Question 1

Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates stomach secretions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The __________ _________ is a small gland that is indirectly sensitive to light and produces melatonin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ _________ is a small gland...

Question 3

Glucagon:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the release of hGH from the pituitary gland. 
B)  decreases the basal metabolic rate. 
C)  regulates the movement of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine. 
D)  accelerates the conversion of glycogen to glucose. 
A)  stimulates the release of hGH from the pituitary gland. 
B)  decreases the basal metabolic rate. 
C)  regulates the movement of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine. 
D)  accelerates the conversion of glycogen to glucose.

Question 4

Which statement regarding this organ is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is both endocrine and exocrine. 
B)  It is involved in maturation of certain immune cells. 
C)  It is responsible for the fight-or-flight response. 
D)  This organ's endocrine function becomes limited after puberty. 
A)  It is both endocrine and exocrine. 
B)  It is involved in maturation of certain immune cells. 
C)  It is responsible for the fight-or-flight response. 
D)  This organ's endocrine function becomes limited after puberty.

Question 5

Most hormones are regulated by the homeostatic mechanism known as negative feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

President John F. Kennedy suffered from Cushing's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Parathyroid hormone works with _____________ in maintaining blood calcium homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B 
B)  calcitonin 
C)  T4 
D)  aldosterone 
A)  vitamin B 
B)  calcitonin 
C)  T4 
D)  aldosterone

Question 8

Phthalates and BPA have what effect on humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cause premature aging 
B)  Act to accumulate cell damage 
C)  Facilitate failure of organ systems 
D)  Act as endocrine disruptors impacting development 
A)  Cause premature aging 
B)  Act to accumulate cell damage 
C)  Facilitate failure of organ systems 
D)  Act as endocrine disruptors impacting development

Question 9

Which organ system is most similar to the endocrine system in terms of coordinating the functions of the organism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiovascular 
B)  Nervous 
C)  Integumentary 
D)  Respiratory 
A)  Cardiovascular 
B)  Nervous 
C)  Integumentary 
D)  Respiratory

Question 10

Insulin stimulates the liver to convert its glycogen reserves to glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How are hormones levels controlled?

Accepted Answer

Most hormones are controlled via negativ

Question 12

Both T3 and T4 require ___________ to complete their production, and it is easily provided by including salt in the diet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both T3 and T4 require ___________ to...

Question 13

What causes the development of secondary sex characteristics in males and females?

Accepted Answer

A)  hGH 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  FSH and LH 
D)  Oxytocin 
A)  hGH 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  FSH and LH 
D)  Oxytocin

Question 14

The endocrine system communicates with cells using chemical messengers called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The endocrine system communicates with cells using...

Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates stomach secretions.

The __ _ is a small gland that is indirectly sensitive to light and produces melatonin.

Glucagon:

Which statement regarding this organ is true?

Most hormones are regulated by the homeostatic mechanism known as negative feedback.

President John F. Kennedy suffered from Cushing's disease.

Parathyroid hormone works with _____________ in maintaining blood calcium homeostasis.

Phthalates and BPA have what effect on humans?

Which organ system is most similar to the endocrine system in terms of coordinating the functions of the organism?

Insulin stimulates the liver to convert its glycogen reserves to glucose.

How are hormones levels controlled?

Both T3 and T4 require ___________ to complete their production, and it is easily provided by including salt in the diet.

What causes the development of secondary sex characteristics in males and females?

The endocrine system communicates with cells using chemical messengers called _______________.

What Is Life

Where Do We Come From and Where Do We Fit

Everyday Chemistry of Life

Cells: Organization and Communication

Tissues

The Skeletomuscular System

The Nervous System

The Special Senses

Immunity and the Lymphatic System

Infectious Disease and Epidemiology

The Human Microbiome

Cancer

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System: Movement of Air

Nutrition: You Are What You Eat

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems: Maintaining the Species

Pregnancy: Development From Conception to Newborn

Inheritance, Genetics, and Molecular Biology

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Exam 18: The Endocrine System and Development

Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates stomach secretions.

The __________ _________ is a small gland that is indirectly sensitive to light and produces melatonin.

Glucagon:

Which statement regarding this organ is true?

Most hormones are regulated by the homeostatic mechanism known as negative feedback.

President John F. Kennedy suffered from Cushing's disease.

Parathyroid hormone works with _____________ in maintaining blood calcium homeostasis.

Phthalates and BPA have what effect on humans?

Which organ system is most similar to the endocrine system in terms of coordinating the functions of the organism?

Insulin stimulates the liver to convert its glycogen reserves to glucose.

How are hormones levels controlled?

Both T3 and T4 require ___________ to complete their production, and it is easily provided by including salt in the diet.

What causes the development of secondary sex characteristics in males and females?

The endocrine system communicates with cells using chemical messengers called _______________.

What Is Life

Where Do We Come From and Where Do We Fit

Everyday Chemistry of Life

Cells: Organization and Communication

Tissues

The Skeletomuscular System

The Nervous System

The Special Senses

Immunity and the Lymphatic System

Infectious Disease and Epidemiology

The Human Microbiome

Cancer

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System: Movement of Air

Nutrition: You Are What You Eat

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems: Maintaining the Species

Pregnancy: Development From Conception to Newborn

Inheritance, Genetics, and Molecular Biology

Filters

The __ _ is a small gland that is indirectly sensitive to light and produces melatonin.