Question 1

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 2

The growth hormone signals activity of the ____ of a long bone to influence its length.

Accepted Answer

A)  articular cartilage. 
B)  endosteum. 
C)  epiphyseal plate. 
D)  medullary cavity. 
E)  periosteum. 
A)  articular cartilage. 
B)  endosteum. 
C)  epiphyseal plate. 
D)  medullary cavity. 
E)  periosteum.

Question 3

The zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex secretes

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  androgens and estrogens. 
D)  both (b) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  androgens and estrogens. 
D)  both (b) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 4

C cells between the follicles of the thyroid gland secrete the hormone ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of C cells between the follicles of the...

Question 5

LH stimulates the

Accepted Answer

A)  cells that destroy the cells of Leydig. 
B)  enlargement of the follicles. 
C)  development of the hypothalamus. 
D)  formation of the corpus luteum. 
E)  water balance in the kidney. 
A)  cells that destroy the cells of Leydig. 
B)  enlargement of the follicles. 
C)  development of the hypothalamus. 
D)  formation of the corpus luteum. 
E)  water balance in the kidney.

Question 6

About 90% of the secretory product released from the thyroid gland is in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  T3 
B)  T4 
C)  MIT 
D)  DIT 
E)  TSH 
A)  T3 
B)  T4 
C)  MIT 
D)  DIT 
E)  TSH

Question 7

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-is neuroendocrine

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) thyroid 
D) parathyroid 
E) pancreas
F)melatonin 
A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) thyroid 
D) parathyroid 
E) pancreas
F)melatonin

Question 8

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-regulates blood sugar levels for homeostasis

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) thyroid 
D) parathyroid 
E) pancreas
F)melatonin 
A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) thyroid 
D) parathyroid 
E) pancreas
F)melatonin

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Describe how blood calcium levels are regulated.

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)-elevates plasm

Question 11

Hormones produced by the thyroid include

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin. 
B)  thyroxine. 
C)  triiodothyronine. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  calcitonin. 
B)  thyroxine. 
C)  triiodothyronine. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 12

The presence of vitamin D is necessary for PTH to exert its effect on promoting intestinal Ca²+ absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The posterior pituitary

Accepted Answer

A)  is composed of nervous tissue. 
B)  stores anterior pituitary hormones, which are released into the blood upon hypothalamic stimulation. 
C)  synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  is composed of nervous tissue. 
B)  stores anterior pituitary hormones, which are released into the blood upon hypothalamic stimulation. 
C)  synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 14

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.
-Upon stimulation cell engulfs colloid by endocytosis

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 15

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 PO4= _____ parathyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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.
-prolactin

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING: ART
   
The following questions...

Question 17

Thyroid hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  are derivatives of an amino acid. 
B)  are produced from tyrosine. 
C)  are stored on thyroglobulin within the follicular colloid. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  are derivatives of an amino acid. 
B)  are produced from tyrosine. 
C)  are stored on thyroglobulin within the follicular colloid. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 18

Endocrine controls:

Accepted Answer

A)  occur quickly and last for short periods of time 
B)  are similar in onset and duration to CNS controls 
C)  require duration rather than speed 
D)  are targeted at precise organs 
E)  none of the above 
A)  occur quickly and last for short periods of time 
B)  are similar in onset and duration to CNS controls 
C)  require duration rather than speed 
D)  are targeted at precise organs 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-possible autoimmune origin

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 20

Select the incorrect association.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal medulla/vasopressin 
B)  anterior pituitary/adenohypophysis 
C)  epinephrine/catecholamine 
D)  insulin/polypeptide 
E)  posterior pituitary/neurohypophysis 
A)  adrenal medulla/vasopressin 
B)  anterior pituitary/adenohypophysis 
C)  epinephrine/catecholamine 
D)  insulin/polypeptide 
E)  posterior pituitary/neurohypophysis

Glucocorticoids cause all of the following except

The growth hormone signals activity of the ____ of a long bone to influence its length.

The zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex secretes

C cells between the follicles of the thyroid gland secrete the hormone ____________________.

LH stimulates the

About 90% of the secretory product released from the thyroid gland is in the form of

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -is neuroendocrine

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -regulates blood sugar levels for homeostasis

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

Describe how blood calcium levels are regulated.

Hormones produced by the thyroid include

The presence of vitamin D is necessary for PTH to exert its effect on promoting intestinal Ca²⁺ absorption.

The posterior pituitary

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. -Upon stimulation cell engulfs colloid by endocytosis

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 PO₄= _____ parathyroid hormone.

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. -prolactin

Thyroid hormones

Endocrine controls:

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -possible autoimmune origin

Select the incorrect association.

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

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The Blood and Body Defenses

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Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

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Exam 17: The Endocrine System

Glucocorticoids cause all of the following except

The growth hormone signals activity of the ____ of a long bone to influence its length.

The zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex secretes

C cells between the follicles of the thyroid gland secrete the hormone ____________________.

LH stimulates the

About 90% of the secretory product released from the thyroid gland is in the form of

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -is neuroendocrine

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -regulates blood sugar levels for homeostasis

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

Describe how blood calcium levels are regulated.

Hormones produced by the thyroid include

The presence of vitamin D is necessary for PTH to exert its effect on promoting intestinal Ca²+ absorption.

The posterior pituitary

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. -Upon stimulation cell engulfs colloid by endocytosis

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 PO4= _____ parathyroid hormone.

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. -prolactin

Thyroid hormones

Endocrine controls:

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -possible autoimmune origin

Select the incorrect association.

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

Filters

The presence of vitamin D is necessary for PTH to exert its effect on promoting intestinal Ca²⁺ absorption.

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 PO₄= _____ parathyroid hormone.