Question 1

The hyposecretion of melatonin is linked to depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cushing syndrome and Addison disease have opposite causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Glucocorticoids increase the amount of glucose in the blood and act as antiinflammatory agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Graves disease and myxedema have the same cause; it just depends on when in life the deficiency occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Calcitonin

Accepted Answer

A)  is released by the parathyroid gland 
B)  prevents hypercalcemia 
C)  increases the calcium level in the blood 
D)  can cause Graves disease if it is hypersecreted 
A)  is released by the parathyroid gland 
B)  prevents hypercalcemia 
C)  increases the calcium level in the blood 
D)  can cause Graves disease if it is hypersecreted

Question 6

Explain how calcitonin and parathyroid hormone work together to regulate blood calcium levels.What effect would each hormone have on bone density? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone work

Question 7

Explain the function of mineralocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

Mineralocorticoids are a type of steroid

Question 8

The first action of some nonsteroid hormones after they attach to their receptors is to cause a change in the cell's ATP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tropic hormones stimulate other endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The thyroid stimulating hormone has a greater number of target cells than thyroxine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The pituitary gland is protected by a depression in the sphenoid bone called the "Turkish saddle."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain and give an example of a positive feedback regulation of a hormone.

Accepted Answer

Positive feedback regulation of a hormon

Question 13

The main function of thymosin is to help regulate the body's biological clock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The two parts of the pituitary gland are the neurohypophysis and the adenohypophysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-thyroid hormone that contains three atoms of iodine

Accepted Answer

A) glucocorticoid 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) calcitonin 
D) triiodothyronine 
E) ADH
F)aldosterone
G)luteinizing hormone
H)oxytocin
I)epinephrine
J)insulin
K)growth hormone
L)parathyroid hormone
M)thymosin
N)glucagon
O)melatonin
P)ACTH 
A) glucocorticoid 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) calcitonin 
D) triiodothyronine 
E) ADH
F)aldosterone
G)luteinizing hormone
H)oxytocin
I)epinephrine
J)insulin
K)growth hormone
L)parathyroid hormone
M)thymosin
N)glucagon
O)melatonin
P)ACTH

Question 16

Which of the following is true of a steroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its receptor is in the nucleus of the target organ cell. 
B)  It requires a second messenger. 
C)  It converts ATP into cyclic AMP. 
D)  All of the above are true of steroid hormones. 
A)  Its receptor is in the nucleus of the target organ cell. 
B)  It requires a second messenger. 
C)  It converts ATP into cyclic AMP. 
D)  All of the above are true of steroid hormones.

Question 17

The hormone used to detect pregnancy is released by the ovaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-releases its products into ducts leading to the body surface or a body cavity

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine gland 
B) negative feedback 
C) target organ cell 
D) steroid hormone 
E) prostaglandin
F)exocrine gland
G)nonsteroid hormone
H)cyclic AMP
I)positive feedback 
A) endocrine gland 
B) negative feedback 
C) target organ cell 
D) steroid hormone 
E) prostaglandin
F)exocrine gland
G)nonsteroid hormone
H)cyclic AMP
I)positive feedback

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete insulin. 
B)  Hypersecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus. 
C)  Insulin causes an increase in the blood sugar level. 
D)  Glucagon and insulin are antagonists of each other. 
A)  The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete insulin. 
B)  Hypersecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus. 
C)  Insulin causes an increase in the blood sugar level. 
D)  Glucagon and insulin are antagonists of each other.

Question 20

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-increases the level of calcium in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) glucocorticoid 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) calcitonin 
D) triiodothyronine 
E) ADH
F)aldosterone
G)luteinizing hormone
H)oxytocin
I)epinephrine
J)insulin
K)growth hormone
L)parathyroid hormone
M)thymosin
N)glucagon
O)melatonin
P)ACTH 
A) glucocorticoid 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) calcitonin 
D) triiodothyronine 
E) ADH
F)aldosterone
G)luteinizing hormone
H)oxytocin
I)epinephrine
J)insulin
K)growth hormone
L)parathyroid hormone
M)thymosin
N)glucagon
O)melatonin
P)ACTH

Exam 12: The Endocrine System

The hyposecretion of melatonin is linked to depression.

Cushing syndrome and Addison disease have opposite causes.

Glucocorticoids increase the amount of glucose in the blood and act as antiinflammatory agents.

Graves disease and myxedema have the same cause; it just depends on when in life the deficiency occurs.

Calcitonin

Explain how calcitonin and parathyroid hormone work together to regulate blood calcium levels.What effect would each hormone have on bone density? Explain your answer.

Explain the function of mineralocorticoids.

The first action of some nonsteroid hormones after they attach to their receptors is to cause a change in the cell's ATP.

Tropic hormones stimulate other endocrine glands.

The thyroid stimulating hormone has a greater number of target cells than thyroxine.

The pituitary gland is protected by a depression in the sphenoid bone called the "Turkish saddle."

Explain and give an example of a positive feedback regulation of a hormone.

The main function of thymosin is to help regulate the body's biological clock.

The two parts of the pituitary gland are the neurohypophysis and the adenohypophysis.

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description. -thyroid hormone that contains three atoms of iodine

Which of the following is true of a steroid hormone?

The hormone used to detect pregnancy is released by the ovaries.

MATCHING Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -releases its products into ducts leading to the body surface or a body cavity

Which of the following statements is true?

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description. -increases the level of calcium in the blood

An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body

Chemistry of Life

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Organ Systems of the Body

Mechanisms of Disease

The Integumentary System and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Blood

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The Circulation of the Blood

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive Systems

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