Question 1

Most peptide and protein hormones diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer of the target cell membrane to gain access to their receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Hormone secretion from endocrine cells can be stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A) nerve impulses 
B) chemical changes in the blood 
C) releasing hormones 
D) inhibiting hormones 
E) all of the choices are correct 
A) nerve impulses 
B) chemical changes in the blood 
C) releasing hormones 
D) inhibiting hormones 
E) all of the choices are correct

Question 3

Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)induce their anti-inflammatory effects by blocking a key enzyme used in synthesis of

Accepted Answer

A) steroids 
B) insulin 
C) norepinephrine 
D) prostaglandins 
E) thyroid hormones 
A) steroids 
B) insulin 
C) norepinephrine 
D) prostaglandins 
E) thyroid hormones

Question 4

During childbirth, oxytocin is released from ___ in response to nerve impulses moving from the hypothalamus through___.

Accepted Answer

A) B, F 
B) B, A 
C) D, F 
D) D, A 
E) None of the choices are correct. 
A) B, F 
B) B, A 
C) D, F 
D) D, A 
E) None of the choices are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following combinations correctly completes the endocrine response to low blood pressure shown in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) A = Angiotensin I, B = Aldosterone, C= Angiotensin II 
B) A = Angiotensin II, B = Aldosterone, C= Angiotensin I 
C) A = Angiotensin I, B = Angiotensin II, C= Aldosterone 
D) A = Aldosterone, B =Angiotensin I, C= Angiotensin II 
E) A = Angiotensin I, B = Angiotensin II, C= Cortisol 
A) A = Angiotensin I, B = Aldosterone, C= Angiotensin II 
B) A = Angiotensin II, B = Aldosterone, C= Angiotensin I 
C) A = Angiotensin I, B = Angiotensin II, C= Aldosterone 
D) A = Aldosterone, B =Angiotensin I, C= Angiotensin II 
E) A = Angiotensin I, B = Angiotensin II, C= Cortisol

Question 6

Oversecretion of hGH during childhood causes

Accepted Answer

A) giantism 
B) acromegaly 
C) pituitary dwarfism 
D) cretinism 
E) goiter 
A) giantism 
B) acromegaly 
C) pituitary dwarfism 
D) cretinism 
E) goiter

Question 7

Androgens are steroid hormones secreted by the male endocrine system only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some endocrine glands secrete hormones in response to a signal from the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following organs can be classified as both an endocrine and exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thymus gland 
C) pancreas 
D) pituitary gland 
E) gallbladder 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thymus gland 
C) pancreas 
D) pituitary gland 
E) gallbladder

Question 10

Tropic hormones produced by the hypothalamus control the release of human growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Under normal circumstances, individuals do not produce too much thyroxine because

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of available iodine is limited. 
B) negative feedback control of TRH and TSH release. 
C) excess thyroxine is converted into inactive triiodothyronine. 
D) the thyroid gland is incapable of producing too much. 
E) all of the choices are correct. 
A) the amount of available iodine is limited. 
B) negative feedback control of TRH and TSH release. 
C) excess thyroxine is converted into inactive triiodothyronine. 
D) the thyroid gland is incapable of producing too much. 
E) all of the choices are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following hormones are responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) norepinephrine 
C) insulin 
D) epinephrine and norepinephrine 
E) norepinephrine and insulin 
A) epinephrine 
B) norepinephrine 
C) insulin 
D) epinephrine and norepinephrine 
E) norepinephrine and insulin

Question 13

Melatonin is a hormone released by the

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary gland 
B) pancreas 
C) pineal gland 
D) thymus gland 
E) adrenal gland 
A) pituitary gland 
B) pancreas 
C) pineal gland 
D) thymus gland 
E) adrenal gland

Question 14

Which of following statements about the endocrine pathway shown in the diagram is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) renin catalyzes the production of prohormone A 
B) renin is a hormone released by the kidneys that stimulates release of prohormone A 
C) ACE is an enzyme that converts prohormone A to hormone B 
D) hormone B stimulates the release of hormone C 
E) ACE is primarily found in the lungs 
A) renin catalyzes the production of prohormone A 
B) renin is a hormone released by the kidneys that stimulates release of prohormone A 
C) ACE is an enzyme that converts prohormone A to hormone B 
D) hormone B stimulates the release of hormone C 
E) ACE is primarily found in the lungs

Question 15

Glucagon is secreted by the _____ cells of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) beta, pancreatic islets 
B) alpha, pancreatic islets 
C) beta, adrenal cortex 
D) chromaffin, adrenal medulla 
E) chief, parathyroid gland 
A) beta, pancreatic islets 
B) alpha, pancreatic islets 
C) beta, adrenal cortex 
D) chromaffin, adrenal medulla 
E) chief, parathyroid gland

Question 16

The renin-angiotensin pathway is involved in the control of aldosterone secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Calcitonin is a hormone released by the parathyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cells that respond to a particular hormone are called

Accepted Answer

A) receptor cells 
B) sensor cells 
C) secretory cells 
D) target cells 
E) endocrine cells 
A) receptor cells 
B) sensor cells 
C) secretory cells 
D) target cells 
E) endocrine cells

Question 19

Prolactin is a hormone involved in the initiation of milk production by the mammary glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The gland shown in the diagram is protected by its secure location within the _____ (labeled C in diagram)of the _____ bone (labeled E in the diagram).

Accepted Answer

A) cribriform plate, ethmoid 
B) glenoid fossa, ethmoid 
C) foramen magnum; occipital 
D) costal fovea, sphenoid 
E) hypophyseal fossa, sphenoid 
A) cribriform plate, ethmoid 
B) glenoid fossa, ethmoid 
C) foramen magnum; occipital 
D) costal fovea, sphenoid 
E) hypophyseal fossa, sphenoid

Exam 13: The Endocrine System

Most peptide and protein hormones diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer of the target cell membrane to gain access to their receptor.

Hormone secretion from endocrine cells can be stimulated by

Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)induce their anti-inflammatory effects by blocking a key enzyme used in synthesis of

During childbirth, oxytocin is released from ___ in response to nerve impulses moving from the hypothalamus through___.

Which of the following combinations correctly completes the endocrine response to low blood pressure shown in the diagram?

Oversecretion of hGH during childhood causes

Androgens are steroid hormones secreted by the male endocrine system only.

Some endocrine glands secrete hormones in response to a signal from the autonomic nervous system.

Which of the following organs can be classified as both an endocrine and exocrine gland?

Tropic hormones produced by the hypothalamus control the release of human growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.

Under normal circumstances, individuals do not produce too much thyroxine because

Which of the following hormones are responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

Melatonin is a hormone released by the

Which of following statements about the endocrine pathway shown in the diagram is INCORRECT?

Glucagon is secreted by the _____ cells of the _____.

The renin-angiotensin pathway is involved in the control of aldosterone secretion.

Calcitonin is a hormone released by the parathyroid gland.

Cells that respond to a particular hormone are called

Prolactin is a hormone involved in the initiation of milk production by the mammary glands.

The gland shown in the diagram is protected by its secure location within the _____ (labeled C in diagram)of the _____ bone (labeled E in the diagram).

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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During childbirth, oxytocin is released from _ in response to nerve impulses moving from the hypothalamus through_.

Glucagon is secreted by the _ cells of the _.

The gland shown in the diagram is protected by its secure location within the _ (labeled C in diagram)of the _ bone (labeled E in the diagram).