Question 1

The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are mimicked by ___,which is secreted by the ___.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine/adrenal medulla 
B) cortisol/adrenal medulla 
C) norepinephrine/adrenal cortex 
D) epinephrine/adrenal cortex 
A) epinephrine/adrenal medulla 
B) cortisol/adrenal medulla 
C) norepinephrine/adrenal cortex 
D) epinephrine/adrenal cortex A

Question 2

In the two-messenger mechanism of the action of protein hormones,the second messenger is ___,which activates specific ___ in a cell to bring about the cell's response to the hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) cyclic AMP/receptors 
B) an enzyme/cyclic AMP molecules 
C) cyclic AMP/enzymes 
D) a receptor/enzymes 
A) cyclic AMP/receptors 
B) an enzyme/cyclic AMP molecules 
C) cyclic AMP/enzymes 
D) a receptor/enzymes C

Question 3

The effect of oxytocin on the uterus is to:

Accepted Answer

A) contribute to the growth of the placenta 
B) help increase circulation in the fetus 
C) prevent contractions before the end of gestation 
D) cause contractions for delivery 
A) contribute to the growth of the placenta 
B) help increase circulation in the fetus 
C) prevent contractions before the end of gestation 
D) cause contractions for delivery D

Question 4

The hormone progesterone is produced by the:

Accepted Answer

A) interstitial cells in the ovary 
B) follicle in the ovary 
C) corpus luteum in the ovary 
D) myometrium of the uterus 
A) interstitial cells in the ovary 
B) follicle in the ovary 
C) corpus luteum in the ovary 
D) myometrium of the uterus

Question 5

In men,the function of FSH is to:

Accepted Answer

A) decrease secretion of testosterone 
B) initiate sperm production in the testes 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and increase secretion of GnRH 
A) decrease secretion of testosterone 
B) initiate sperm production in the testes 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and increase secretion of GnRH

Question 6

Which hormone is NOT paired with its correct stimulus for secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) insulin - hyperglycemia 
B) glucagon - hyperglycemia 
C) PTH - hypocalcemia 
D) calcitonin - hypercalcemia 
A) insulin - hyperglycemia 
B) glucagon - hyperglycemia 
C) PTH - hypocalcemia 
D) calcitonin - hypercalcemia

Question 7

Which anterior pituitary hormone is NOT paired with its correct function?

Accepted Answer

A) LH - stimulates the ovaries to secrete estrogen 
B) FSH - stimulates the development of egg cells in the ovaries 
C) LH - stimulates ovulation of a mature egg 
D) FSH - initiates sperm production in the testes 
A) LH - stimulates the ovaries to secrete estrogen 
B) FSH - stimulates the development of egg cells in the ovaries 
C) LH - stimulates ovulation of a mature egg 
D) FSH - initiates sperm production in the testes

Question 8

Which statement describes a negative feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A) The effects of a hormone increase the stimulus for secretion of that hormone. 
B) The effects of a hormone decrease the stimulus for secretion of that hormone. 
C) The hormone itself is the stimulus for secretion of the hormone. 
D) The hormone stimulates secretion of another hormone with the opposite function. 
A) The effects of a hormone increase the stimulus for secretion of that hormone. 
B) The effects of a hormone decrease the stimulus for secretion of that hormone. 
C) The hormone itself is the stimulus for secretion of the hormone. 
D) The hormone stimulates secretion of another hormone with the opposite function.

Question 9

The adrenal medulla is the ___ part of the adrenal gland,and produces the hormones ___.

Accepted Answer

A) inner/epinephrine and norepinephrine 
B) outer/cortisol and aldosterone 
C) inner/cortisol and aldosterone 
D) outer/epinephrine and norepinephrine 
A) inner/epinephrine and norepinephrine 
B) outer/cortisol and aldosterone 
C) inner/cortisol and aldosterone 
D) outer/epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 10

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by ___,produced by the ___.

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes/posterior pituitary gland 
B) releasing hormones/hypothalamus 
C) enzymes/hypothalamus 
D) releasing hormones/posterior pituitary gland 
A) enzymes/posterior pituitary gland 
B) releasing hormones/hypothalamus 
C) enzymes/hypothalamus 
D) releasing hormones/posterior pituitary gland

Question 11

The hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone by the testes is:

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) FSH 
C) LH 
D) GH 
A) ACTH 
B) FSH 
C) LH 
D) GH

Question 12

Decreased secretion of ADH will have this effect on urinary output:

Accepted Answer

A) increase it 
B) decrease it 
C) decrease then increase it 
D) no effect 
A) increase it 
B) decrease it 
C) decrease then increase it 
D) no effect

Question 13

The mineral ___ is necessary for the production of thyroxine and T? by the ___.

Accepted Answer

A) iron/thyroid gland 
B) iodine/thyroid gland 
C) iodine/adrenal gland 
D) iron/adrenal gland 
A) iron/thyroid gland 
B) iodine/thyroid gland 
C) iodine/adrenal gland 
D) iron/adrenal gland

Question 14

Which statement is NOT true of calcitonin and PTH?

