Question 1

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.the endocrine system
b.the nervous system
c.both the endocrine and nervous systems
-controls activities that require longer duration rather than speed

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the systems, labelled a. through c....

Question 2

A hormone can influence the activity of another hormone at a given target cell in one of three ways: permissiveness, synergism, or antagonism. Which of the following statements concerning the above concept is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) With permissiveness, one hormone must be present in adequate amounts for the full exertion of another hormone's effect. 
B) Synergism occurs when the action of one hormone is more dominant than another hormone. 
C)  Antagonism occurs when hormones compete for the hormone's receptors. 
D)  ADH and oxytocin are a good example of antagonistic hormones.

Question 3

Which class of hormones acts by means of a second-messenger system?

Accepted Answer

A) proteins 
B) catecholamines 
C)  steroids 
D)  thyroid hormones

Question 4

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a. applies to the posterior pituitary
b. applies to the anterior pituitary
c. applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary
-releases vasopressin and oxytocin into the blood

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a....

Question 5

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.vasopressin b.oxytocin c.TSH d.ACTH e.growth hormone f.GnRH -enhances H₂O retention by the kidneys

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the hormones, labelled a. through f.,...

Question 6

Hormone activity is rapid compared to the effects of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) to increase the uptake of amino acids by cells 
B) to stimulate the synthesis of somatomedins 
C)  to enhance glucose uptake by muscle cells 
D)  to stimulate cell division

Question 8

Endocrine responses occur more slowly and last longer than neural responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements applies to lipophilic hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) They include catecholamines. 
B) They bind with receptors located inside their target cells. 
C)  They activate second-messenger systems within their target cells. 
D)  They circulate as free hormones.

Question 10

Melanocyte-stimulating hormones play a role in determining the different amount of melanin in the skin of various human races.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.the endocrine system
b.the nervous system
c.both the endocrine and nervous systems
-stores hormones for secretion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the systems, labelled a. through c....

Question 12

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.vasopressin
b.oxytocin
c.TSH
d.ACTH
e.growth hormone
f.GnRH
-stimulates cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the hormones, labelled a. through f.,...

Question 13

The thyroid hormone produces growth-promoting effects directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The SCN is located in the ____________________ of the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The SCN is located in the ____________________...

Question 15

This releasing hormone, called ____________________, ultimately causes secretion of adrenocorticosteroids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This releasing hormone, called ____________________, ultimately causes...

Question 16

Which of the following can influence the effective plasma concentration of a hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) the hormone's rate of binding to receptors on target tissues 
B) the hormone's extent of binding to plasma proteins 
C)  the hormone's rate of metabolic activity 
D)  the hormone's rate of secretion

Question 17

Antidiuretic hormone is also called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Antidiuretic hormone is also called ____________________....

Question 18

Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________....

Question 19

Growth hormone is controlled by both releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Unlike ____________________ hormones, steroid hormones are not stored after their formation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlike ____________________ hormones, steroid hormones are not...

Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.the endocrine system b.the nervous system c.both the endocrine and nervous systems -controls activities that require longer duration rather than speed

A hormone can influence the activity of another hormone at a given target cell in one of three ways: permissiveness, synergism, or antagonism. Which of the following statements concerning the above concept is correct?

Which class of hormones acts by means of a second-messenger system?

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.vasopressin b.oxytocin c.TSH d.ACTH e.growth hormone f.GnRH -enhances H2O retention by the kidneys

Hormone activity is rapid compared to the effects of the nervous system.

Which of the following is NOT a function of growth hormone?

Endocrine responses occur more slowly and last longer than neural responses.

Which of the following statements applies to lipophilic hormones?

Melanocyte-stimulating hormones play a role in determining the different amount of melanin in the skin of various human races.

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.the endocrine system b.the nervous system c.both the endocrine and nervous systems -stores hormones for secretion

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.vasopressin b.oxytocin c.TSH d.ACTH e.growth hormone f.GnRH -stimulates cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex

The thyroid hormone produces growth-promoting effects directly.

The SCN is located in the ____________________ of the brain.

This releasing hormone, called ____________________, ultimately causes secretion of adrenocorticosteroids.

Which of the following can influence the effective plasma concentration of a hormone?

Antidiuretic hormone is also called ____________________.

Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________.

Growth hormone is controlled by both releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus.

Unlike ____________________ hormones, steroid hormones are not stored after their formation.

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.vasopressin b.oxytocin c.TSH d.ACTH e.growth hormone f.GnRH -enhances H₂O retention by the kidneys