Question 1

Vitamin D can be produced by the ____________________ upon exposure to sunlight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vitamin D can be produced by the...

Question 2

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Exerts a glucose-sparing effect by inhibiting glucose uptake by many tissues but not the brain.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

____________________ refers to the synthesis of larger organic molecules from smaller organic molecules.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the synthesis of larger...

Question 4

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 ACTH _____ aldosterone.

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 5

Increased levels of which of the following hormones would not result in increased blood fatty acid levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon 
B)  growth hormone 
C)  insulin 
D)  epinephrine 
E)  cortisol 
A)  glucagon 
B)  growth hormone 
C)  insulin 
D)  epinephrine 
E)  cortisol

Question 6

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.
-Attachment of two iodides to tyrosine yields DIT

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 7

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-activity always increases upon initiation of the general adaptation mode

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

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-can show goiter

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 9

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:
-Stress _____ cortisol.

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 10

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 K+ _____ aldosterone.

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 11

More than one answer may apply.
-Is important for maintaining a constant free plasma Ca²+ concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) Ca2+ homeostasis 
B) Ca2+ balance 
A) Ca2+ homeostasis 
B) Ca2+ balance

Question 12

Calcitonin is

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulated by TSH. 
B)  stimulated by TCSH. 
C)  secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland. 
D)  stored in the colloid of the thyroid follicles. 
E)  both stimulated by TSH and secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland are correct. 
A)  stimulated by TSH. 
B)  stimulated by TCSH. 
C)  secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland. 
D)  stored in the colloid of the thyroid follicles. 
E)  both stimulated by TSH and secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland are correct.

Question 13

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-elevated TSH with low BMR

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 14

Both Type I and Type II diabetes can result in similar chronic problems

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is controlled

Accepted Answer

A)  by hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus. 
B)  directly by neural innervation of anterior pituitary cells. 
C)  by negative-feedback action of target-tissue hormones. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  by hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus. 
B)  directly by neural innervation of anterior pituitary cells. 
C)  by negative-feedback action of target-tissue hormones. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 16

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

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 17

All forms of diabetes mellitus are characterized by a lack of pancreatic insulin secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Thyroid-stimulating hormone is produced by the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

GH deficiency:

Accepted Answer

A)  is always caused by pituitary problems 
B)  results in dwarfism in a child 
C)  results in acromegaly in a child 
D)  result in gigantism 
E)  is the primary cause of Lardon dwarfism 
A)  is always caused by pituitary problems 
B)  results in dwarfism in a child 
C)  results in acromegaly in a child 
D)  result in gigantism 
E)  is the primary cause of Lardon dwarfism

Question 20

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Vitamin D can be produced by the ____________________ upon exposure to sunlight.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Exerts a glucose-sparing effect by inhibiting glucose uptake by many tissues but not the brain.

____________________ refers to the synthesis of larger organic molecules from smaller organic molecules.

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 ACTH _____ aldosterone.

Increased levels of which of the following hormones would not result in increased blood fatty acid levels?

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. -Attachment of two iodides to tyrosine yields DIT

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -activity always increases upon initiation of the general adaptation mode

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -can show goiter

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: -Stress _____ cortisol.

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 K⁺_____ aldosterone.

More than one answer may apply. -Is important for maintaining a constant free plasma Ca²⁺ concentration.

Calcitonin is

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -elevated TSH with low BMR

Both Type I and Type II diabetes can result in similar chronic problems

Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is controlled

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

All forms of diabetes mellitus are characterized by a lack of pancreatic insulin secretion.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone is produced by the thyroid gland.

GH deficiency:

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

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

Vitamin D can be produced by the ____________________ upon exposure to sunlight.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Exerts a glucose-sparing effect by inhibiting glucose uptake by many tissues but not the brain.

____________________ refers to the synthesis of larger organic molecules from smaller organic molecules.

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 ACTH _____ aldosterone.

Increased levels of which of the following hormones would not result in increased blood fatty acid levels?

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. -Attachment of two iodides to tyrosine yields DIT

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -activity always increases upon initiation of the general adaptation mode

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -can show goiter

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: -Stress _____ cortisol.

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 K+ _____ aldosterone.

More than one answer may apply. -Is important for maintaining a constant free plasma Ca²+ concentration.

Calcitonin is

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -elevated TSH with low BMR

Both Type I and Type II diabetes can result in similar chronic problems

Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is controlled

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

All forms of diabetes mellitus are characterized by a lack of pancreatic insulin secretion.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone is produced by the thyroid gland.

GH deficiency:

The adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone are peptide hormones.

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

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 K⁺_____ aldosterone.

More than one answer may apply. -Is important for maintaining a constant free plasma Ca²⁺ concentration.