Question 1

Which of the following statements about the adrenal cortex correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains modified neurons called chromaffin cells. 
B)  It acts as part of the sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  It consists of three layers,each of which secretes a different corticosteroid. 
D)  It helps boost glucose levels by breaking down glycogen into glucose. 
A)  It contains modified neurons called chromaffin cells. 
B)  It acts as part of the sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  It consists of three layers,each of which secretes a different corticosteroid. 
D)  It helps boost glucose levels by breaking down glycogen into glucose.

Question 2

The more ____________________ a cell has,the more sensitive it will be to a hormone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The more ____________________ a cell has,the more...

Question 3

Calcitonin exerts its effect on which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bones 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Intestines 
D)  Liver 
A)  Bones 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Intestines 
D)  Liver

Question 4

The innermost layer of the adrenal cortex is called the ____________________; it secretes ____________________.

Accepted Answer

zona retic

Question 5

The middle layer of the adrenal cortex is called the ____________________; it secretes ____________________.

Accepted Answer

zona fasci

Question 6

Which gland is part of both the endocrine and immune systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Pineal gland 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Adrenal glands 
A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Pineal gland 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Adrenal glands

Question 7

The endocrine gland that influences more body processes than any other endocrine gland is the

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid gland. 
B)  pituitary gland. 
C)  adrenal gland. 
D)  pineal gland. 
A)  thyroid gland. 
B)  pituitary gland. 
C)  adrenal gland. 
D)  pineal gland.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete their hormone into the bloodstream. 
B)  Endocrine glands respond quickly to stimuli. 
C)  The endocrine system exerts short-lived effects. 
D)  The endocrine system adapts quickly to continual stimulation. 
A)  Endocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete their hormone into the bloodstream. 
B)  Endocrine glands respond quickly to stimuli. 
C)  The endocrine system exerts short-lived effects. 
D)  The endocrine system adapts quickly to continual stimulation.

Question 9

Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone may result in which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cretinism 
B)  Goiter 
C)  Gigantism 
D)  Grave's disease 
A)  Cretinism 
B)  Goiter 
C)  Gigantism 
D)  Grave's disease

Question 10

The principal glucocorticoid is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The principal glucocorticoid is ____________________....

Question 11

Vasopressin is another name for ____________________.

Accepted Answer

antidiuret

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the effects of parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  The movement of calcium from blood to bone 
B)  The excretion of calcium in the intestines 
C)  The reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys 
D)  Increase the rate of metabolism 
A)  The movement of calcium from blood to bone 
B)  The excretion of calcium in the intestines 
C)  The reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys 
D)  Increase the rate of metabolism

Question 13

During a time of stress,which layer of the adrenal cortex would you expect to be the most active?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zona glomerulosa 
B)  Zona fasciculata 
C)  Zona reticularis 
D)  All three zones 
A)  Zona glomerulosa 
B)  Zona fasciculata 
C)  Zona reticularis 
D)  All three zones

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the pancreas is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is primarily an endocrine gland. 
B)  It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. 
C)  Pancreatic islets consist of a single cell type. 
D)  It lies just in front of the stomach. 
A)  It is primarily an endocrine gland. 
B)  It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. 
C)  Pancreatic islets consist of a single cell type. 
D)  It lies just in front of the stomach.

Question 15

The cells of the ovarian follicle secrete the hormone ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cells of the ovarian follicle secrete...

Question 16

How does thyroid hormone affect heat production?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes shivering,which increases warmth. 
B)  It stimulates metabolism,which increases warmth. 
C)  It promotes the secretion of catecholamines,which dilates blood vessels and,therefore,increases warmth. 
D)  It increases the heart rate,which promotes circulation to increase warmth. 
A)  It causes shivering,which increases warmth. 
B)  It stimulates metabolism,which increases warmth. 
C)  It promotes the secretion of catecholamines,which dilates blood vessels and,therefore,increases warmth. 
D)  It increases the heart rate,which promotes circulation to increase warmth.

Question 17

What is the mechanism whereby one endocrine gland stimulates another endocrine gland to secrete a hormone,which,in turn,causes the first endocrine gland to stop production of its hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative feedback 
B)  Positive feedback 
C)  Second messenger system 
D)  Hormone-inhibiting mechanism 
A)  Negative feedback 
B)  Positive feedback 
C)  Second messenger system 
D)  Hormone-inhibiting mechanism

Question 18

What would you expect to occur in response to increasing blood levels of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parathyroid gland to secrete parathyroid hormone 
B)  The thyroid gland to release calcitonin 
C)  The thyroid gland to suppress release of calcitonin 
D)  The adrenal medulla to secrete catecholamines 
A)  The parathyroid gland to secrete parathyroid hormone 
B)  The thyroid gland to release calcitonin 
C)  The thyroid gland to suppress release of calcitonin 
D)  The adrenal medulla to secrete catecholamines

Exam 12: Endocrine System

Which of the following statements about the adrenal cortex correct?

The more ____________________ a cell has,the more sensitive it will be to a hormone.

Calcitonin exerts its effect on which organ?

The innermost layer of the adrenal cortex is called the ____________________; it secretes ____________________.

The middle layer of the adrenal cortex is called the ____________________; it secretes ____________________.

Which gland is part of both the endocrine and immune systems?

The endocrine gland that influences more body processes than any other endocrine gland is the

Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is true?

Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone may result in which disorder?

The principal glucocorticoid is ____________________.

Vasopressin is another name for ____________________.

Which of the following is one of the effects of parathyroid hormone?

During a time of stress,which layer of the adrenal cortex would you expect to be the most active?

Which of the following statements about the pancreas is correct?

The cells of the ovarian follicle secrete the hormone ____________________.

How does thyroid hormone affect heat production?

What is the mechanism whereby one endocrine gland stimulates another endocrine gland to secrete a hormone,which,in turn,causes the first endocrine gland to stop production of its hormone?

What would you expect to occur in response to increasing blood levels of calcium?

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