Question 1

Hormones released by the posterior pituitary influence the release of hormones from other glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning hypophysiotropic hormones is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  each hypophysiotropic hormone influences only one anterior pituitary hormone. 
B)  all hypophysiotropic hormones stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones. 
C)  hypophysiotropic hormones are also produced outside of the hypothalamus, where they serve different functions. 
D)  hypophysiotropic hormones are secreted into the general circulation. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  each hypophysiotropic hormone influences only one anterior pituitary hormone. 
B)  all hypophysiotropic hormones stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones. 
C)  hypophysiotropic hormones are also produced outside of the hypothalamus, where they serve different functions. 
D)  hypophysiotropic hormones are secreted into the general circulation. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 3

The chemical reactions involving the three classes of energy-rich organic molecules are collectively known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

intermedia

Question 4

During thyroid hormone secretion,

Accepted Answer

A)  the follicular cells phagocytize a piece of colloid. 
B)  T4 and T3 are split off of thyroglobulin by lysosomal enzymes within the follicular cell and subsequently diffuse out of the cell into the blood. 
C)  T4 and T3 are secreted by exocytosis of the colloid that has been internalized by the follicular cells. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above. 
A)  the follicular cells phagocytize a piece of colloid. 
B)  T4 and T3 are split off of thyroglobulin by lysosomal enzymes within the follicular cell and subsequently diffuse out of the cell into the blood. 
C)  T4 and T3 are secreted by exocytosis of the colloid that has been internalized by the follicular cells. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above.

Question 5

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-lack of insulin production

Accepted Answer

A) Type I diabetes mellitus 
B) Type II diabetes mellitus 
C) both Type I and Type II 
D) neither 
A) Type I diabetes mellitus 
B) Type II diabetes mellitus 
C) both Type I and Type II 
D) neither

Question 6

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-iodine deficiency

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperthyroidism 
B) Hypothyroidism 
C) Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism 
D) Neither 
A) Hyperthyroidism 
B) Hypothyroidism 
C) Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism 
D) Neither

Question 7

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code:
-Insulin _____ blood glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has no effect on 
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has no effect on

Question 8

The hormone causing bone resorption is secreted by the ____, while that causing calcium deposition is secreted by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex; thyroid. 
B)  thyroid, parathyroid. 
C)  parathyroid, thyroid. 
D)  thyroid, adrenal medulla. 
E)  thyroid, adrenal cortex. 
A)  adrenal cortex; thyroid. 
B)  thyroid, parathyroid. 
C)  parathyroid, thyroid. 
D)  thyroid, adrenal medulla. 
E)  thyroid, adrenal cortex.

Question 9

MATCHING: ART
   
The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the function of the anterior pituitary hormones. Twelve of the hormones and actions have been removed and replaced with letters A-L. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram.
-TSH

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING: ART
   
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Question 10

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-controlled by CRH and ACTH

Accepted Answer

A) Type I diabetes mellitus 
B) Type II diabetes mellitus 
C) both Type I and Type II 
D) neither 
A) Type I diabetes mellitus 
B) Type II diabetes mellitus 
C) both Type I and Type II 
D) neither

Question 11

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement.
-Conversion of glucose into glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers 
A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers

Question 12

MATCHING
Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-vitamin D

Accepted Answer

A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin 
A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin

Question 13

The accompanying figure relates to the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-8b. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below.
-Iodide recycled as MIT and DIT broken down

Accepted Answer

A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4a 
E) Sep 4b
F)Step 5a
G)Step 5b
H)Step 6
I)Step 7
J)Step 8a
K)Step 8b 
A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4a 
E) Sep 4b
F)Step 5a
G)Step 5b
H)Step 6
I)Step 7
J)Step 8a
K)Step 8b

Question 14

Which of the following is not characteristic of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  depressed MR 
B)  depressed body temperature 
C)  exopthalmos 
D)  cretinism 
E)  myxedema 
A)  depressed MR 
B)  depressed body temperature 
C)  exopthalmos 
D)  cretinism 
E)  myxedema

Question 15

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code:
-Glucagon _____ blood fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has no effect on 
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has no effect on

