Question 1

The heart is known to secrete all of the following hormones, except

Accepted Answer

A)  BNP. 
B)  ANP. 
C)  thymosin. 
D)  thyroxine. 
E)  both C and D 
A)  BNP. 
B)  ANP. 
C)  thymosin. 
D)  thyroxine. 
E)  both C and D

Question 2

Follicle cells in the ovary secrete______ when stimulated by FSH.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the hormone labeled "4."

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroxin 
B)  calcitonin 
C)  thyroid- releasing hormone 
D)  thyrotropin 
E)  thyroid- stimulating hormone 
A)  thyroxin 
B)  calcitonin 
C)  thyroid- releasing hormone 
D)  thyrotropin 
E)  thyroid- stimulating hormone

Question 4

Angiotensin II triggers release of aldosterone from the suprarenal cortex

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Melanocyte- stimulating hormone MSH) is secreted by the human pars intermedia

Accepted Answer

A)  during pregnancy. 
B)  during fetal development. 
C)  in some disease processes. 
D)  in very young children. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  during pregnancy. 
B)  during fetal development. 
C)  in some disease processes. 
D)  in very young children. 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

The hormone produced by the pars intermedia of the adenohypophysis during early childhood is

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  TSH. 
D)  ADH. 
E)  MSH. 
A)  ACTH. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  TSH. 
D)  ADH. 
E)  MSH.

Question 7

The primary function of ADH is to

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease blood pressure. 
B)  increase digestive absorption. 
C)  delay urination. 
D)  decrease the amount of water lost at the kidneys. 
E)  increase the amount of sodium lost at the kidneys. 
A)  decrease blood pressure. 
B)  increase digestive absorption. 
C)  delay urination. 
D)  decrease the amount of water lost at the kidneys. 
E)  increase the amount of sodium lost at the kidneys.

Question 8

The zona fasciculata of the suprarenal cortex produces

Accepted Answer

A)  mineralocorticoids. 
B)  androgens. 
C)  glucocorticoids. 
D)  norepinephrine. 
E)  epinephrine. 
A)  mineralocorticoids. 
B)  androgens. 
C)  glucocorticoids. 
D)  norepinephrine. 
E)  epinephrine.

Question 9

The hypothalamus acts as both a neural and an) ________ organ.

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatic 
B)  cardiovascular 
C)  endocrine 
D)  muscular 
E)  renal 
A)  hepatic 
B)  cardiovascular 
C)  endocrine 
D)  muscular 
E)  renal

Question 10

Inability of the pancreas to produce insulin results in

Accepted Answer

A)  goiter. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  Addison disease. 
D)  diabetes insipidus. 
E)  acromegaly. 
A)  goiter. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  Addison disease. 
D)  diabetes insipidus. 
E)  acromegaly.

Question 11

A hormone that promotes gluconeogenesis in the liver is

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  parathormone. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  erythropoietin. 
E)  thymosin. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  parathormone. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  erythropoietin. 
E)  thymosin.

Question 12

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-The control of calcitonin excretion is an example of direct______ regulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular 
B)  endocrine 
C)  pancreatic 
D)  hepatic 
E)  homeostatic 
A)  vascular 
B)  endocrine 
C)  pancreatic 
D)  hepatic 
E)  homeostatic

Question 13

The pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  TSH. 
D)  ACTH. 
E)  prolactin. 
A)  growth hormone. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  TSH. 
D)  ACTH. 
E)  prolactin.

Question 14

The hormone that opposes the release of FSH in both males and females is

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  LH. 
D)  somatostatin. 
E)  inhibin. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  LH. 
D)  somatostatin. 
E)  inhibin.

Question 15

In persons with untreated diabetes mellitus,

Accepted Answer

A)  a large excretion of urine occurs. 
B)  excessive thirst is shown. 
C)  glucose is present in the urine in large amounts. 
D)  blood glucose levels are very high. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  a large excretion of urine occurs. 
B)  excessive thirst is shown. 
C)  glucose is present in the urine in large amounts. 
D)  blood glucose levels are very high. 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

When blood glucose levels fall,

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon is released. 
B)  insulin is released. 
C)  peripheral cells take up more glucose. 
D)  protein synthesis increases. 
E)  both B and D 
A)  glucagon is released. 
B)  insulin is released. 
C)  peripheral cells take up more glucose. 
D)  protein synthesis increases. 
E)  both B and D

Question 17

The exocrine portion of the pancreas produces

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive enzymes. 
B)  glucagon. 
C)  somatotropin. 
D)  bile. 
E)  insulin. 
A)  digestive enzymes. 
B)  glucagon. 
C)  somatotropin. 
D)  bile. 
E)  insulin.

Question 18

The outer layer of the suprarenal gland is the_____________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The outer layer of the suprarenal gland...

Question 19

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-The pituitary hormone that stimulates cell growth and replication by accelerating protein synthesis is

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH. 
B)  MSH. 
C)  somatotropin. 
D)  prolactin. 
E)  insulin. 
A)  ACTH. 
B)  MSH. 
C)  somatotropin. 
D)  prolactin. 
E)  insulin.

Question 20

The link between a first messenger and a second messenger in a cell that responds to peptide hormones is usually

Accepted Answer

A)  a G protein. 
B)  cAMP. 
C)  adenyl cyclase. 
D)  cGMP. 
E)  calcium ion levels. 
A)  a G protein. 
B)  cAMP. 
C)  adenyl cyclase. 
D)  cGMP. 
E)  calcium ion levels.

Exam 16: The Endocrine System

The heart is known to secrete all of the following hormones, except

Follicle cells in the ovary secrete______ when stimulated by FSH.

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the hormone labeled "4."

Angiotensin II triggers release of aldosterone from the suprarenal cortex

Melanocyte- stimulating hormone MSH) is secreted by the human pars intermedia

The hormone produced by the pars intermedia of the adenohypophysis during early childhood is

The primary function of ADH is to

The zona fasciculata of the suprarenal cortex produces

The hypothalamus acts as both a neural and an) ________ organ.

Inability of the pancreas to produce insulin results in

A hormone that promotes gluconeogenesis in the liver is

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions: -The control of calcitonin excretion is an example of direct______ regulation.

The pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is

The hormone that opposes the release of FSH in both males and females is

In persons with untreated diabetes mellitus,

When blood glucose levels fall,

The exocrine portion of the pancreas produces

The outer layer of the suprarenal gland is the_____________

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions: -The pituitary hormone that stimulates cell growth and replication by accelerating protein synthesis is

The link between a first messenger and a second messenger in a cell that responds to peptide hormones is usually

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Neural Integration

The Special Senses

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphoid System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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