Question 1

The primary capillary plexus of the hypophyseal portal system is located in

Accepted Answer

A)  the median eminence. 
B)  the pars tuberalis. 
C)  the infundibular stalk. 
D)  the hypothalamus. 
A)  the median eminence. 
B)  the pars tuberalis. 
C)  the infundibular stalk. 
D)  the hypothalamus. A

Question 2

The secretion of hormones by the anterior lobe of the pituitary is controlled by the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  pancreatic islets. 
C)  pars distalis. 
D)  atria of the heart. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  pancreatic islets. 
C)  pars distalis. 
D)  atria of the heart. A

Question 3

Pancreatic cell type that produces glucagon.

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma cells 
B)  beta cells 
C)  alpha cells 
D)  PP cells 
E)  delta cells 
A)  gamma cells 
B)  beta cells 
C)  alpha cells 
D)  PP cells 
E)  delta cells C

Question 4

Which endocrine gland stands out in X-ray images and helps radiologists get oriented in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  the hypothalamus 
B)  the thyroid gland 
C)  the pituitary gland 
D)  the pineal gland 
A)  the hypothalamus 
B)  the thyroid gland 
C)  the pituitary gland 
D)  the pineal gland

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning the supraoptic nucleus is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gets its name because it is superior to the optic chiasma. 
B)  It produces the hormone oxytocin. 
C)  It is part of the hypothalamus. 
D)  It is a brain nucleus rather than a cell nucleus. 
A)  It gets its name because it is superior to the optic chiasma. 
B)  It produces the hormone oxytocin. 
C)  It is part of the hypothalamus. 
D)  It is a brain nucleus rather than a cell nucleus.

Question 6

The action of the parathyroid hormone is counteracted by

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin. 
B)  oxytocin. 
C)  GH. 
D)  thyroxin. 
A)  calcitonin. 
B)  oxytocin. 
C)  GH. 
D)  thyroxin.

Question 7

Compared to most other organs in the body, endocrine organs are

Accepted Answer

A)  mainly epithelial cells. 
B)  well vascularized. 
C)  poorly vascularized. 
D)  have an average amount of vascularization. 
A)  mainly epithelial cells. 
B)  well vascularized. 
C)  poorly vascularized. 
D)  have an average amount of vascularization.

Question 8

The heart contains endocrine cells that secrete atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The hypophyseal pouch is involved in the formation of the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

produces contraction of the smooth musculature of the male and female reproductive tracts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of produces contraction of the smooth musculature of...

Question 11

Which of the following is a major source of steroid hormones in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  the adrenal medulla 
B)  the pituitary 
C)  the thyroid 
D)  the gonads 
A)  the adrenal medulla 
B)  the pituitary 
C)  the thyroid 
D)  the gonads

Question 12

Individuals with type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A)  have pancreases that produce and secrete very little insulin. 
B)  have an absolute requirement for insulin injections. 
C)  may often control their disease by diet and exercise. 
D)  have normal concentrations of glucose in their blood. 
A)  have pancreases that produce and secrete very little insulin. 
B)  have an absolute requirement for insulin injections. 
C)  may often control their disease by diet and exercise. 
D)  have normal concentrations of glucose in their blood.

Question 13

Cells that manufacture and secrete ACTH are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  pituitary gland. 
C)  adrenal medulla. 
D)  heart. 
A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  pituitary gland. 
C)  adrenal medulla. 
D)  heart.

Question 14

Pancreatic cell type that produces insulin.

Accepted Answer

A)  beta cells 
B)  alpha cells 
C)  delta cells 
D)  gamma cells 
E)  PP cells 
A)  beta cells 
B)  alpha cells 
C)  delta cells 
D)  gamma cells 
E)  PP cells

Question 15

Hyperthyroidism, known as disease, is an autoimmune condition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hyperthyroidism, known as disease, is an autoimmune...

Question 16

The pituitary gland atrophies with age and by age 80 is replaced by adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements concerning the endocrine glands is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  They secrete messenger molecules called hormones. 
B)  They are a group of ductless glands. 
C)  The hormones they secrete travel more quickly than nerve impulses. 
D)  The hormones they secrete regulate processes such as growth and metabolism. 
A)  They secrete messenger molecules called hormones. 
B)  They are a group of ductless glands. 
C)  The hormones they secrete travel more quickly than nerve impulses. 
D)  The hormones they secrete regulate processes such as growth and metabolism.

Question 18

Steroid hormones are synthesized from cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cells that manufacture and secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  pars distalis. 
D)  thyroid gland. 
A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  pars distalis. 
D)  thyroid gland.

Question 20

Which of the following hormones is secreted by cardiac muscle cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine 
B)  FSH 
C)  ADH 
D)  atrial natriuretic hormone 
A)  epinephrine 
B)  FSH 
C)  ADH 
D)  atrial natriuretic hormone

Exam 17: The Nervous System: Autonomic Division

The primary capillary plexus of the hypophyseal portal system is located in

The secretion of hormones by the anterior lobe of the pituitary is controlled by the

Pancreatic cell type that produces glucagon.

Which endocrine gland stands out in X-ray images and helps radiologists get oriented in the brain?

Which of the following statements concerning the supraoptic nucleus is false?

The action of the parathyroid hormone is counteracted by

Compared to most other organs in the body, endocrine organs are

The heart contains endocrine cells that secrete atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP).

The hypophyseal pouch is involved in the formation of the

produces contraction of the smooth musculature of the male and female reproductive tracts.

Which of the following is a major source of steroid hormones in the body?

Individuals with type 2 diabetes

Cells that manufacture and secrete ACTH are located in the

Pancreatic cell type that produces insulin.

Hyperthyroidism, known as disease, is an autoimmune condition.

The pituitary gland atrophies with age and by age 80 is replaced by adipose tissue.

Which of the following statements concerning the endocrine glands is incorrect?

Steroid hormones are synthesized from cholesterol.

Cells that manufacture and secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone are located in the

Which of the following hormones is secreted by cardiac muscle cells?

An Introduction to Anatomy

The Cell

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Axial Division

The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: the Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: the Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: the Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: the Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Pathways and Higher-Order Functions

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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