Question 1

The target cells of glucagon are

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A)  the liver cells. 
B)  the skeletal muscle cells. 
C)  the fat cells. 
D)  all of these cells. 
E)  none of these cells. 
A)  the liver cells. 
B)  the skeletal muscle cells. 
C)  the fat cells. 
D)  all of these cells. 
E)  none of these cells.

Question 2

MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.secretes thyroxine
b.secrete insulin and glucagon
c.secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction
d.involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response
e.secretes ACTH,TSH,FSH,growth hormone,and prolactin
f.secretes sex hormones,cortisol,and aldosterone
g.a second messenger
h.diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition
i.participates in reproductive physiology and senses photoperiodsj.
secretes (releases into bloodstream)oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
k.secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
l.produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
m.hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
n.secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
o.has receptors for hormone binding
-adrenal cortex

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Question 3

If you skip a meal,which of the following conditions would prevail?

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A)  Insulin levels would rise. 
B)  Glucagon levels would rise. 
C)  Glucose would be taken up by cells. 
D)  Both insulin and glucagon levels would rise. 
E)  Glucose would be converted to glycogen. 
A)  Insulin levels would rise. 
B)  Glucagon levels would rise. 
C)  Glucose would be taken up by cells. 
D)  Both insulin and glucagon levels would rise. 
E)  Glucose would be converted to glycogen.

Question 4

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below.
a.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary
c.pineal
d.parathyroid
e.thymus
-This gland controls biological rhythms.

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Question 5

Which choice is FALSE about Addison's disease?

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A)  It could be caused by low cortisol levels. 
B)  It could be caused by tuberculosis. 
C)  It could be caused by an autoimmune condition. 
D)  Blood pressure and blood sugar levels can fall into life-threatening range. 
E)  The condition is treated with synthetic aldosterone. 
A)  It could be caused by low cortisol levels. 
B)  It could be caused by tuberculosis. 
C)  It could be caused by an autoimmune condition. 
D)  Blood pressure and blood sugar levels can fall into life-threatening range. 
E)  The condition is treated with synthetic aldosterone.

Question 6

The control over milk production and labor in childbirth is mediated by the ____ gland.

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A)  pineal 
B)  anterior pituitary 
C)  posterior pituitary 
D)  parathyroid 
E)  thyroid 
A)  pineal 
B)  anterior pituitary 
C)  posterior pituitary 
D)  parathyroid 
E)  thyroid

Question 7

XY individuals with total androgen insensitivity syndrome

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A)  do not secrete testosterone. 
B)  secrete testosterone but the testosterone is ineffective. 
C)  have mutated testosterone receptors in their cells. 
D)  secrete more estrogen than testosterone. 
E)  have normal male genitalia. 
A)  do not secrete testosterone. 
B)  secrete testosterone but the testosterone is ineffective. 
C)  have mutated testosterone receptors in their cells. 
D)  secrete more estrogen than testosterone. 
E)  have normal male genitalia.

Question 8

-This gland,_____,is sometimes called the "master gland" because of the wide variety of hormones it produces.

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Question 9

Lack of ____ leads to rickets.

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A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin E

Question 10

MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.secretes thyroxine
b.secrete insulin and glucagon
c.secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction
d.involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response
e.secretes ACTH,TSH,FSH,growth hormone,and prolactin
f.secretes sex hormones,cortisol,and aldosterone
g.a second messenger
h.diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition
i.participates in reproductive physiology and senses photoperiodsj.
secretes (releases into bloodstream)oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
k.secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
l.produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
m.hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
n.secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
o.has receptors for hormone binding
-gonad

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Question 11

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below.
a.posterior pituitary
b.adrenal cortex
c.pancreas
d.thyroid
e.pineal
f.anterior pituitary
g.adrenal medulla
h.parathyroid
-This gland is the target for ACTH.

