Question 1

Growth hormone exerts its effects on growth

Accepted Answer

A)  by stimulating production of somatomedins. 
B)  by directly invoking gene activity. 
C)  by elevating blood glucose levels. 
D)  by increasing fat metabolism. 
E)  by increasing thyroid hormone levels. 
A)  by stimulating production of somatomedins. 
B)  by directly invoking gene activity. 
C)  by elevating blood glucose levels. 
D)  by increasing fat metabolism. 
E)  by increasing thyroid hormone levels.

Question 2

Match hormone with correct characteristic
-Is a general reinforcer of sympathetic activity.

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 3

Which is not a characteristic of the hormone oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

A)  it stimulate uterine contractions. 
B)  it promotes milk ejection from mammary gland ducts. 
C)  it influences bonding behavior between mother and baby. 
D)  it is a tropic hormone. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  it stimulate uterine contractions. 
B)  it promotes milk ejection from mammary gland ducts. 
C)  it influences bonding behavior between mother and baby. 
D)  it is a tropic hormone. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 4

T3 is about 10 times more potent in its biological activity than T4

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Inhibits CRH and ACTH in negative-feedback fashion.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following would not decrease thyroid hormone production?

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in TSH production. 
B)  an iodine deficient diet. 
C)  an increase in TRH production. 
D)  inhibition of the iodine pump. 
E)  removal of the pituitary. 
A)  a decrease in TSH production. 
B)  an iodine deficient diet. 
C)  an increase in TRH production. 
D)  inhibition of the iodine pump. 
E)  removal of the pituitary.

Question 8

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Stimulates protein degradation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match hormone with correct characteristic
-Is at highest blood concentration in the morning and lowest at night.

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 10

Which of the following is a neurohormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  vasopressin 
B)  thyroid hormone 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  cortisol 
E)  luteinizing hormone 
A)  vasopressin 
B)  thyroid hormone 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  cortisol 
E)  luteinizing hormone

Question 11

Which of the following is a byproduct of neonatal hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated BMR 
B)  elevated body temperature 
C)  Grave's disease 
D)  cretinism 
E)  type I diabetes mellitus 
A)  elevated BMR 
B)  elevated body temperature 
C)  Grave's disease 
D)  cretinism 
E)  type I diabetes mellitus

Question 12

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

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 13

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

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 14

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.
-increased metabolic rate

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING: ART
   
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Question 15

Insulin

Accepted Answer

A)  promotes the insertion of additional glucose transporters in the plasma membranes of insulin-dependent cells. 
B)  stimulates glycogenesis and inhibits glycogenolysis. 
C)  secretion is increased in response to a fall in blood glucose concentration. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  promotes the insertion of additional glucose transporters in the plasma membranes of insulin-dependent cells. 
B)  stimulates glycogenesis and inhibits glycogenolysis. 
C)  secretion is increased in response to a fall in blood glucose concentration. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 16

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

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 17

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-chronic degeneration of capillaries

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 18

Osteoblasts

Accepted Answer

A)  secrete the organic matrix components of bone. 
B)  become osteocytes once they become entrapped in the bone that they form. 
C)  dissolve bone. 
D)  form cartilage. 
E)  both (a) and (b) above. 
A)  secrete the organic matrix components of bone. 
B)  become osteocytes once they become entrapped in the bone that they form. 
C)  dissolve bone. 
D)  form cartilage. 
E)  both (a) and (b) above.

Question 19

Plasma Ca²+concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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

Growth hormone exerts its effects on growth

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Is a general reinforcer of sympathetic activity.

Which is not a characteristic of the hormone oxytocin?

T₃ is about 10 times more potent in its biological activity than T₄

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

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Inhibits CRH and ACTH in negative-feedback fashion.

Which of the following would not decrease thyroid hormone production?

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Stimulates protein degradation.

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Is at highest blood concentration in the morning and lowest at night.

Which of the following is a neurohormone?

Which of the following is a byproduct of neonatal hypothyroidism?

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

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

Insulin

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

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -chronic degeneration of capillaries

Osteoblasts

Plasma Ca²⁺concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

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

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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Exam 17: The Endocrine System

Growth hormone exerts its effects on growth

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Is a general reinforcer of sympathetic activity.

Which is not a characteristic of the hormone oxytocin?

T3 is about 10 times more potent in its biological activity than T4

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

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Inhibits CRH and ACTH in negative-feedback fashion.

Which of the following would not decrease thyroid hormone production?

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Stimulates protein degradation.

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Is at highest blood concentration in the morning and lowest at night.

Which of the following is a neurohormone?

Which of the following is a byproduct of neonatal hypothyroidism?

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

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

Insulin

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

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -chronic degeneration of capillaries

Osteoblasts

Plasma Ca²+concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.

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

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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T₃ is about 10 times more potent in its biological activity than T₄

Plasma Ca²⁺concentration is one of the most tightly controlled variables in the body.