Question 1

Lactogenic hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  is also called oxytocin. 
B)  is a gonadotropin. 
C)  stimulates the mammary glands to make milk. 
D)  exerts its greatest effect on the gonads. 
A)  is also called oxytocin. 
B)  is a gonadotropin. 
C)  stimulates the mammary glands to make milk. 
D)  exerts its greatest effect on the gonads.

Question 2

Portal capillaries carry releasing hormones from the brain to the

Accepted Answer

A)  neurohypophysis. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  anterior pituitary gland. 
D)  posterior pituitary gland. 
A)  neurohypophysis. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  anterior pituitary gland. 
D)  posterior pituitary gland.

Question 3

TSH

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete calcitonin. 
B)  is secreted by the neurohypophysis. 
C)  stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete TRH,thyrotropin-releasing hormone. 
D)  is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. 
A)  stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete calcitonin. 
B)  is secreted by the neurohypophysis. 
C)  stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete TRH,thyrotropin-releasing hormone. 
D)  is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

Question 4

Estrogen,progesterone,and testosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  are feminizing hormones. 
B)  induce virilization. 
C)  are secreted by the gonads. 
D)  are secreted by the adenohypophysis. 
A)  are feminizing hormones. 
B)  induce virilization. 
C)  are secreted by the gonads. 
D)  are secreted by the adenohypophysis.

Question 5

The secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland suppresses further secretion of ACTH by the anterior pituitary gland.What is this interaction called?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral lateralization 
B)  circadian rhythm 
C)  cellular differentiation 
D)  negative feedback control 
A)  cerebral lateralization 
B)  circadian rhythm 
C)  cellular differentiation 
D)  negative feedback control

Question 6

A deficiency of insulin causes

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocalcemia. 
B)  hyperglycemia. 
C)  Cushing's syndrome. 
D)  adrenal shock. 
A)  hypocalcemia. 
B)  hyperglycemia. 
C)  Cushing's syndrome. 
D)  adrenal shock.

Question 7

Oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A)  is a neurohypophyseal hormone that stimulates the uterine muscle to contract,thereby assisting in labor. 
B)  is a gonadotropin. 
C)  stimulates the kidney to reabsorb Na⁺ and water,thereby expanding blood volume. 
D)  is a mineralocorticoid. 
A)  is a neurohypophyseal hormone that stimulates the uterine muscle to contract,thereby assisting in labor. 
B)  is a gonadotropin. 
C)  stimulates the kidney to reabsorb Na⁺ and water,thereby expanding blood volume. 
D)  is a mineralocorticoid.

Question 8

Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  are both secreted by the parathyroid glands. 
B)  increase plasma levels of calcium. 
C)  decrease plasma levels of calcium. 
D)  control plasma levels of calcium. 
A)  are both secreted by the parathyroid glands. 
B)  increase plasma levels of calcium. 
C)  decrease plasma levels of calcium. 
D)  control plasma levels of calcium.

Question 9

The only hormone that lowers blood glucose is

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  cortisol. 
A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  cortisol.

Question 10

Which of the following is most likely to cause the secretion of calcitonin?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocalcemia 
B)  hyperglycemia 
C)  dehydration 
D)  elevated plasma calcium 
A)  hypocalcemia 
B)  hyperglycemia 
C)  dehydration 
D)  elevated plasma calcium

Question 11

This gland secretes TSH,ACTH,and growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurohypophysis 
B)  pancreas 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  anterior pituitary gland 
A)  neurohypophysis 
B)  pancreas 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  anterior pituitary gland

Question 12

This gland is associated with "sugar,salt,and sex."

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  pancreas 
C)  parathyroid gland 
D)  neurohypophysis 
A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  pancreas 
C)  parathyroid gland 
D)  neurohypophysis

Question 13

"Sugar,salt,and sex" is descriptive of

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH,TSH,somatotropic hormone. 
B)  cortisol,aldosterone,testosterone. 
C)  epinephrine,norepinephrine,estrogen. 
D)  insulin,glucagon,cortisol. 
A)  ACTH,TSH,somatotropic hormone. 
B)  cortisol,aldosterone,testosterone. 
C)  epinephrine,norepinephrine,estrogen. 
D)  insulin,glucagon,cortisol.

Question 14

Which of the following is most descriptive of cAMP?

Accepted Answer

A)  second chemical messenger 
B)  catecholamine that contributes to the "fight-or-flight" response 
C)  steroid 
D)  releasing hormone 
A)  second chemical messenger 
B)  catecholamine that contributes to the "fight-or-flight" response 
C)  steroid 
D)  releasing hormone

Question 15

Testosterone is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  virilizing. 
B)  lactogenic. 
C)  adenohypophyseal. 
D)  pancreatic. 
A)  virilizing. 
B)  lactogenic. 
C)  adenohypophyseal. 
D)  pancreatic.

Question 16

Bronzing

Accepted Answer

A)  always accompanies hyperglycemia. 
B)  is the most prominent symptom of Cushing's syndrome. 
C)  is characteristic of chronic adrenal cortical insufficiency (Addison's disease). 
D)  is a consequence of ADH insufficiency. 
A)  always accompanies hyperglycemia. 
B)  is the most prominent symptom of Cushing's syndrome. 
C)  is characteristic of chronic adrenal cortical insufficiency (Addison's disease). 
D)  is a consequence of ADH insufficiency.

Question 17

Which group is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones of the anterior pituitary gland:ACTH,prolactin,TSH,oxytocin 
B)  steroids:cortisol,aldosterone,testosterone 
C)  secretions of the gonads:estrogen,progesterone,testosterone 
D)  hormones secreted by the thyroid gland:T3,T4,calcitonin 
A)  hormones of the anterior pituitary gland:ACTH,prolactin,TSH,oxytocin 
B)  steroids:cortisol,aldosterone,testosterone 
C)  secretions of the gonads:estrogen,progesterone,testosterone 
D)  hormones secreted by the thyroid gland:T3,T4,calcitonin

Question 18

The person with ___________ is most likely to receive insulin therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  myxedema 
B)  Graves' disease 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  hyperglycemia 
A)  myxedema 
B)  Graves' disease 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  hyperglycemia

Question 19

Iodine,colloid,and goiter refer to this gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  thyroid 
D)  neurohypophysis 
A)  pancreas 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  thyroid 
D)  neurohypophysis

Question 20

Which of the following is characterized by low blood volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing's syndrome 
B)  tetany 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  oversecretion of ACTH 
A)  Cushing's syndrome 
B)  tetany 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  oversecretion of ACTH

Exam 14: Endocrine System

Lactogenic hormone

Portal capillaries carry releasing hormones from the brain to the

TSH

Estrogen,progesterone,and testosterone

The secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland suppresses further secretion of ACTH by the anterior pituitary gland.What is this interaction called?

A deficiency of insulin causes

Oxytocin

Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone

The only hormone that lowers blood glucose is

Which of the following is most likely to cause the secretion of calcitonin?

This gland secretes TSH,ACTH,and growth hormone.

This gland is associated with "sugar,salt,and sex."

"Sugar,salt,and sex" is descriptive of

Which of the following is most descriptive of cAMP?

Testosterone is best described as

Bronzing

Which group is incorrect?

The person with ___________ is most likely to receive insulin therapy.

Iodine,colloid,and goiter refer to this gland.

Which of the following is characterized by low blood volume?

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