Question 1

Type I diabetes mellitus

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A)  is caused by the secretion of too little insulin from the pancreas. 
B)  is caused by the insufficient numbers of insulin receptors on target cells. 
C)  is caused by defective receptors that do not respond to insulin. 
D)  can be regulated by diet alone. 
E)  is caused by the insufficient numbers of insulin receptors on target cells and is caused by defective receptors that do not respond to insulin are correct. 
A)  is caused by the secretion of too little insulin from the pancreas. 
B)  is caused by the insufficient numbers of insulin receptors on target cells. 
C)  is caused by defective receptors that do not respond to insulin. 
D)  can be regulated by diet alone. 
E)  is caused by the insufficient numbers of insulin receptors on target cells and is caused by defective receptors that do not respond to insulin are correct.

Question 2

Follicle stimulating hormone is secreted by the

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A)  anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  posterior pituitary gland. 
C)  adrenal cortex. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
E)  beta cells of the pancreatic islets. 
A)  anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  posterior pituitary gland. 
C)  adrenal cortex. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
E)  beta cells of the pancreatic islets.

Question 3

Membrane-bound receptors can

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A)  open or close membrane channels. 
B)  activate G proteins. 
C)  activate enzymes attached to the cell membrane. 
D)  produce a cascade effect by activating many enzymes inside the cell. 
E)  do all of these things. 
A)  open or close membrane channels. 
B)  activate G proteins. 
C)  activate enzymes attached to the cell membrane. 
D)  produce a cascade effect by activating many enzymes inside the cell. 
E)  do all of these things.

Question 4

Exocrine glands differ from endocrine glands in that exocrine glands

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A)  secrete only into the bloodstream. 
B)  secrete only local hormones. 
C)  secrete through ducts or tubes to the body's exterior. 
D)  only secrete salts. 
E)  secrete only into the urine. 
A)  secrete only into the bloodstream. 
B)  secrete only local hormones. 
C)  secrete through ducts or tubes to the body's exterior. 
D)  only secrete salts. 
E)  secrete only into the urine.

Question 5

Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its location or function?

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A)  C cells; scattered throughout loose connective tissue between thyroid follicles 
B)  C cells; secretion of calcitonin 
C)  thyroglobulin; scattered throughout loose connective tissue between thyroid follicles 
D)  thyroglobulin; colloid of thyroid follicles 
E)  thyroid hormones; regulation of metabolic rate in the body 
A)  C cells; scattered throughout loose connective tissue between thyroid follicles 
B)  C cells; secretion of calcitonin 
C)  thyroglobulin; scattered throughout loose connective tissue between thyroid follicles 
D)  thyroglobulin; colloid of thyroid follicles 
E)  thyroid hormones; regulation of metabolic rate in the body

Question 6

Thyroid hormones are synthesized and stored in the _______ of the thyroid.

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A)  C cells 
B)  follicles 
C)  parafollicular cells 
D)  capillaries 
E)  portal system 
A)  C cells 
B)  follicles 
C)  parafollicular cells 
D)  capillaries 
E)  portal system

Question 7

The posterior pituitary gland is stimulated to secrete hormones by

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A)  stimulation of neurons within the hypothalamus 
B)  stimulation of glandular cells within the posterior pituitary 
C)  stimulation of the cells of the infundibulum 
D)  stimulation of neurons within the anterior pituitary 
E)  all of the methods are correct. 
A)  stimulation of neurons within the hypothalamus 
B)  stimulation of glandular cells within the posterior pituitary 
C)  stimulation of the cells of the infundibulum 
D)  stimulation of neurons within the anterior pituitary 
E)  all of the methods are correct.

Question 8

Secretion of hormones is controlled by

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A)  the concentration of mineral ions in the blood. 
B)  neural input. 
C)  tropic hormones. 
D)  the concentration of mineral ions in the blood and tropic hormones. 
E)  all of these things. 
A)  the concentration of mineral ions in the blood. 
B)  neural input. 
C)  tropic hormones. 
D)  the concentration of mineral ions in the blood and tropic hormones. 
E)  all of these things.

Question 9

Adrenal androgens

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A)  are produced in large amounts by the adrenal medulla. 
B)  stimulate the development of male sexual characteristics. 
C)  reduce the inflammatory response as a primary effect. 
D)  cause reabsorption of potassium and water. 
E)  have all of these properties. 
A)  are produced in large amounts by the adrenal medulla. 
B)  stimulate the development of male sexual characteristics. 
C)  reduce the inflammatory response as a primary effect. 
D)  cause reabsorption of potassium and water. 
E)  have all of these properties.

Question 10

This figure shows the endocrine system. Which number indicates the thymus gland?

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A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 11

The hypothalamus controls the activity of the pituitary gland by

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A)  secreting neurohormones. 
B)  secreting releasing hormones. 
C)  secreting inhibiting hormones. 
D)  stimulation of nerve cells within the hypothalamus which extend into the posterior pituitary gland. 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  secreting neurohormones. 
B)  secreting releasing hormones. 
C)  secreting inhibiting hormones. 
D)  stimulation of nerve cells within the hypothalamus which extend into the posterior pituitary gland. 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 12

Secretion of which of these hormones would increase shortly after a meal?

