Question 1

ACTH controls both DHEA and cortisol secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Secretion is stimulated via the renin-angiotensin system.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone 
A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The major factor that promotes increased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex is

Accepted Answer

A)  low Na+ concentration in the extracellular fluid. 
B)  stress. 
C)  angiotensin II. 
D)  increased blood amino acid concentration. 
E)  increased blood glucose concentration. 
A)  low Na+ concentration in the extracellular fluid. 
B)  stress. 
C)  angiotensin II. 
D)  increased blood amino acid concentration. 
E)  increased blood glucose concentration.

Question 5

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Enhances K? elimination.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone 
A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone

Question 6

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

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 7

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.
-Lysosome attack endocytic vesicle and releases iodinate products from Tg

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 8

Glucocorticoids cause all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate conservation. 
B)  protein degradation. 
C)  increased metabolic rate. 
D)  mobilization of fats for energy. 
E)  anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects at pharmacological levels. 
A)  carbohydrate conservation. 
B)  protein degradation. 
C)  increased metabolic rate. 
D)  mobilization of fats for energy. 
E)  anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects at pharmacological levels.

Question 9

Untreated diabetes

Accepted Answer

A)  may result in ketoacidosis. 
B)  dehydration. 
C)  inactivation of gluconeogenesis. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  may result in ketoacidosis. 
B)  dehydration. 
C)  inactivation of gluconeogenesis. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

Question 10

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 pumped from blood into thyroid cell

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 11

The only adrenal sex hormone that has any biological importance is the androgen dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Melatonin is produced in which gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary. 
B)  posterior pituitary. 
C)  pineal. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
E)  thyroid. 
A)  anterior pituitary. 
B)  posterior pituitary. 
C)  pineal. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
E)  thyroid.

Question 13

____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis...

Question 14

The thyroid gland stores enough thyroid hormone to supply the body's needs for several months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Excessive growth hormone secretion in an adult leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  gigantism. 
B)  disproportionate growth resulting in thickened bones and coarse features. 
C)  no symptoms because growth is already complete. 
D)  acromegaly. 
E)  both (b) and (d) above. 
A)  gigantism. 
B)  disproportionate growth resulting in thickened bones and coarse features. 
C)  no symptoms because growth is already complete. 
D)  acromegaly. 
E)  both (b) and (d) above.

Question 17

Match hormone with correct characteristic
-Is responsible for the female sex drive.

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) aldosterone 
C) calcitonin 
D) cortisol 
E) DHEA
F)epinephrine
G)glucagon
H)insulin
I)parathyroid hormone
J)thyroid hormone
K)vitamin D 
A) ACTH 
B) aldosterone 
C) calcitonin 
D) cortisol 
E) DHEA
F)epinephrine
G)glucagon
H)insulin
I)parathyroid hormone
J)thyroid hormone
K)vitamin D

Question 18

____________________ is the most important physiological regulator of thyroid hormone secretion.

Accepted Answer

Thyroid-st

Question 19

Stress is the primary stimulus for mineralocorticoid secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system

Accepted Answer

A)  carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary for storage. 
B)  carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary to control the release of posterior pituitary hormones. 
C)  carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones. 
D)  carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary for storage. 
B)  carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary to control the release of posterior pituitary hormones. 
C)  carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones. 
D)  carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

ACTH controls both DHEA and cortisol secretion.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Secretion is stimulated via the renin-angiotensin system.

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

The major factor that promotes increased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex is

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Enhances K? elimination.

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

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. -Lysosome attack endocytic vesicle and releases iodinate products from Tg

Glucocorticoids cause all of the following except

Untreated diabetes

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 pumped from blood into thyroid cell

The only adrenal sex hormone that has any biological importance is the androgen dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA

Melatonin is produced in which gland?

____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

The thyroid gland stores enough thyroid hormone to supply the body's needs for several months.

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

Excessive growth hormone secretion in an adult leads to

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Is responsible for the female sex drive.

____________________ is the most important physiological regulator of thyroid hormone secretion.

Stress is the primary stimulus for mineralocorticoid secretion.

The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system

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Exam 17: The Endocrine System

ACTH controls both DHEA and cortisol secretion.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Secretion is stimulated via the renin-angiotensin system.

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

The major factor that promotes increased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex is

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Enhances K? elimination.

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

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. -Lysosome attack endocytic vesicle and releases iodinate products from Tg

Glucocorticoids cause all of the following except

Untreated diabetes

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 pumped from blood into thyroid cell

The only adrenal sex hormone that has any biological importance is the androgen dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA

Melatonin is produced in which gland?

____________________ is the hormone that causes glycogenolysis in response to decreasing blood sugar levels.

The thyroid gland stores enough thyroid hormone to supply the body's needs for several months.

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

Excessive growth hormone secretion in an adult leads to

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Is responsible for the female sex drive.

____________________ is the most important physiological regulator of thyroid hormone secretion.

Stress is the primary stimulus for mineralocorticoid secretion.

The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system

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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