Question 16

Insulin

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue. 
B)  promotes glucose output by the liver. 
C)  lowers blood glucose levels. 
D)  both facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue and lowers blood glucose levels are correct. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue. 
B)  promotes glucose output by the liver. 
C)  lowers blood glucose levels. 
D)  both facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue and lowers blood glucose levels are correct. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 17

MATCHING
Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin 
A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin

Question 18

Which syndrome is associated with excess mineralcorticoid secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing's 
B)  Lordon's 
C)  Conn's 
D)  Addison's 
E)  both (c) and (d) 
A)  Cushing's 
B)  Lordon's 
C)  Conn's 
D)  Addison's 
E)  both (c) and (d)

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning the synthesis and storage of thyroid hormones is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  the "iodine pump" of the follicular cells is important for thyroid hormone production. 
B)  thyroid hormones are formed within a much larger molecule called thyroglobulin. 
C)  thyroid-hormone synthesis is greatly stimulated by the presence of TSH. 
D)  a one- to two-hour supply of thyroid hormone is stored within the colloid in the lumen of the follicle. 
E)  the coupling of two DIT molecules yields thyroxine. 
A)  the "iodine pump" of the follicular cells is important for thyroid hormone production. 
B)  thyroid hormones are formed within a much larger molecule called thyroglobulin. 
C)  thyroid-hormone synthesis is greatly stimulated by the presence of TSH. 
D)  a one- to two-hour supply of thyroid hormone is stored within the colloid in the lumen of the follicle. 
E)  the coupling of two DIT molecules yields thyroxine.

Question 20

Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below:
-Increased plasma Ca²? _____ calcitonin.

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has little or no effect on 
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has little or no effect on

Hormones released by the posterior pituitary influence the release of hormones from other glands.

Which of the following statements concerning hypophysiotropic hormones is correct?

The chemical reactions involving the three classes of energy-rich organic molecules are collectively known as ____________________.

During thyroid hormone secretion,

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -lack of insulin production

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -iodine deficiency

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Insulin _____ blood glucose.

The hormone causing bone resorption is secreted by the , while that causing calcium deposition is secreted by the .

MATCHING: ART The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the function of the anterior pituitary hormones. Twelve of the hormones and actions have been removed and replaced with letters A-L. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram. -TSH

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -controlled by CRH and ACTH

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement. -Conversion of glucose into glycogen.

MATCHING Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -vitamin D

The accompanying figure relates to the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-8b. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Iodide recycled as MIT and DIT broken down

Which of the following is not characteristic of hypothyroidism?

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Glucagon _____ blood fatty acids.

Insulin

MATCHING Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -parathyroid hormone

Which syndrome is associated with excess mineralcorticoid secretion?

Which of the following statements concerning the synthesis and storage of thyroid hormones is incorrect?

Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below: -Increased plasma Ca²? _____ calcitonin.

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Exam 17: The Endocrine System

Hormones released by the posterior pituitary influence the release of hormones from other glands.

Which of the following statements concerning hypophysiotropic hormones is correct?

The chemical reactions involving the three classes of energy-rich organic molecules are collectively known as ____________________.

During thyroid hormone secretion,

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -lack of insulin production

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -iodine deficiency

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Insulin _____ blood glucose.

The hormone causing bone resorption is secreted by the ____, while that causing calcium deposition is secreted by the ____.

MATCHING: ART The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the function of the anterior pituitary hormones. Twelve of the hormones and actions have been removed and replaced with letters A-L. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram. -TSH

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -controlled by CRH and ACTH

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement. -Conversion of glucose into glycogen.

MATCHING Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -vitamin D

The accompanying figure relates to the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-8b. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Iodide recycled as MIT and DIT broken down

Which of the following is not characteristic of hypothyroidism?

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Glucagon _____ blood fatty acids.

Insulin

MATCHING Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -parathyroid hormone

Which syndrome is associated with excess mineralcorticoid secretion?

Which of the following statements concerning the synthesis and storage of thyroid hormones is incorrect?

Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below: -Increased plasma Ca²? _____ calcitonin.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Reproductive System

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The hormone causing bone resorption is secreted by the , while that causing calcium deposition is secreted by the .