Question 1

Peptide hormone receptors are located inside the target cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-stimulates growth of ovarian follicles and development of eggs

Accepted Answer

A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)GnRH

Question 3

____________________ are released into the blood by neurosecretory neurons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are released into the blood by...

Question 4

____________________ from the anterior pituitary stimulates cortisol secretion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ from the anterior pituitary stimulates cortisol...

Question 5

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-Chemical messengers act at a long distance from their site of secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) the endocrine system 
B) the nervous system 
C) both the endocrine and nervous systems

Question 6

Which of these statements applies to growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A) It closes the epiphyseal plate of long bones. 
B) It promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia. 
C) Its secretion is stimulated by an increased blood glucose level. 
D) It is the only factor responsible for governing the growth of an individual.

Question 7

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-regulates overall body growth

Accepted Answer

A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)GnRH

Question 8

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-secretes chemical messengers that affect target cells

Accepted Answer

A) the endocrine system 
B) the nervous system 
C) both the endocrine and nervous systems

Question 9

Secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla is under the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these situations represents negative feedback

Accepted Answer

A) Hormone A stimulates hormone B; hormone B inhibits hormone C. 
B) Hormone A inhibits hormone B; hormone B inhibits hormone A. 
C) Hormone A stimulates hormone B; hormone B inhibits hormone A. 
D) Hormone A inhibits hormone B; hormone B inhibits hormone C.

Question 11

Which of these statements does NOT describe hormones

Accepted Answer

A) Many of them may be produced by a single endocrine gland. 
B) More than one type may influence a single target cell. 
C) Each type can influence only one type of target cell. 
D) They may be secreted by an endocrine organ that may also exert nonendocrine functions.

Question 12

In males, luteinizing hormone can be called ____________________, reflecting its function in stimulating the cells of Leydig.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In males, luteinizing hormone can be called...

Question 13

Hormones are classified into which of the following three types

Accepted Answer

A) amines, peptides, and steroids 
B) amides, steroids, and phospholipids 
C) amines, phospholipids, and steroids 
D) amides, amines, and peptides

Question 14

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-stimulates uterine contractions

Accepted Answer

A) vasopressin 
B) oxytocin 
C) TSH 
D) ACTH 
E) growth hormone
F)GnRH

Question 15

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The hormones influence adjustments that require duration rather than speed, whereas the rapid coordinations of the body are controlled by the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Specialization of target-cell receptors explains the specificity of hormonal action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of these statements applies to melatonin

Accepted Answer

A) It accelerates metabolism. 
B) It serves as a secondary messenger. 
C) It lowers the concentration of blood sugar. 
D) It defends against free radicals.

Question 19

Cellular hypertrophy is accomplished by increased cell division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Exam 5: Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

Peptide hormone receptors are located inside the target cell.

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulates growth of ovarian follicles and development of eggs

____________________ are released into the blood by neurosecretory neurons.

____________________ from the anterior pituitary stimulates cortisol secretion.

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -Chemical messengers act at a long distance from their site of secretion.

Which of these statements applies to growth hormone

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -regulates overall body growth

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -secretes chemical messengers that affect target cells

Secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla is under the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.

Which of these situations represents negative feedback

Which of these statements does NOT describe hormones

In males, luteinizing hormone can be called ____________________, reflecting its function in stimulating the cells of Leydig.

Hormones are classified into which of the following three types

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulates uterine contractions

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

The hormones influence adjustments that require duration rather than speed, whereas the rapid coordinations of the body are controlled by the nervous system.

Specialization of target-cell receptors explains the specificity of hormonal action.

Which of these statements applies to melatonin

Cellular hypertrophy is accomplished by increased cell division.

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