Question 1

Glucagon is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  produced by beta cells in response to high insulin levels. 
B)  produced by alpha cells in response to low insulin levels. 
C)  produced by beta cells in response to high blood glucose levels. 
D)  produced by alpha cells in response to low blood glucose levels. 
E)  produced by alpha cells in response to high blood glucose levels. 
A)  produced by beta cells in response to high insulin levels. 
B)  produced by alpha cells in response to low insulin levels. 
C)  produced by beta cells in response to high blood glucose levels. 
D)  produced by alpha cells in response to low blood glucose levels. 
E)  produced by alpha cells in response to high blood glucose levels.

Question 2

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-pituitary gland products involved in sex hormone production

Accepted Answer

A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone 
A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Question 3

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-This gland produces a hormone that directly controls development and helps control metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary 
B) adrenal 
C) pancreas 
D) thyroid 
E) Thymus 
A) pituitary 
B) adrenal 
C) pancreas 
D) thyroid 
E) Thymus

Question 4

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-This gland is the target for corticotropin (ACTH).

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary 
B) adrenal 
C) pancreas 
D) thyroid 
E) Thymus 
A) pituitary 
B) adrenal 
C) pancreas 
D) thyroid 
E) Thymus

Question 5

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-This gland secretes a hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal cortex 
B) ovary 
C) pineal 
D) parathyroid 
E) Testes 
A) adrenal cortex 
B) ovary 
C) pineal 
D) parathyroid 
E) Testes

Question 6

A(n)______hormone released by the hypothalamus prevents the release of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  releasing 
B)  inhibiting 
C)  amino acid-derived 
D)  steroid 
E)  peptide 
A)  releasing 
B)  inhibiting 
C)  amino acid-derived 
D)  steroid 
E)  peptide

Question 7

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-pineal gland

Accepted Answer

A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone 
A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Question 8

If excessive growth hormone secretion occurs during adulthood,the result is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Laron syndrome 
B)  gigantism 
C)  dwarfism 
D)  acromegaly 
E)  rhGH 
A)  Laron syndrome 
B)  gigantism 
C)  dwarfism 
D)  acromegaly 
E)  rhGH

Question 9

Insulin and glucagon work together to maintain optimum levels of ____ in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen 
B)  glucose 
C)  alpha cells 
D)  thyroxine 
E)  digestive enzymes 
A)  glycogen 
B)  glucose 
C)  alpha cells 
D)  thyroxine 
E)  digestive enzymes

Question 10

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-The mammary glands are the target for this hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) luteinizing hormone 
C) growth hormone 
D) oxytocin 
E) antidiuretic hormone 
A) estrogen 
B) luteinizing hormone 
C) growth hormone 
D) oxytocin 
E) antidiuretic hormone

Question 11

The adrenal cortex secretion that controls sodium and water reabsorption by the kidneys is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  norepinephrine 
E)  adrenocorticotropic hormone 
A)  cortisol 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  norepinephrine 
E)  adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 12

Activities that disrupt the production of melatonin at night may increase the risk of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease 
B)  cancer 
C)  increasing gonadal output 
D)  pancreas reduction 
E)  too much sleep 
A)  heart disease 
B)  cancer 
C)  increasing gonadal output 
D)  pancreas reduction 
E)  too much sleep

Question 13

Figure 34.1

Which part of figure above related to : 
-thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 34.1

Which part of figure...

Question 14

A decrease in blood glucose from skipping a meal will cause the ____ to secrete glucagon,which will cause the ____ to break down glycogen into glucose.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver; pancreas 
B)  pancreas; gall bladder 
C)  spleen; pancreas 
D)  pancreas; spleen 
E)  pancreas; liver 
A)  liver; pancreas 
B)  pancreas; gall bladder 
C)  spleen; pancreas 
D)  pancreas; spleen 
E)  pancreas; liver

Question 15

Type I diabetes is characterized by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood insulin levels 
B)  low blood sugar levels 
C)  destruction of insulin-secreting beta cells 
D)  low glucagon levels 
E)  higher than normal uptake of glucose from the blood 
A)  high blood insulin levels 
B)  low blood sugar levels 
C)  destruction of insulin-secreting beta cells 
D)  low glucagon levels 
E)  higher than normal uptake of glucose from the blood

Question 16

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone 
A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Question 17

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-pancreatic islets

Accepted Answer

A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone 
A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Question 18

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-gonad

Accepted Answer

A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone 
A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Question 19

What is the inner portion of the adrenal gland that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenal medulla 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Adrenal cortex 
D)  Anterior pituitary 
E)  Cerebrum 
A)  Adrenal medulla 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Adrenal cortex 
D)  Anterior pituitary 
E)  Cerebrum

Question 20

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-hormones

Accepted Answer

A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone 
A) secretes one hormone that increases the metabolic rate and another that inhibits calcium release from bone storage sites 
B) secrete insulin and glucagon 
C) secretes testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone 
D) chemical signal of the nervous system that acts locally 
E) secretes tropic hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin
F)secretes cortisol and aldosterone
G)secretes melatonin in low light conditions
H)luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
I)chemical messenger circulated by the blood, affecting distant parts of the body
J)secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
K)hypothalamus product involved in sex hormone production
L)secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
M)secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Exam 34: Endocrine Control

Glucagon is ____.

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -pituitary gland products involved in sex hormone production

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland produces a hormone that directly controls development and helps control metabolic rate.

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland is the target for corticotropin (ACTH).

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -This gland secretes a hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.

A(n)______hormone released by the hypothalamus prevents the release of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland.

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -pineal gland

If excessive growth hormone secretion occurs during adulthood,the result is called ____.

Insulin and glucagon work together to maintain optimum levels of ____ in the blood.

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the five hormones listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -The mammary glands are the target for this hormone.

The adrenal cortex secretion that controls sodium and water reabsorption by the kidneys is _____.

Activities that disrupt the production of melatonin at night may increase the risk of ____.

Figure 34.1 Which part of figure above related to : -thyroid gland

A decrease in blood glucose from skipping a meal will cause the ____ to secrete glucagon,which will cause the ____ to break down glycogen into glucose.

Type I diabetes is characterized by ___________.

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -adrenal medulla

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -pancreatic islets

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -gonad

What is the inner portion of the adrenal gland that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -hormones

Invitation to Biology

Life's Chemical Bases

Molecules of Life

Cell Structure

Ground Rules of Metabolism

Where it Starts—Photosynthesis

How Cells Release Chemical Energy

DNA Structure and Function

From DNA to Protein

Control of Gene Expression

How Cells Reproduce

Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

Observing Patterns in Inherited Traits

Chromosomes and Human Inheritance

Studying and Manipulating Genomes

Evidence of Evolution

Processes of Evolution

Organizing Information about Species

Life's Origin and Early Evolution

Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea

Protists: The Simplest Eukaryotes

The Land Plants

Fungi

Animal Evolution: The Invertebrates

Animal Evolution: The Chordates

Human Evolution

Plant Tissues

Plant Nutrition and Transport

Life Cycles of Flowering Plants

Communication Strategies in Plants

Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

Neural Control

Sensory Perception

Structural Support and Movement

Circulation

Immunity

Respiration

Digestion and Nutrition

Maintaining the Internal Environment

Animal Reproductive System

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

Population Ecology

Community Ecology

Ecosystems

The Biosphere

Human Impacts on the Biosphere

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