Question 1

From what molecule are steroid hormones derived?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  messenger RNA 
D)  cyclic AMP 
E)  glycogen 
A)  glucose 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  messenger RNA 
D)  cyclic AMP 
E)  glycogen

Question 2

-Calcitonin is produced at letter _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-Calcitonin is produced at letter _____....

Question 3

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Accepted Answer

A)  beneath the pituitary gland 
B)  between the pons and the medulla oblongata 
C)  next to the pancreas 
D)  on top of the kidneys 
E)  attached to the liver 
A)  beneath the pituitary gland 
B)  between the pons and the medulla oblongata 
C)  next to the pancreas 
D)  on top of the kidneys 
E)  attached to the liver

Question 4

Which gland is associated with biological clocks or biorhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  pituitary 
E)  thymus 
A)  pineal 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  pituitary 
E)  thymus

Question 5

-The gland at letter "D" is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-The gland at letter "D" is...

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE about "type 1 diabetes"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin levels are normal. 
B)  Target cells do not respond to insulin. 
C)  It is the more common form of diabetes. 
D)  It is usually controlled with a strict diet. 
E)  It usually occurs in early childhood. 
A)  Insulin levels are normal. 
B)  Target cells do not respond to insulin. 
C)  It is the more common form of diabetes. 
D)  It is usually controlled with a strict diet. 
E)  It usually occurs in early childhood.

Question 7

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)increases the

Accepted Answer

A)  breakdown of bone. 
B)  reabsorption of calcium. 
C)  production of an enzyme that activates vitamin D. 
D)  indirectly, helps intestines take up calcium from food. 
E)  activities of all of these. 
A)  breakdown of bone. 
B)  reabsorption of calcium. 
C)  production of an enzyme that activates vitamin D. 
D)  indirectly, helps intestines take up calcium from food. 
E)  activities of all of these.

Question 8

Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by either lobe of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  ACTH 
E)  GH 
A)  prolactin 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  ACTH 
E)  GH

Question 9

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five hormones listed below.
a.glucagon
b.epinephrine
c.GH
d.oxytocin
e.antidiuretic hormone
-Fight or flight is induced by this hormone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the...

Question 10

Both the endocrine glands and neurons receive signals from

Accepted Answer

A)  the amygdala. 
B)  the hypothalamus. 
C)  the adrenal cortex. 
D)  the anterior pituitary gland. 
E)  more than one of these. 
A)  the amygdala. 
B)  the hypothalamus. 
C)  the adrenal cortex. 
D)  the anterior pituitary gland. 
E)  more than one of these.

Question 11

Which of the following is a steroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  melatonin 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  glucagon 
E)  more than one of these is a steroid hormone 
A)  cortisol 
B)  melatonin 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  glucagon 
E)  more than one of these is a steroid hormone

Question 12

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below.
a.adrenal cortex
b.pituitary
c.pineal
d.parathyroid
e.thymus
-Cortisol is produced by this gland.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the...

Question 13

Which hormone binds to cancer cell receptors and encourages their cell division?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  estrogen 
C)  glucagon 
D)  insulin 
E)  prolactin 
A)  testosterone 
B)  estrogen 
C)  glucagon 
D)  insulin 
E)  prolactin

Question 14

Four of the five answers listed below are endocrine glands.Select the EXCEPTION.

Accepted Answer

A)  thymus gland 
B)  salivary gland 
C)  parathyroid gland 
D)  thyroid gland 
E)  pituitary gland 
A)  thymus gland 
B)  salivary gland 
C)  parathyroid gland 
D)  thyroid gland 
E)  pituitary gland

Question 15

Which combination of hormones causes the gonads to secrete hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen and progesterone 
B)  testosterone and oxytocin 
C)  estrogen and FSH 
D)  testosterone and LH 
E)  FSH and LH 
A)  estrogen and progesterone 
B)  testosterone and oxytocin 
C)  estrogen and FSH 
D)  testosterone and LH 
E)  FSH and LH

Question 16

When blood glucose levels are low,the pancreas secretes

Accepted Answer

A)  less glucagon and more insulin. 
B)  less insulin and more glucagon. 
C)  more glucagon and more insulin. 
D)  less glucagon and less insulin. 
E)  neither glucagon or insulin. 
A)  less glucagon and more insulin. 
B)  less insulin and more glucagon. 
C)  more glucagon and more insulin. 
D)  less glucagon and less insulin. 
E)  neither glucagon or insulin.

Question 17

Match the hormone with the disorder it is related to.
a.insulinb.
parathyroid hormone
c.growth hormone
d.melatonin
e.cortisol
f.aldosterone
-acromegaly

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the hormone with the disorder it...

Question 18

Another name for high blood sugar is

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 1. 
B)  diabetes 2. 
C)  hyperglycemia. 
D)  hypoglycemia. 
E)  anemia. 
A)  diabetes 1. 
B)  diabetes 2. 
C)  hyperglycemia. 
D)  hypoglycemia. 
E)  anemia.

Question 19

The important feature of all cells that react to a specific hormone is (are)the

Accepted Answer

A)  type of blood supply they receive. 
B)  proximity of the endocrine gland. 
C)  presence of an appropriate receptor molecule. 
D)  characteristics of their plasma membranes. 
E)  presence of specific genes responsive to the hormone. 
A)  type of blood supply they receive. 
B)  proximity of the endocrine gland. 
C)  presence of an appropriate receptor molecule. 
D)  characteristics of their plasma membranes. 
E)  presence of specific genes responsive to the hormone.

Question 20

The antidiuretic hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  controls levels of GH. 
B)  influences levels of LH. 
C)  influences levels of FSH. 
D)  reduces urine output. 
E)  causes contractions of the uterus. 
A)  controls levels of GH. 
B)  influences levels of LH. 
C)  influences levels of FSH. 
D)  reduces urine output. 
E)  causes contractions of the uterus.

Exam 25: Endocrine Control

From what molecule are steroid hormones derived?

-Calcitonin is produced at letter _____.

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Which gland is associated with biological clocks or biorhythms?

-The gland at letter "D" is the __________.

Which of the following is TRUE about "type 1 diabetes"?

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)increases the

Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by either lobe of the pituitary gland?

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five hormones listed below. a.glucagon b.epinephrine c.GH d.oxytocin e.antidiuretic hormone -Fight or flight is induced by this hormone.

Both the endocrine glands and neurons receive signals from

Which of the following is a steroid hormone?

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. a.adrenal cortex b.pituitary c.pineal d.parathyroid e.thymus -Cortisol is produced by this gland.

Which hormone binds to cancer cell receptors and encourages their cell division?

Four of the five answers listed below are endocrine glands.Select the EXCEPTION.

Which combination of hormones causes the gonads to secrete hormones?

When blood glucose levels are low,the pancreas secretes

Match the hormone with the disorder it is related to. a.insulinb. parathyroid hormone c.growth hormone d.melatonin e.cortisol f.aldosterone -acromegaly

Another name for high blood sugar is

The important feature of all cells that react to a specific hormone is (are)the

The antidiuretic hormone

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