Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 renin-angiotensin _____ 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 3

In which of the following forms does Ca²+ exhibit profound effects on such things as neuromuscular excitability?

Accepted Answer

A)  free, unbound diffusible Ca2+ 
B)  intracellular Ca2+ 
C)  calcium phosphate crystals impregnated in the organic matrix of bone 
D)  calcium bound to plasma proteins 
E)  insoluble Ca2+ salts 
A)  free, unbound diffusible Ca2+ 
B)  intracellular Ca2+ 
C)  calcium phosphate crystals impregnated in the organic matrix of bone 
D)  calcium bound to plasma proteins 
E)  insoluble Ca2+ salts

Question 4

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

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 5

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-important in maintaining the biological clock

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 6

Which hormone uses a "bone bank" to maintain the plasma calcium level?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin 
B)  GH 
C)  thyroxine 
D)  PTH 
E)  ACTH 
A)  calcitonin 
B)  GH 
C)  thyroxine 
D)  PTH 
E)  ACTH

Question 7

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-its zona glomerulosa produces aldosterone

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

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

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 9

With regards to thyroid hormone secretion

Accepted Answer

A)  the anterior pituitary controls daily regulation while the hypothalamus controls long term patterns of secretion. 
B)  TSH causes TRH to be secreted which in tern stimulates T3 and T4 release. 
C)  thyroid hormone negatively feedback to the hypothalamus. 
D)  control is primarily neural. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  the anterior pituitary controls daily regulation while the hypothalamus controls long term patterns of secretion. 
B)  TSH causes TRH to be secreted which in tern stimulates T3 and T4 release. 
C)  thyroid hormone negatively feedback to the hypothalamus. 
D)  control is primarily neural. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning vitamin D is incorrect? Vitamin D

Accepted Answer

A)  can be synthesized by the skin on exposure to sunlight. 
B)  must be modified by biochemical alterations within the liver and kidneys before it is biologically active. 
C)  enhances the effect of calcitonin on bone. 
D)  increases Ca2+ absorption in the intestine. 
E)  deficiency in children results in rickets. 
A)  can be synthesized by the skin on exposure to sunlight. 
B)  must be modified by biochemical alterations within the liver and kidneys before it is biologically active. 
C)  enhances the effect of calcitonin on bone. 
D)  increases Ca2+ absorption in the intestine. 
E)  deficiency in children results in rickets.

Question 11

Obesity can precipitate overt Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vitamin D must be provided entirely by dietary sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which structure(s) is/are neuroendocrine in nature?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  posterior pituitary gland. 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  posterior pituitary gland. 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

Question 14

The most abundant and physiologically important adrenal sex hormone is

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  dehydroepiandrosterone. 
D)  estradiol. 
E)  testosterone. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  dehydroepiandrosterone. 
D)  estradiol. 
E)  testosterone.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 Ca²+ _____ 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 17

Epinephrine and norepinephrine exert identical effects in all tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In this condition, all layers of the adrenal show insufficiency:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing's 
B)  Lordon's 
C)  Conn's 
D)  Addison's 
E)  both (c) and (d) 
A)  Cushing's 
B)  Lordon's 
C)  Conn's 
D)  Addison's 
E)  both (c) and (d)

Question 19

Calcitonin is produced by the ____________________ of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

C cells, t

Question 20

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-in infants causes cretinism

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperthyroidism 
B) Hypothyroidism 
C) Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism 
D) Neither 
A) Hyperthyroidism 
B) Hypothyroidism 
C) Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism 
D) Neither

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

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 renin-angiotensin _____ aldosterone.

In which of the following forms does Ca²⁺ exhibit profound effects on such things as neuromuscular excitability?

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

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -important in maintaining the biological clock

Which hormone uses a "bone bank" to maintain the plasma calcium level?

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -its zona glomerulosa produces aldosterone

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

With regards to thyroid hormone secretion

Which of the following statements concerning vitamin D is incorrect? Vitamin D

Obesity can precipitate overt Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Vitamin D must be provided entirely by dietary sources.

Which structure(s) is/are neuroendocrine in nature?

The most abundant and physiologically important adrenal sex hormone is

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

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 Ca²⁺ _____ parathyroid hormone.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine exert identical effects in all tissues.

In this condition, all layers of the adrenal show insufficiency:

Calcitonin is produced by the of the .

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -in infants causes cretinism

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

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

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 renin-angiotensin _____ aldosterone.

In which of the following forms does Ca²+ exhibit profound effects on such things as neuromuscular excitability?

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

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -important in maintaining the biological clock

Which hormone uses a "bone bank" to maintain the plasma calcium level?

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -its zona glomerulosa produces aldosterone

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

With regards to thyroid hormone secretion

Which of the following statements concerning vitamin D is incorrect? Vitamin D

Obesity can precipitate overt Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Vitamin D must be provided entirely by dietary sources.

Which structure(s) is/are neuroendocrine in nature?

The most abundant and physiologically important adrenal sex hormone is

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

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 Ca²+ _____ parathyroid hormone.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine exert identical effects in all tissues.

In this condition, all layers of the adrenal show insufficiency:

Calcitonin is produced by the ____________________ of the ____________________.

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -in infants causes cretinism

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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In which of the following forms does Ca²⁺ exhibit profound effects on such things as neuromuscular excitability?

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 Ca²⁺ _____ parathyroid hormone.

Calcitonin is produced by the of the .