Question 1

Figure 16.2
Using Figure 16.2, match the following anterior pituitary hormones with their targets:
-Thyroid stimulating hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) A 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) B 
B) A 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 2

Examples of adrenal gland short-term stress responses include immune system suppression and retention of salt and water by the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  promotes dehydration 
B)  increases urine production 
C)  secretion is inhibited by alcohol 
D)  is produced by the anterior pituitary 
A)  promotes dehydration 
B)  increases urine production 
C)  secretion is inhibited by alcohol 
D)  is produced by the anterior pituitary

Question 4

The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  runs through the infundibulum 
B)  conducts aldosterone to the hypophysis 
C)  connects the hypophysis to the pituitary gland 
D)  is the site of prolactin synthesis 
A)  runs through the infundibulum 
B)  conducts aldosterone to the hypophysis 
C)  connects the hypophysis to the pituitary gland 
D)  is the site of prolactin synthesis

Question 5

Cellular responses to hormones that initiate second-messenger systems include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  possible activation of several different second-messenger systems 
B)  hormone binding to intracellular receptors 
C)  cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase formation of an active second messenger 
D)  formation of a specific protein kinase that acts on a series of extracellular intermediates 
A)  possible activation of several different second-messenger systems 
B)  hormone binding to intracellular receptors 
C)  cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase formation of an active second messenger 
D)  formation of a specific protein kinase that acts on a series of extracellular intermediates

Question 6

Figure 16.2
Using Figure 16.2, match the following anterior pituitary hormones with their targets:
-Growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) A 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) B 
B) A 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 7

Figure 16.3
Using Figure 16.3, match the following:
-Excess hormone levels from this region result in Cushing's syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) A 
C) B 
D) C 
A) D 
B) A 
C) B 
D) C

Question 8

Match the following:
-Testosterone production.

Accepted Answer

A) Neural stimulus 
B) Hormonal stimulus 
C) Humoral stimulus 
A) Neural stimulus 
B) Hormonal stimulus 
C) Humoral stimulus

Question 9

John tells you that cholesterol is bad and should be eliminated from the diet.You explain to him that cholesterol is important.Which of the following hormones are synthesized from cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  thyroxine 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  growth hormone 
A)  testosterone 
B)  thyroxine 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  growth hormone

Figure 16.2 Using Figure 16.2, match the following anterior pituitary hormones with their targets: -Thyroid stimulating hormone.

Examples of adrenal gland short-term stress responses include immune system suppression and retention of salt and water by the kidneys.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)________.

The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract ________.

Cellular responses to hormones that initiate second-messenger systems include ________.

Figure 16.2 Using Figure 16.2, match the following anterior pituitary hormones with their targets: -Growth hormone.

Figure 16.3 Using Figure 16.3, match the following: -Excess hormone levels from this region result in Cushing's syndrome.

Match the following: -Testosterone production.

John tells you that cholesterol is bad and should be eliminated from the diet.You explain to him that cholesterol is important.Which of the following hormones are synthesized from cholesterol?

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Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

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The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

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Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

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Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

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Exam 16: The Endocrine System

Figure 16.2 Using Figure 16.2, match the following anterior pituitary hormones with their targets: -Thyroid stimulating hormone.

Examples of adrenal gland short-term stress responses include immune system suppression and retention of salt and water by the kidneys.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)________.

The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract ________.

Cellular responses to hormones that initiate second-messenger systems include ________.

Figure 16.2 Using Figure 16.2, match the following anterior pituitary hormones with their targets: -Growth hormone.

Figure 16.3 Using Figure 16.3, match the following: -Excess hormone levels from this region result in Cushing's syndrome.

Match the following: -Testosterone production.

John tells you that cholesterol is bad and should be eliminated from the diet.You explain to him that cholesterol is important.Which of the following hormones are synthesized from cholesterol?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Pregnancy and Human Development

Heredity

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