Question 1

TSH

Accepted Answer

A)  is stimulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). 
B)  is inhibited by T3 and T4. 
C)  increases the rate of thyroid hormone secretion. 
D)  promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia of thyroid cells. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  is stimulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). 
B)  is inhibited by T3 and T4. 
C)  increases the rate of thyroid hormone secretion. 
D)  promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia of thyroid cells. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 2

Excess circulating amino acids not needed for protein synthesis are converted to glucose and fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement concerning Vitamin D is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is made by the kidney 
B)  is promotes calcium absorption from food 
C)  deficiency can cause bones to become too thick 
D)  it influences muscle strength 
E)  it influences immune health 
A)  it is made by the kidney 
B)  is promotes calcium absorption from food 
C)  deficiency can cause bones to become too thick 
D)  it influences muscle strength 
E)  it influences immune health

Question 4

Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the amino acid ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the...

Question 5

The endocrine gland that secretes hormones containing iodine is the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  adrenal medulla. 
C)  pancreas 
D)  thyroid. 
E)  thymus. 
A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  adrenal medulla. 
C)  pancreas 
D)  thyroid. 
E)  thymus.

Question 6

Which of the following hormones is released from the hypothalamus and influences metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  CRH 
B)  TSH 
C)  GnRH 
D)  LH 
E)  GH 
A)  CRH 
B)  TSH 
C)  GnRH 
D)  LH 
E)  GH

Question 7

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Is stored in chromaffin granules.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Vitamin D must be activated by the ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vitamin D must be activated by the...

Question 10

Aldosterone and cortisol are both considered to be essential for life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Secretion is directly stimulated by an increase in plasma K+.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which statement regarding vasopressin in incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is produced in the hypothalamus. 
B)  it stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction. 
C)  it increases kidney reabsorption of water. 
D)  it is a potent arteriolar vasoconstrictor. 
E)  it is released when the osmolarity of the plasma increases. 
A)  it is produced in the hypothalamus. 
B)  it stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction. 
C)  it increases kidney reabsorption of water. 
D)  it is a potent arteriolar vasoconstrictor. 
E)  it is released when the osmolarity of the plasma increases.

Question 13

Dwarfism may be the result of a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)  growth-hormone releasing hormone. 
B)  GH. 
C)  somatomedins. 
D)  both GH and somatomedins are correct. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  growth-hormone releasing hormone. 
B)  GH. 
C)  somatomedins. 
D)  both GH and somatomedins are correct. 
E)  all of these answers.

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.
-LH

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

More than one answer may apply.
-Is important for maintaining constant total amount of Ca²+ in the body.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Match hormone with correct characteristic
-Classified as a mineralcorticoid.

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 17

Both hyposecretion and hypersecretion of thyroxine can lead to goiter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following characterizes Type I but not Type II diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  lack of insulin. 
C)  polyuria and polydipsia. 
D)  can usually be successfully managed by dietary control and weight reduction without the necessity of insulin injections. 
E)  hypoglycemia. 
A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  lack of insulin. 
C)  polyuria and polydipsia. 
D)  can usually be successfully managed by dietary control and weight reduction without the necessity of insulin injections. 
E)  hypoglycemia.

Question 19

Match hormone with correct characteristic
-Taps into the body's "bone bank"

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 20

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.
-Coupling two DITs yields T4

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

TSH

Excess circulating amino acids not needed for protein synthesis are converted to glucose and fatty acids.

Which statement concerning Vitamin D is not correct?

Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the amino acid ____________________.

The endocrine gland that secretes hormones containing iodine is the

Which of the following hormones is released from the hypothalamus and influences metabolism?

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Is stored in chromaffin granules.

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

Vitamin D must be activated by the and .

Aldosterone and cortisol are both considered to be essential for life.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Secretion is directly stimulated by an increase in plasma K⁺.

Which statement regarding vasopressin in incorrect?

Dwarfism may be the result of a deficiency of

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. -LH

More than one answer may apply. -Is important for maintaining constant total amount of Ca²⁺ in the body.

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Classified as a mineralcorticoid.

Both hyposecretion and hypersecretion of thyroxine can lead to goiter.

Which of the following characterizes Type I but not Type II diabetes mellitus?

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Taps into the body's "bone bank"

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. -Coupling two DITs yields T4

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

TSH

Excess circulating amino acids not needed for protein synthesis are converted to glucose and fatty acids.

Which statement concerning Vitamin D is not correct?

Thyroid hormone is a derivative of the amino acid ____________________.

The endocrine gland that secretes hormones containing iodine is the

Which of the following hormones is released from the hypothalamus and influences metabolism?

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Is stored in chromaffin granules.

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

Vitamin D must be activated by the ____________________ and ____________________.

Aldosterone and cortisol are both considered to be essential for life.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Secretion is directly stimulated by an increase in plasma K+.

Which statement regarding vasopressin in incorrect?

Dwarfism may be the result of a deficiency of

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. -LH

More than one answer may apply. -Is important for maintaining constant total amount of Ca²+ in the body.

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Classified as a mineralcorticoid.

Both hyposecretion and hypersecretion of thyroxine can lead to goiter.

Which of the following characterizes Type I but not Type II diabetes mellitus?

Match hormone with correct characteristic -Taps into the body's "bone bank"

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. -Coupling two DITs yields T4

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

Vitamin D must be activated by the and .

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Secretion is directly stimulated by an increase in plasma K⁺.

More than one answer may apply. -Is important for maintaining constant total amount of Ca²⁺ in the body.