Accepted Answer

A) PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands. 
B) Calcitonin is produced by the pituitary gland. 
C) Calcitonin helps keep calcium in bones. 
D) PTH raises the blood calcium level. 
A) PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands. 
B) Calcitonin is produced by the pituitary gland. 
C) Calcitonin helps keep calcium in bones. 
D) PTH raises the blood calcium level.

Question 15

The function of ADH is to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase the reabsorption of water by the kidneys 
B) increase the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys 
C) decrease the reabsorption of water by the kidneys 
D) decrease the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys 
A) increase the reabsorption of water by the kidneys 
B) increase the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys 
C) decrease the reabsorption of water by the kidneys 
D) decrease the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys

Question 16

Which statement is NOT true of oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

A) It is released from the posterior pituitary gland. 
B) It causes contractions of the uterus. 
C) It stimulates milk production in the mammary glands. 
D) It is secreted during labor and when a mother is nursing an infant. 
A) It is released from the posterior pituitary gland. 
B) It causes contractions of the uterus. 
C) It stimulates milk production in the mammary glands. 
D) It is secreted during labor and when a mother is nursing an infant.

Question 17

The general stimulus for the secretion of thyroxine is ___,and the direct stimulus is ___.

Accepted Answer

A) increased metabolic rate/TSH 
B) decreased metabolic rate/TRH 
C) increased metabolic rate/TRH 
D) decreased metabolic rate/TSH 
A) increased metabolic rate/TSH 
B) decreased metabolic rate/TRH 
C) increased metabolic rate/TRH 
D) decreased metabolic rate/TSH

Question 18

In women,the function of FSH is to:

Accepted Answer

A) initiate development of egg cells in the ovaries 
B) increase the secretion of estrogen 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and increase the secretion of GnRH 
A) initiate development of egg cells in the ovaries 
B) increase the secretion of estrogen 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and increase the secretion of GnRH

Question 19

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A) TSH 
B) PTH 
C) ACTH 
D) GH 
A) TSH 
B) PTH 
C) ACTH 
D) GH

Question 20

The hormones that are necessary for the growth of the endometrium in preparation for a possible pregnancy are:

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen and progesterone 
B) FSH and LH 
C) FSH and estrogen 
D) LH and progesterone 
A) estrogen and progesterone 
B) FSH and LH 
C) FSH and estrogen 
D) LH and progesterone

Exam 11:The Endocrine System-Part C

The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are mimicked by ___,which is secreted by the ___.

In the two-messenger mechanism of the action of protein hormones,the second messenger is ___,which activates specific ___ in a cell to bring about the cell's response to the hormone.

The effect of oxytocin on the uterus is to:

The hormone progesterone is produced by the:

In men,the function of FSH is to:

Which hormone is NOT paired with its correct stimulus for secretion?

Which anterior pituitary hormone is NOT paired with its correct function?

Which statement describes a negative feedback mechanism?

The adrenal medulla is the ___ part of the adrenal gland,and produces the hormones ___.

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by ___,produced by the ___.

The hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone by the testes is:

Decreased secretion of ADH will have this effect on urinary output:

The mineral ___ is necessary for the production of thyroxine and T? by the ___.

Which statement is NOT true of calcitonin and PTH?

The function of ADH is to:

Which statement is NOT true of oxytocin?

The general stimulus for the secretion of thyroxine is ___,and the direct stimulus is ___.

In women,the function of FSH is to:

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?

The hormones that are necessary for the growth of the endometrium in preparation for a possible pregnancy are:

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part A

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part B

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part C

Some Basic Chemistry-Part A

Some Basic Chemistry-Part B

Some Basic Chemistry-Part C

Cells-Part A

Cells-Part B

Cells-Part C

Tissues and Membranes-Part A

Tissues and Membranes-Part B

Tissues and Membranes-Part C

The Integumentary System-Part A

The Integumentary System-Part B

The Integumentary System-Part C

The Skeletal System-Part A

The Skeletal System-Part B

The Skeletal System-Part C

The Muscular System-Part A

The Muscular System-Part B

The Muscular System-Part C

The Nervous System-Part A

The Nervous System-Part B

The Nervous System-Part C

The Senses-Part A

The Senses-Part B

The Senses-Part C

The Endocrine System-Part A

The Endocrine System-Part B

Blood-Part A

Blood-Part B

Blood-Part C

The Heart-Part A

The Heart-Part B

The Heart-Part C

The Vascular System-Part A

The Vascular System-Part B

The Vascular System-Part C

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part A

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part B

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part C

The Respiratory System-Part A

The Respiratory System-Part B

The Respiratory System-Part C

The Digestive System-Part A

The Digestive System-Part B

The Digestive System-Part C

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part A

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part B

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part C

The Urinary System-Part A

The Urinary System-Part B

The Urinary System-Part C

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part A

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part B

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part C

The Reproductive Systems-Part A

The Reproductive Systems-Part B

The Reproductive Systems-Part C

The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are mimicked by _,which is secreted by the _.

In the two-messenger mechanism of the action of protein hormones,the second messenger is _,which activates specific _ in a cell to bring about the cell's response to the hormone.

The adrenal medulla is the _ part of the adrenal gland,and produces the hormones _.

The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by _,produced by the _.

The mineral _ is necessary for the production of thyroxine and T? by the _.

The general stimulus for the secretion of thyroxine is _,and the direct stimulus is _.