Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Calcitonin is produced in the ___ and is important for the uptake of ___ by bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary---calcium 
B)  posterior --- phosphorus 
C)  posterior---calcium 
D)  hypothalamus---calcium 
E)  hypothalamus---phosphorus 
A)  anterior pituitary---calcium 
B)  posterior --- phosphorus 
C)  posterior---calcium 
D)  hypothalamus---calcium 
E)  hypothalamus---phosphorus

Question 3

Rickets is a nutritional disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  that is most common among children 2 to 6 years old. 
B)  caused by a lack of vitamin D. 
C)  impairs a child's ability to absorb calcium from the gut. 
D)  encourages secretion of PTH. 
E)  that does all of these. 
A)  that is most common among children 2 to 6 years old. 
B)  caused by a lack of vitamin D. 
C)  impairs a child's ability to absorb calcium from the gut. 
D)  encourages secretion of PTH. 
E)  that does all of these.

Question 4

Hormones are distributed throughout the body by

Accepted Answer

A)  the urinary system. 
B)  the lymphatic system. 
C)  the nervous system. 
D)  the circulatory system. 
E)  more than one of these systems. 
A)  the urinary system. 
B)  the lymphatic system. 
C)  the nervous system. 
D)  the circulatory system. 
E)  more than one of these systems.

Question 5

Osteoporosis sometimes results from

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive PTH secretion. 
B)  insufficient PTH secretion. 
C)  excessive intake of vitamin D. 
D)  excessive intake of iodine. 
E)  insufficient intake of vitamin D. 
A)  excessive PTH secretion. 
B)  insufficient PTH secretion. 
C)  excessive intake of vitamin D. 
D)  excessive intake of iodine. 
E)  insufficient intake of vitamin D.

Question 6

Which is the predominant second messenger involved in regulating glucose metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP 
B)  ADP 
C)  mRNA 
D)  cAMP 
E)  NADH 
A)  ATP 
B)  ADP 
C)  mRNA 
D)  cAMP 
E)  NADH

Question 7

Which of the following glands produces calcitonin in children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  thymus 
D)  hypothalamus 
E)  anterior pituitary 
A)  thyroid 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  thymus 
D)  hypothalamus 
E)  anterior pituitary

Question 8

The luteinizing hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  affects sex hormone secretion. 
B)  has no function in males. 
C)  is produced by the corpus luteum. 
D)  stimulates milk production. 
E)  encourages growth of bone and soft tissues. 
A)  affects sex hormone secretion. 
B)  has no function in males. 
C)  is produced by the corpus luteum. 
D)  stimulates milk production. 
E)  encourages growth of bone and soft tissues.

Question 9

The correct flow chart for the release of sex hormones is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus ? posterior pituitary ? gonads 
B)  hypothalamus ? anterior pituitary ? gonads 
C)  anterior pituitary ? hypothalamus ? gonads 
D)  posterior pituitary ? hypothalamus ? gonads 
E)  none of these 
A)  hypothalamus ? posterior pituitary ? gonads 
B)  hypothalamus ? anterior pituitary ? gonads 
C)  anterior pituitary ? hypothalamus ? gonads 
D)  posterior pituitary ? hypothalamus ? gonads 
E)  none of these

Question 10

This hormone binds to a plasma membrane receptor and has its effect by way of a second messenger.This hormone is

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  calcitonin. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  more than one of these. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  calcitonin. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  cortisol. 
E)  more than one of these.

Question 11

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
-steroid hormone

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for...

Question 12

In diabetes mellitus,the problems associated with this disorder arise because

Accepted Answer

A)  fat breakdown produces harmful waste products. 
B)  protein breakdown produces harmful waste products. 
C)  excess glucose results in harmful substances. 
D)  all of these (a through c) occur. 
E)  fat breakdown and protein breakdown produce harmful waste products. 
A)  fat breakdown produces harmful waste products. 
B)  protein breakdown produces harmful waste products. 
C)  excess glucose results in harmful substances. 
D)  all of these (a through c) occur. 
E)  fat breakdown and protein breakdown produce harmful waste products.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following hormones are most closely related to the health problems of the poor?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone 
B)  ADH 
C)  cortisol 
D)  glucagon 
E)  thryroxin 
A)  aldosterone 
B)  ADH 
C)  cortisol 
D)  glucagon 
E)  thryroxin

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatic islet cells are destroyed 
B)  onset of symptoms typically begins in middle age 
C)  obesity is a big risk factor 
D)  diet and exercise can help control it 
E)  all of these are characteristics of type 2 diabetes 
A)  pancreatic islet cells are destroyed 
B)  onset of symptoms typically begins in middle age 
C)  obesity is a big risk factor 
D)  diet and exercise can help control it 
E)  all of these are characteristics of type 2 diabetes

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
-adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for...

Question 17

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 produces a hormone that regulates metabolism and has roles in growth and development.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A study reported that high levels of phthalates in a pregnant woman could lead to which of the following with respect to the development of their sons?

Accepted Answer

A)  undescended testicles 
B)  smaller genitals 
C)  feminized genitals 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  undescended testicles 
B)  smaller genitals 
C)  feminized genitals 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 19

The body's main regulator of the internal environment is the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  medulla oblongata. 
D)  cerebellum. 
E)  pons. 
A)  anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  medulla oblongata. 
D)  cerebellum. 
E)  pons.

Question 20

Which of the following hormones is NOT related to sexual reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH 
B)  ACTH 
C)  LH 
D)  FSH 
E)  all of these are hormones related to sexual reproduction 
A)  GnRH 
B)  ACTH 
C)  LH 
D)  FSH 
E)  all of these are hormones related to sexual reproduction

Exam 25: Endocrine Control

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

Calcitonin is produced in the ___ and is important for the uptake of ___ by bones.

Rickets is a nutritional disorder

Hormones are distributed throughout the body by

Osteoporosis sometimes results from

Which is the predominant second messenger involved in regulating glucose metabolism?

Which of the following glands produces calcitonin in children and adolescents?

The luteinizing hormone

The correct flow chart for the release of sex hormones is

This hormone binds to a plasma membrane receptor and has its effect by way of a second messenger.This hormone is

In diabetes mellitus,the problems associated with this disorder arise because

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

Which of the following hormones are most closely related to the health problems of the poor?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of type 2 diabetes?

A study reported that high levels of phthalates in a pregnant woman could lead to which of the following with respect to the development of their sons?

The body's main regulator of the internal environment is the

Which of the following hormones is NOT related to sexual reproduction?

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Patterns of Inheritance

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