Question 1

Hormones with short half-lives

Accepted Answer

A) are usually lipid-soluble. 
B) are maintained at relatively constant levels. 
C) have concentrations that increase slowly. 
D) regulate activities of delayed onset and long duration. 
E) regulate activities of rapid onset and short duration. 
A) are usually lipid-soluble. 
B) are maintained at relatively constant levels. 
C) have concentrations that increase slowly. 
D) regulate activities of delayed onset and long duration. 
E) regulate activities of rapid onset and short duration.

Question 2

How do hormones and target cells recognize one another?

Accepted Answer

A) by signs 
B) by the location of the target cells 
C) by the presence of specific receptor molecules on the target cells 
D) by the function of the target cells 
E) by the location of the hormones 
A) by signs 
B) by the location of the target cells 
C) by the presence of specific receptor molecules on the target cells 
D) by the function of the target cells 
E) by the location of the hormones

Question 3

Match the chemical signal with the appropriate description.
-endocrine

Accepted Answer

A) chemicals produced by neurons that function as hormones 
B) chemicals that act locally on nearby cells 
C) chemical secreted by presynaptic terminal 
D) influences same cell type from which it is secreted 
E) chemical secreted into blood by specialized cells; travels some distance to target tissues 
A) chemicals produced by neurons that function as hormones 
B) chemicals that act locally on nearby cells 
C) chemical secreted by presynaptic terminal 
D) influences same cell type from which it is secreted 
E) chemical secreted into blood by specialized cells; travels some distance to target tissues

Question 4

In general,lipid-soluble hormones exhibit which type(s)of hormone secretion pattern(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) chronic hormone secretion 
B) chronic and acute hormone secretion 
C) acute and episodic hormone secretion 
D) episodic hormone secretion 
E) chronic and episodic hormone secretion 
A) chronic hormone secretion 
B) chronic and acute hormone secretion 
C) acute and episodic hormone secretion 
D) episodic hormone secretion 
E) chronic and episodic hormone secretion

Question 5

Receptors for most lipid-soluble hormones are located

Accepted Answer

A) in the cytoplasm of their target cells. 
B) on the plasma membrane of their target cells. 
C) in the lysosomes of their target cells. 
D) on the nuclear membrane of their target cells. 
E) in the nucleus or cytoplasm of their target cells. 
A) in the cytoplasm of their target cells. 
B) on the plasma membrane of their target cells. 
C) in the lysosomes of their target cells. 
D) on the nuclear membrane of their target cells. 
E) in the nucleus or cytoplasm of their target cells.

Question 6

What is it about a cell that identifies it as a target cell for a hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) the presence of a receptor specific for that hormone 
B) its location near the gland that secretes that hormone 
C) the ability of the target cell to perform a specific function 
D) its ability to inactivate the hormone 
E) the size of the target cell 
A) the presence of a receptor specific for that hormone 
B) its location near the gland that secretes that hormone 
C) the ability of the target cell to perform a specific function 
D) its ability to inactivate the hormone 
E) the size of the target cell

Question 7

Secretion of one hormone by the action of another hormone is control by _______ stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) hormonal 
B) neural 
C) humoral 
D) visceral 
A) hormonal 
B) neural 
C) humoral 
D) visceral

Hormones with short half-lives

How do hormones and target cells recognize one another?

Match the chemical signal with the appropriate description. -endocrine

In general,lipid-soluble hormones exhibit which type(s)of hormone secretion pattern(s)?

Receptors for most lipid-soluble hormones are located

What is it about a cell that identifies it as a target cell for a hormone?

Secretion of one hormone by the action of another hormone is control by _______ stimuli.

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The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

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Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Endocrine Glands

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Exam 17: Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Hormones with short half-lives

How do hormones and target cells recognize one another?

Match the chemical signal with the appropriate description. -endocrine

In general,lipid-soluble hormones exhibit which type(s)of hormone secretion pattern(s)?

Receptors for most lipid-soluble hormones are located

What is it about a cell that identifies it as a target cell for a hormone?

Secretion of one hormone by the action of another hormone is control by _______ stimuli.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water,electrolyte,and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development,growth,aging,and Genetics

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