Question 1

The hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  peptide hormones 
B)  neurotransmitters 
C)  steroid hormones 
D)  second messengers 
E)  polar 
A)  peptide hormones 
B)  neurotransmitters 
C)  steroid hormones 
D)  second messengers 
E)  polar

Question 2

The three stress hormones are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol, FSH, and LH 
B)  epinephrine, cortisol, and FSH 
C)  norepinephrine, cortisol, and FSH 
D)  epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol 
E)  epinephrine, norepinephrine, and FSH 
A)  cortisol, FSH, and LH 
B)  epinephrine, cortisol, and FSH 
C)  norepinephrine, cortisol, and FSH 
D)  epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol 
E)  epinephrine, norepinephrine, and FSH

Question 3

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

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 4

Which of the following statement is not correct in context with the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  It secretes two iodine-containing amines. 
B)  Thyroid hormone decreases the metabolic activity of cells throughout the body. 
C)  Low blood concentration of thyroid hormone causes the hypothalamus to secrete thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH). 
D)  Thyroid-releasing hormone causes the anterior pituitary to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). 
E)  TSH stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormone. 
A)  It secretes two iodine-containing amines. 
B)  Thyroid hormone decreases the metabolic activity of cells throughout the body. 
C)  Low blood concentration of thyroid hormone causes the hypothalamus to secrete thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH). 
D)  Thyroid-releasing hormone causes the anterior pituitary to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). 
E)  TSH stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormone.

Question 5

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.
-Antidiuretic hormone is released from this gland.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Figure 34.1

Which part of figure above related to : 
-thymus

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 34.1

Which part of figure...

Question 7

Peptide and protein hormones are polar molecules that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit the effect of nonpolar hormones 
B)  alter the effect of certain genes 
C)  bind to a receptor at the cell membrane 
D)  move directly across the cell membrane and enter the nucleus 
E)  form ATP 
A)  inhibit the effect of nonpolar hormones 
B)  alter the effect of certain genes 
C)  bind to a receptor at the cell membrane 
D)  move directly across the cell membrane and enter the nucleus 
E)  form ATP

Question 8

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

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 9

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-parathyroid 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 10

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.
-Oxytocin is released from this gland.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Binding of a protein hormone may lead to formation of a(n)__________,which relays a signal into the cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Binding of a protein hormone may lead...

Question 12

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.
-This hormone induces protein synthesis and cell division.

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 13

What do peptide hormones consists of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty acid chains 
B)  Short chains of amino acids 
C)  Modified cholesterol 
D)  Proteins 
E)  Modified amino acids 
A)  Fatty acid chains 
B)  Short chains of amino acids 
C)  Modified cholesterol 
D)  Proteins 
E)  Modified amino acids

Question 14

Which hormone causes a decrease in fat storage and an increase in synthesis of muscle proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth hormone 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Prolactin 
D)  Adrenaline 
E)  Epinephrine 
A)  Growth hormone 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Prolactin 
D)  Adrenaline 
E)  Epinephrine

Question 15

Because a steroid hormone is nonpolar,it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  must be transported across a cell membrane with a receptor molecule 
B)  is equipped with specific receptor molecules 
C)  can dissolve in blood 
D)  can diffuse directly across a cell membrane 
E)  is an inhibiting hormone 
A)  must be transported across a cell membrane with a receptor molecule 
B)  is equipped with specific receptor molecules 
C)  can dissolve in blood 
D)  can diffuse directly across a cell membrane 
E)  is an inhibiting hormone

Question 16

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-thyroid 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 17

Illness,stress,or anxiety override the negative feedback loop that regulates ____,thus causing its level to soar.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  somatotropin 
C)  insulin 
D)  prolactin 
E)  parathyroid hormone 
A)  cortisol 
B)  somatotropin 
C)  insulin 
D)  prolactin 
E)  parathyroid hormone

Question 18

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once.
-posterior lobe of pituitary

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

Figure 34.1

Which part of figure above related to : 
-testes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 34.1

Which part of figure...

Question 20

Which gland is associated with seasonal biorhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pineal 
B)  Parathyroid 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Pituitary 
E)  Thymus. 
A)  Pineal 
B)  Parathyroid 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Pituitary 
E)  Thymus.

Exam 34: Endocrine Control

The hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary are ____.

The three stress hormones are _____.

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

Which of the following statement is not correct in context with the thyroid gland?

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. -Antidiuretic hormone is released from this gland.

Figure 34.1 Which part of figure above related to : -thymus

Peptide and protein hormones are polar molecules that ____.

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

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

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. -Oxytocin is released from this gland.

Binding of a protein hormone may lead to formation of a(n)__________,which relays a signal into the cell.

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. -This hormone induces protein synthesis and cell division.

What do peptide hormones consists of?

Which hormone causes a decrease in fat storage and an increase in synthesis of muscle proteins?

Because a steroid hormone is nonpolar,it ____.

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

Illness,stress,or anxiety override the negative feedback loop that regulates ____,thus causing its level to soar.

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. Choices are used only once. -posterior lobe of pituitary

Figure 34.1 Which part of figure above related to : -testes

Which gland is associated with seasonal biorhythms?

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Molecules of Life

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Ground Rules of Metabolism

Where it Starts—Photosynthesis

How Cells Release Chemical Energy

DNA Structure and Function

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How Cells Reproduce

Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

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Chromosomes and Human Inheritance

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Life's Origin and Early Evolution

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Protists: The Simplest Eukaryotes

The Land Plants

Fungi

Animal Evolution: The Invertebrates

Animal Evolution: The Chordates

Human Evolution

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Life Cycles of Flowering Plants

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Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

Neural Control

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Circulation

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