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A)  glucagon 
B)  growth hormone 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  glucocorticoids 
E)  insulin 
A)  glucagon 
B)  growth hormone 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  glucocorticoids 
E)  insulin

Question 13

Cortisol

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A)  is classified as a glucocorticoid. 
B)  initiates the breakdown of protein and fat. 
C)  reduces the inflammatory effect (when in pharmacological doses). 
D)  secretion is stimulated by ACTH. 
E)  has all of these properties. 
A)  is classified as a glucocorticoid. 
B)  initiates the breakdown of protein and fat. 
C)  reduces the inflammatory effect (when in pharmacological doses). 
D)  secretion is stimulated by ACTH. 
E)  has all of these properties.

Question 14

Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the

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A)  thyroid gland. 
B)  pancreas isles of Langerhans in the pancreas. 
C)  parathyroid gland. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
E)  kidney. 
A)  thyroid gland. 
B)  pancreas isles of Langerhans in the pancreas. 
C)  parathyroid gland. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
E)  kidney.

Question 15

Which of these statements concerning hormone action is true?

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A)  Most protein and peptide hormones bind to receptors on the surface of the cell membrane. 
B)  The combination of a hormone with its receptor may alter the permeability of the cell membrane. 
C)  A hormone that combines with a receptor in the cell membrane may act as a first messenger. 
D)  Cyclic AMP (cAMP) functions as a second messenger. 
E)  All of these are true statements. 
A)  Most protein and peptide hormones bind to receptors on the surface of the cell membrane. 
B)  The combination of a hormone with its receptor may alter the permeability of the cell membrane. 
C)  A hormone that combines with a receptor in the cell membrane may act as a first messenger. 
D)  Cyclic AMP (cAMP) functions as a second messenger. 
E)  All of these are true statements.

Question 16

Most hormones are taken up and degraded by the _____________ and _____________.

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A)  liver; kidney 
B)  spleen; kidney 
C)  spleen; liver 
D)  bone marrow; spleen 
E)  bone marrow; liver 
A)  liver; kidney 
B)  spleen; kidney 
C)  spleen; liver 
D)  bone marrow; spleen 
E)  bone marrow; liver

Question 17

Insulin is secreted in response to

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A)  increased blood glucose levels. 
B)  decreased parasympathetic stimulation. 
C)  decreased blood levels of amino acids. 
D)  All of these stimulate insulin secretion. 
A)  increased blood glucose levels. 
B)  decreased parasympathetic stimulation. 
C)  decreased blood levels of amino acids. 
D)  All of these stimulate insulin secretion.

Question 18

Lipid soluble hormones:

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A)  are polar molecules 
B)  bind to intracellular receptors in the target cell 
C)  dissolve readily in water for easy transport in the blood 
D)  include those hormones derived from proteins and amino acids 
E)  All of the items are true of lipid soluble hormones. 
A)  are polar molecules 
B)  bind to intracellular receptors in the target cell 
C)  dissolve readily in water for easy transport in the blood 
D)  include those hormones derived from proteins and amino acids 
E)  All of the items are true of lipid soluble hormones.

Question 19

Gonadotropins

Accepted Answer

A)  are secreted by the posterior pituitary. 
B)  regulate growth, development and function of the ovaries and testes. 
C)  include both TSH and ACTH. 
D)  are controlled by a releasing hormone from the thyroid gland. 
E)  directly promote water retention by the kidneys. 
A)  are secreted by the posterior pituitary. 
B)  regulate growth, development and function of the ovaries and testes. 
C)  include both TSH and ACTH. 
D)  are controlled by a releasing hormone from the thyroid gland. 
E)  directly promote water retention by the kidneys.

Type I diabetes mellitus

Follicle stimulating hormone is secreted by the

Membrane-bound receptors can

Exocrine glands differ from endocrine glands in that exocrine glands

Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its location or function?

Thyroid hormones are synthesized and stored in the _______ of the thyroid.

The posterior pituitary gland is stimulated to secrete hormones by

Secretion of hormones is controlled by

Adrenal androgens

This figure shows the endocrine system. Which number indicates the thymus gland?

The hypothalamus controls the activity of the pituitary gland by

Secretion of which of these hormones would increase shortly after a meal?

Cortisol

Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the

Which of these statements concerning hormone action is true?

Most hormones are taken up and degraded by the _ and _.

Insulin is secreted in response to

Lipid soluble hormones:

Gonadotropins

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Type I diabetes mellitus

Follicle stimulating hormone is secreted by the

Membrane-bound receptors can

Exocrine glands differ from endocrine glands in that exocrine glands

Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its location or function?

Thyroid hormones are synthesized and stored in the _______ of the thyroid.

The posterior pituitary gland is stimulated to secrete hormones by

Secretion of hormones is controlled by

Adrenal androgens

This figure shows the endocrine system. Which number indicates the thymus gland?

The hypothalamus controls the activity of the pituitary gland by

Secretion of which of these hormones would increase shortly after a meal?

Cortisol

Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the

Which of these statements concerning hormone action is true?

Most hormones are taken up and degraded by the _____________ and _____________.

Insulin is secreted in response to

Lipid soluble hormones:

Gonadotropins

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Structures and Their Functions

Tissuesasis of Life

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Joints

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

Urinary System and Fluid Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Heredity, and Aging

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Most hormones are taken up and degraded by the _ and _.