Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the glucocorticoids?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein breakdown 
B)  glucose formation 
C)  breakdown of triglycerides 
D)  increases reabsorption of Na + from the urine into the blood 
E)  anti-inflammatory effects 
A)  protein breakdown 
B)  glucose formation 
C)  breakdown of triglycerides 
D)  increases reabsorption of Na + from the urine into the blood 
E)  anti-inflammatory effects

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a way hormone secretion is regulated?

Accepted Answer

A)  signals from the nervous system 
B)  chemical changes in the blood 
C)  signals from the peripheral nervous system 
D)  the action of other hormones 
E)  both signals from the nervous system and chemical changes in the blood 
A)  signals from the nervous system 
B)  chemical changes in the blood 
C)  signals from the peripheral nervous system 
D)  the action of other hormones 
E)  both signals from the nervous system and chemical changes in the blood

Question 3

Parathyroid hormone is the major regulator of which ions in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  sodium 
C)  potassium 
D)  chloride 
E)  manganese 
A)  calcium 
B)  sodium 
C)  potassium 
D)  chloride 
E)  manganese

Question 4

Enuresis, or bedwetting, may be caused by psychological, anatomical or physiological factors. In the latter case, vasopressin is often prescribed and is a very effective treatment. What is vasopressin? How can it prevent enuresis?

Accepted Answer

Vasopressin is also called antidiuretic

Question 5

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal medulla. 
B)  adrenal cortex. 
C)  renal cortex. 
D)  thyroid. 
E)  parathyroid. 
A)  adrenal medulla. 
B)  adrenal cortex. 
C)  renal cortex. 
D)  thyroid. 
E)  parathyroid.

Question 6

The primary androgen produced by the male is ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  testosterone 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  inhibin 
E)  progesterone 
A)  estrogen 
B)  testosterone 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  inhibin 
E)  progesterone

Question 7

Which hormone increases metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  glucagon 
D)  thyroid hormone 
E)  calcitonin 
A)  insulin 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C)  glucagon 
D)  thyroid hormone 
E)  calcitonin

Question 8

The amount of ADH that is secreted varies with

Accepted Answer

A)  blood osmotic pressure. 
B)  blood calcium levels. 
C)  oxygen content of blood 
D)  blood levels of glucose. 
E)  All of these answer choices are correct. 
A)  blood osmotic pressure. 
B)  blood calcium levels. 
C)  oxygen content of blood 
D)  blood levels of glucose. 
E)  All of these answer choices are correct.

Question 9

Which type of anterior pituitary cell secretes human growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyrotrophs 
B)  gonadotrophs 
C)  somatotrophs 
D)  lactotrophs 
E)  corticotrophs 
A)  thyrotrophs 
B)  gonadotrophs 
C)  somatotrophs 
D)  lactotrophs 
E)  corticotrophs

Question 10

The hormones from this gland help regulate metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A)  C 
B)  D 
C)  A 
D)  G 
E)  I 
A)  C 
B)  D 
C)  A 
D)  G 
E)  I

Question 11

Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates Cortisol production?

Accepted Answer

A)  leutinizing hormone 
B)  prolactin 
C)  insulin like growth factors 
D)  melanocyte stimulating hormone 
E)  adrenocorticotropic hormone 
A)  leutinizing hormone 
B)  prolactin 
C)  insulin like growth factors 
D)  melanocyte stimulating hormone 
E)  adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates chemical composition and volume of the internal environment 
B)  regulates metabolism 
C)  regulates glandular secretions 
D)  produces electrolytes 
E)  controls growth and development 
A)  regulates chemical composition and volume of the internal environment 
B)  regulates metabolism 
C)  regulates glandular secretions 
D)  produces electrolytes 
E)  controls growth and development

Question 13

Which of the following are lipid soluble hormones derived from cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  steroids 
B)  thyroid hormones 
C)  nitric oxide 
D)  amine hormones 
E)  peptide hormones 
A)  steroids 
B)  thyroid hormones 
C)  nitric oxide 
D)  amine hormones 
E)  peptide hormones

Question 14

This gland produces stress-reducing steroid hormones.

Accepted Answer

A)  D 
B)  G 
C)  H 
D)  I 
E)  F 
A)  D 
B)  G 
C)  H 
D)  I 
E)  F

Question 15

Complete loss of the aldosterone will lead to death due to

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased heart rate. 
B)  decreased airway dilation. 
C)  dehydration. 
D)  no oxygen to the brain. 
E)  kidney failure. 
A)  decreased heart rate. 
B)  decreased airway dilation. 
C)  dehydration. 
D)  no oxygen to the brain. 
E)  kidney failure.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a glucocorticoid effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein and fat breakdown 
B)  glucose formation 
C)  immune suppression 
D)  reduction of inflammation 
E)  increase in blood cell production 
A)  protein and fat breakdown 
B)  glucose formation 
C)  immune suppression 
D)  reduction of inflammation 
E)  increase in blood cell production

Question 17

Which of the following is a major eicosanoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  prostaglandins 
B)  leukotrienes 
C)  glycoproteins 
D)  both prostaglandins and leukotrienes 
E)  All of these choices. 
A)  prostaglandins 
B)  leukotrienes 
C)  glycoproteins 
D)  both prostaglandins and leukotrienes 
E)  All of these choices.

Question 18

When a hormone is present in excessive levels, the number of target-cell receptors may decrease. This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor recognition. 
B)  circulating hormone. 
C)  paracrine. 
D)  up regulation. 
E)  down regulation. 
A)  receptor recognition. 
B)  circulating hormone. 
C)  paracrine. 
D)  up regulation. 
E)  down regulation.

Question 19

Which of the following hormones opposes the action of parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid stimulating hormone 
B)  testosterone 
C)  insulin 
D)  calcitonin 
E)  calcitriol 
A)  thyroid stimulating hormone 
B)  testosterone 
C)  insulin 
D)  calcitonin 
E)  calcitriol

Question 20

Which level secretes mainly aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Exam 17: The Endocrine System

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the glucocorticoids?

Which of the following is NOT a way hormone secretion is regulated?

Parathyroid hormone is the major regulator of which ions in the blood?

Enuresis, or bedwetting, may be caused by psychological, anatomical or physiological factors. In the latter case, vasopressin is often prescribed and is a very effective treatment. What is vasopressin? How can it prevent enuresis?

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by the

The primary androgen produced by the male is ___.

Which hormone increases metabolic rate?

The amount of ADH that is secreted varies with

Which type of anterior pituitary cell secretes human growth hormone?

The hormones from this gland help regulate metabolism.

Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates Cortisol production?

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

Which of the following are lipid soluble hormones derived from cholesterol?

This gland produces stress-reducing steroid hormones.

Complete loss of the aldosterone will lead to death due to

Which of the following is NOT a glucocorticoid effect?

Which of the following is a major eicosanoid?

When a hormone is present in excessive levels, the number of target-cell receptors may decrease. This is called

Which of the following hormones opposes the action of parathyroid hormone?

Which level secretes mainly aldosterone?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Introduction to the Skeletal System

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Introduction to the Nervous System

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems and Development

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