Question 1

The second stage of the physiological response to long-lasting stress is called the

Accepted Answer

A) stressor stage 
B) resistance reaction 
C) alarm reaction 
D) flight-or-fight response 
E) exhaustion stage 
A) stressor stage 
B) resistance reaction 
C) alarm reaction 
D) flight-or-fight response 
E) exhaustion stage

Question 2

Which of the following statements describe common characteristics of prostaglandins?

Accepted Answer

A) act as local hormones 
B) help mediate inflammation 
C) derived from fatty acids 
D) act as local hormones, help mediate inflammation, and derived from fatty acids 
E) none of the choices is correct 
A) act as local hormones 
B) help mediate inflammation 
C) derived from fatty acids 
D) act as local hormones, help mediate inflammation, and derived from fatty acids 
E) none of the choices is correct

Question 3

FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is inhibited by a peptide hormone released by the gonads called

Accepted Answer

A) relaxin 
B) testosterone 
C) LH 
D) inhibin 
E) androgen 
A) relaxin 
B) testosterone 
C) LH 
D) inhibin 
E) androgen

Question 4

Insulin is commonly secreted by the pancreas after a carbohydrate-rich meal in order to

Accepted Answer

A) increase the uptake of glucose from the blood into the tissue cells. 
B) decrease the permeability of cell membranes to glucose. 
C) increase the production of glucose from glycogen. 
D) increase the concentration of blood glucose. 
E) increase the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood. 
A) increase the uptake of glucose from the blood into the tissue cells. 
B) decrease the permeability of cell membranes to glucose. 
C) increase the production of glucose from glycogen. 
D) increase the concentration of blood glucose. 
E) increase the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood.

Question 5

If the resistance stage of the stress response fails to combat the stressor, exhaustion may ensue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The thymus gland is largest in infancy and is replaced by adipose and areolar connective tissue as a person ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Small protein hormones called somatomedins are released from the liver, skeletal muscle, cartilage and bone in response to an increased concentration of growth hormone in the plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Hormone secretion is primarily regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Glucocorticoids do not have an effect on the activity of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The hormone released in response to low blood calcium levels is

Accepted Answer

A) oxytocin 
B) parathyroid hormone 
C) thyroxine 
D) growth hormone 
E) calcitonin 
A) oxytocin 
B) parathyroid hormone 
C) thyroxine 
D) growth hormone 
E) calcitonin

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of the region labeled B in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) Active during the fight-or-flight response. 
B) Stimulated by sympathetic division of the ANS. 
C) Releases adrenaline during the first stage of the stress response. 
D) Contain specialized cells called chromaffin cells. 
E) Release hormones that have dramatic anti-inflammatory effects. 
A) Active during the fight-or-flight response. 
B) Stimulated by sympathetic division of the ANS. 
C) Releases adrenaline during the first stage of the stress response. 
D) Contain specialized cells called chromaffin cells. 
E) Release hormones that have dramatic anti-inflammatory effects.

Question 12

Calcitonin is a hormone released by the parafollicular cells of the

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal cortex 
B) thyroid gland 
C) parathyroid gland 
D) pituitary gland 
E) thymus gland 
A) adrenal cortex 
B) thyroid gland 
C) parathyroid gland 
D) pituitary gland 
E) thymus gland

Question 13

Which of the following organs contain hormone-secreting cells?

Accepted Answer

A) stomach 
B) liver 
C) skin 
D) stomach, liver, and skin 
E) none of the choices is correct 
A) stomach 
B) liver 
C) skin 
D) stomach, liver, and skin 
E) none of the choices is correct

Question 14

Pheochromocytomas are benign tumors of the adrenal medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following endocrine glands is directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal medulla 
B) adrenal cortex 
C) anterior pituitary gland 
D) thyroid gland 
E) thymus gland 
A) adrenal medulla 
B) adrenal cortex 
C) anterior pituitary gland 
D) thyroid gland 
E) thymus gland

Question 16

A decline in the number of pancreatic beta cells is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes insipidus 
B) type II diabetes 
C) type I diabetes 
D) Cushing's syndrome 
E) noninsulin-dependent diabetes 
A) diabetes insipidus 
B) type II diabetes 
C) type I diabetes 
D) Cushing's syndrome 
E) noninsulin-dependent diabetes

Question 17

The nervous system and the endocrine system regulate homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The drug RU486 (mifepristone)induces abortion during early pregnancy by blocking receptors for

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) testosterone 
C) progesterone 
D) follicle-stimulating hormone 
E) luteinizing hormone 
A) estrogen 
B) testosterone 
C) progesterone 
D) follicle-stimulating hormone 
E) luteinizing hormone

Question 19

Which of the following hormones inhibits the action of osteoclasts?

Accepted Answer

A) oxytocin 
B) vasopressin 
C) calcitonin 
D) parathyroid hormone 
E) thyroxine 
A) oxytocin 
B) vasopressin 
C) calcitonin 
D) parathyroid hormone 
E) thyroxine

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of mineralocorticoids?

Accepted Answer

A) produced in the adrenal cortex 
B) steroid hormones 
C) regulate sodium and potassium homeostasis 
D) all of the choices are correct 
E) none of the choices is correct 
A) produced in the adrenal cortex 
B) steroid hormones 
C) regulate sodium and potassium homeostasis 
D) all of the choices are correct 
E) none of the choices is correct

Exam 13: The Endocrine System

The second stage of the physiological response to long-lasting stress is called the

Which of the following statements describe common characteristics of prostaglandins?

FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is inhibited by a peptide hormone released by the gonads called

Insulin is commonly secreted by the pancreas after a carbohydrate-rich meal in order to

If the resistance stage of the stress response fails to combat the stressor, exhaustion may ensue.

The thymus gland is largest in infancy and is replaced by adipose and areolar connective tissue as a person ages.

Small protein hormones called somatomedins are released from the liver, skeletal muscle, cartilage and bone in response to an increased concentration of growth hormone in the plasma.

Hormone secretion is primarily regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.

Glucocorticoids do not have an effect on the activity of the immune system.

The hormone released in response to low blood calcium levels is

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of the region labeled B in the diagram?

Calcitonin is a hormone released by the parafollicular cells of the

Which of the following organs contain hormone-secreting cells?

Pheochromocytomas are benign tumors of the adrenal medulla.

Which of the following endocrine glands is directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

A decline in the number of pancreatic beta cells is characteristic of

The nervous system and the endocrine system regulate homeostasis.

The drug RU486 (mifepristone)induces abortion during early pregnancy by blocking receptors for

Which of the following hormones inhibits the action of osteoclasts?

Which of the following is a characteristic of mineralocorticoids?

Organization of the Human Body

Introductory Chemistry

Cells

Tissues

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

Joints

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Sense

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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