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Question 12

MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.secretes thyroxine
b.secrete insulin and glucagon
c.secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction
d.involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response
e.secretes ACTH,TSH,FSH,growth hormone,and prolactin
f.secretes sex hormones,cortisol,and aldosterone
g.a second messenger
h.diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition
i.participates in reproductive physiology and senses photoperiodsj.
secretes (releases into bloodstream)oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
k.secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
l.produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
m.hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
n.secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
o.has receptors for hormone binding
-parathyroid gland

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Question 13

MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.secretes thyroxine
b.secrete insulin and glucagon
c.secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction
d.involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response
e.secretes ACTH,TSH,FSH,growth hormone,and prolactin
f.secretes sex hormones,cortisol,and aldosterone
g.a second messenger
h.diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition
i.participates in reproductive physiology and senses photoperiodsj.
secretes (releases into bloodstream)oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
k.secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
l.produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
m.hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
n.secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
o.has receptors for hormone binding
-posterior lobe of pituitary

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Question 14

If the concentration of thyroid hormone is high,

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A)  the secretion of thyroid-releasing hormone is inhibited. 
B)  the secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone is increased. 
C)  calcitonin production is increased. 
D)  resting metabolism decreases. 
E)  more than one of these occurs. 
A)  the secretion of thyroid-releasing hormone is inhibited. 
B)  the secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone is increased. 
C)  calcitonin production is increased. 
D)  resting metabolism decreases. 
E)  more than one of these occurs.

Question 15

If you eliminated all sources of calcium (dairy products,some vegetables)from your diet,the level of which of the following would rise in an attempt to supply calcium stored in your body to the tissues that need it?

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A)  aldosterone 
B)  calcitonin 
C)  mineralocorticoids 
D)  parathyroid hormone 
E)  GH 
A)  aldosterone 
B)  calcitonin 
C)  mineralocorticoids 
D)  parathyroid hormone 
E)  GH

Question 16

MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.secretes thyroxine
b.secrete insulin and glucagon
c.secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction
d.involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response
e.secretes ACTH,TSH,FSH,growth hormone,and prolactin
f.secretes sex hormones,cortisol,and aldosterone
g.a second messenger
h.diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition
i.participates in reproductive physiology and senses photoperiodsj.
secretes (releases into bloodstream)oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
k.secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
l.produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
m.hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
n.secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
o.has receptors for hormone binding
-pineal gland

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Question 17

If you were cast up on a desert island with no fresh water to drink,the level of which of the following would rise in your bloodstream in an effort to conserve water?

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A)  erythropoietin 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  insulin 
D)  antidiuretic hormone 
E)  glucose 
A)  erythropoietin 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  insulin 
D)  antidiuretic hormone 
E)  glucose

Question 18

-The glands at letter "E" are the __________.

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Question 19

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below.
a.posterior pituitary
b.adrenal cortex
c.pancreas
d.thyroid
e.pineal
f.anterior pituitary
g.adrenal medulla
h.parathyroid
-produces cortisol

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Question 20

A goiter is caused by a deficiency in

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A)  thyroxine. 
B)  triiodothyronine. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  iodine. 
E)  both thyroxine and triiodothyronine. 
A)  thyroxine. 
B)  triiodothyronine. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  iodine. 
E)  both thyroxine and triiodothyronine.

Exam 25: Endocrine Control

The target cells of glucagon are

If you skip a meal,which of the following conditions would prevail?

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. a.adrenal cortex b.pituitary c.pineal d.parathyroid e.thymus -This gland controls biological rhythms.

Which choice is FALSE about Addison's disease?

The control over milk production and labor in childbirth is mediated by the ____ gland.

XY individuals with total androgen insensitivity syndrome

-This gland,_____,is sometimes called the "master gland" because of the wide variety of hormones it produces.

Lack of ____ leads to rickets.

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. a.posterior pituitary b.adrenal cortex c.pancreas d.thyroid e.pineal f.anterior pituitary g.adrenal medulla h.parathyroid -This gland is the target for ACTH.

If the concentration of thyroid hormone is high,

If you eliminated all sources of calcium (dairy products,some vegetables)from your diet,the level of which of the following would rise in an attempt to supply calcium stored in your body to the tissues that need it?

If you were cast up on a desert island with no fresh water to drink,the level of which of the following would rise in your bloodstream in an effort to conserve water?

-The glands at letter "E" are the __________.

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. a.posterior pituitary b.adrenal cortex c.pancreas d.thyroid e.pineal f.anterior pituitary g.adrenal medulla h.parathyroid -produces cortisol

A goiter is caused by a deficiency in

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