gland?

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

It is possible to distinguish exocrine from endocrine tissue in the pancreas under the light microscope.

Glycogen can be broken down to increase blood glucose levels,but fat cannot be.

Which of the following does not act to increase the amount of calcium in the blood?

What is the function of melatonin?

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Which of the following statement about the pancreas is not true?

If an individual is exposed to external stress the nervous system is capable of responding faster than the endocrine system.

Is it possible that a type 1 diabetic could be hypoglycemic?

Which of the following is not a symptom of Addison disease?

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Exam 16: Endocrine System

The secretion of which hormones qualifies the pancreas as an endocrine gland?

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

It is possible to distinguish exocrine from endocrine tissue in the pancreas under the light microscope.

Glycogen can be broken down to increase blood glucose levels,but fat cannot be.

Which of the following does not act to increase the amount of calcium in the blood?

What is the function of melatonin?

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Which of the following statement about the pancreas is not true?

If an individual is exposed to external stress the nervous system is capable of responding faster than the endocrine system.

Is it possible that a type 1 diabetic could be hypoglycemic?

Which of the following is not a symptom of Addison disease?

Exploring Life and Science

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Biology of Infectious Diseases

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

DNA Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

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Human Population,global Resources,and Conservation

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