Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Thyroid hormone is stored within the colloid attached to thyroglobulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning adrenocortical hormones is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  the glucocorticoids are examples. 
B)  some are steroids. 
C)  they are all controlled primarily by TSH. 
D)  they are secreted from the outer layer of the adrenal gland. 
E)  aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid. 
A)  the glucocorticoids are examples. 
B)  some are steroids. 
C)  they are all controlled primarily by TSH. 
D)  they are secreted from the outer layer of the adrenal gland. 
E)  aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

An increase in plasma PO2 concentration forces a reduction in plasma Ca²+ as a result of the inverse relationship between plasma PO2 and Ca²+ levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The hypothalamus synthesizes the hormones released by the anterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tri-iodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine are produced by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In response to stress, the hypothalamus secretes ____________________ which ultimately results in cortisol secretion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In response to stress, the hypothalamus secretes...

Question 9

The greater the physical stress and compression to which a bone is subjected, the greater the rate of bone deposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Overproduction of growth hormone limited to childhood causes acromegaly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.
-growth hormone

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 TSH _____ 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

Question 13

GH acts through IGF to stimulate growth of soft tissue and bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most abundant form of thyroid hormone secreted is ____________________, yet ____________________ is the most potent thyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most abundant form of thyroid hormone...

Question 15

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement.
-Increases the blood glucose concentration.

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 16

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code:
-Growth hormone _____ muscle protein.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which hormone below targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low, thus, causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  thyroid hormone. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  parathyroid hormone. 
E)  calcitonin. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  thyroid hormone. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  parathyroid hormone. 
E)  calcitonin.

Question 18

Cortisol is the primary mineralocorticoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 iodide to tyrosine yields MIT

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 20

Melanopsin and melatonin are produced by the pineal gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Thyroid hormone is stored within the colloid attached to thyroglobulin.

Which of the following statements concerning adrenocortical hormones is incorrect?

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

An increase in plasma PO₂ concentration forces a reduction in plasma Ca²⁺ as a result of the inverse relationship between plasma PO₂ and Ca²⁺ levels.

The hypothalamus synthesizes the hormones released by the anterior pituitary.

Tri-iodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine are produced by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

In response to stress, the hypothalamus secretes ____________________ which ultimately results in cortisol secretion.

The greater the physical stress and compression to which a bone is subjected, the greater the rate of bone deposition.

Overproduction of growth hormone limited to childhood causes acromegaly.

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. -growth hormone

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 TSH _____ calcitonin.

GH acts through IGF to stimulate growth of soft tissue and bone.

The most abundant form of thyroid hormone secreted is , yet is the most potent thyroid hormone.

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement. -Increases the blood glucose concentration.

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Growth hormone _____ muscle protein.

Which hormone below targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low, thus, causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood

Cortisol is the primary mineralocorticoid.

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 iodide to tyrosine yields MIT

Melanopsin and melatonin are produced by the pineal gland.

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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

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Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

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Exam 17: The Endocrine System

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

Thyroid hormone is stored within the colloid attached to thyroglobulin.

Which of the following statements concerning adrenocortical hormones is incorrect?

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

An increase in plasma PO2 concentration forces a reduction in plasma Ca²+ as a result of the inverse relationship between plasma PO2 and Ca²+ levels.

The hypothalamus synthesizes the hormones released by the anterior pituitary.

Tri-iodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine are produced by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

In response to stress, the hypothalamus secretes ____________________ which ultimately results in cortisol secretion.

The greater the physical stress and compression to which a bone is subjected, the greater the rate of bone deposition.

Overproduction of growth hormone limited to childhood causes acromegaly.

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. -growth hormone

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 TSH _____ calcitonin.

GH acts through IGF to stimulate growth of soft tissue and bone.

The most abundant form of thyroid hormone secreted is ____________________, yet ____________________ is the most potent thyroid hormone.

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement. -Increases the blood glucose concentration.

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Growth hormone _____ muscle protein.

Which hormone below targets osteoclasts when blood calcium levels are too low, thus, causing an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood

Cortisol is the primary mineralocorticoid.

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 iodide to tyrosine yields MIT

Melanopsin and melatonin are produced by the pineal gland.

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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An increase in plasma PO₂ concentration forces a reduction in plasma Ca²⁺ as a result of the inverse relationship between plasma PO₂ and Ca²⁺ levels.

The most abundant form of thyroid hormone secreted is , yet is the most potent thyroid hormone.