Question 1

Figure 19.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

Accepted Answer

A)  Median eminence 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Epithalamus 
D)  Mamillary body 
E)  Optic chiasm 
A)  Median eminence 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Epithalamus 
D)  Mamillary body 
E)  Optic chiasm

Question 2

Which structure(s) delivers the blood that contains regulatory hormones to the anterior pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary capillary plexus 
B)  inferior hypophyseal artery 
C)  portal vessels 
D)  superior hypophyseal artery 
E)  hypophyseal veins 
A)  secondary capillary plexus 
B)  inferior hypophyseal artery 
C)  portal vessels 
D)  superior hypophyseal artery 
E)  hypophyseal veins

Question 3

The thymus produces thymosin, which is the name originally given to a thymic extract that promoted the development and maturation of lymphocytes and thus increased the effectiveness of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which glandular structure(s) secretes norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  zona reticularis of adrenal gland 
B)  denohypophysis of thyroid gland 
C)  zona fasciculata of adrenal gland 
D)  medulla of adrenal gland 
E)  paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus 
A)  zona reticularis of adrenal gland 
B)  denohypophysis of thyroid gland 
C)  zona fasciculata of adrenal gland 
D)  medulla of adrenal gland 
E)  paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus

Question 5

Figure 19.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior hypophyseal arteries 
B)  Hypophyseal veins 
C)  Cervical plexus 
D)  Portal vessels 
E)  Secondary capillary plexus 
A)  Superior hypophyseal arteries 
B)  Hypophyseal veins 
C)  Cervical plexus 
D)  Portal vessels 
E)  Secondary capillary plexus

Question 6

Figure 19.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary capillary plexus 
B)  Superior hypophyseal arteries 
C)  Primary capillary plexus 
D)  Portal vessels 
E)  Cervical plexus 
A)  Secondary capillary plexus 
B)  Superior hypophyseal arteries 
C)  Primary capillary plexus 
D)  Portal vessels 
E)  Cervical plexus

Question 7

Figure 19.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Pituitary gland 
D)  Pineal gland 
E)  Thalamus 
A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Pituitary gland 
D)  Pineal gland 
E)  Thalamus

Question 8

Figure 19.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Adrenal gland 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Pituitary gland 
E)  Hypothalamus 
A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Adrenal gland 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Pituitary gland 
E)  Hypothalamus

Question 9

Figure 19.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidney 
B)  Thymus 
C)  Heart 
D)  Esophagus 
E)  Trachea 
A)  Kidney 
B)  Thymus 
C)  Heart 
D)  Esophagus 
E)  Trachea

Question 10

Figure 19.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arytenoid cartilage 
B)  Thyroid cartilage 
C)  Corniculate cartilage 
D)  Cricoid cartilage 
E)  Trachealis 
A)  Arytenoid cartilage 
B)  Thyroid cartilage 
C)  Corniculate cartilage 
D)  Cricoid cartilage 
E)  Trachealis

Question 11

The secretion of ________ by the anterior pituitary gland is not under the control of a regulatory hormone from the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone 
B)  prolactin 
C)  thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
E)  melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
A)  growth hormone 
B)  prolactin 
C)  thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
E)  melanocyte-stimulating hormone

Question 12

Which hormone is a derivative of tryptophan and is synthesized by pinealocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin 
B)  somatostatin 
C)  inhibin 
D)  melatonin 
E)  progestin 
A)  oxytocin 
B)  somatostatin 
C)  inhibin 
D)  melatonin 
E)  progestin

Question 13

Figure 19.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal jugular vein 
B)  Brachiocephalic trunk 
C)  Common carotid artery 
D)  Inferior thyroid artery 
E)  Thyrocervical trunk 
A)  Internal jugular vein 
B)  Brachiocephalic trunk 
C)  Common carotid artery 
D)  Inferior thyroid artery 
E)  Thyrocervical trunk

Question 14

Figure 19.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyrocervical trunk 
B)  Common carotid artery 
C)  Brachiocephalic vein 
D)  Pulmonary trunk 
E)  Internal jugular vein 
A)  Thyrocervical trunk 
B)  Common carotid artery 
C)  Brachiocephalic vein 
D)  Pulmonary trunk 
E)  Internal jugular vein

Question 15

The corpus luteum secretes which hormone whose primary targets include the pubic symphysis, uterus, and mammary glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibin 
B)  relaxin 
C)  estrogens 
D)  progestin 
E)  androgens 
A)  inhibin 
B)  relaxin 
C)  estrogens 
D)  progestin 
E)  androgens

Question 16

Figure 19.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophagus 
B)  Hyoid bone 
C)  Trachea 
D)  Larynx 
E)  Pharynx 
A)  Esophagus 
B)  Hyoid bone 
C)  Trachea 
D)  Larynx 
E)  Pharynx

Question 17

Calcitonin assists in the regulation of calcium ion concentrations in body fluids, especially during childhood when calcitonin stimulates bone growth and mineral deposition in the skeleton, and under physiological stresses such as starvation or pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Autonomic centers in the ________ exert neural control over hormone secretion by the adrenal medullae.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thyroid gland 
C)  thalamus 
D)  pituitary gland 
E)  pineal gland 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  thyroid gland 
C)  thalamus 
D)  pituitary gland 
E)  pineal gland

Question 19

Figure 19.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parathyroid gland 
B)  Adrenal gland 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Pancreatic islets 
E)  Thalamus 
A)  Parathyroid gland 
B)  Adrenal gland 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Pancreatic islets 
E)  Thalamus

Question 20

Which of the following is/are a steroid hormone(s)that prepares the female body for possible pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatotropin 
B)  gonadotropins 
C)  prolactin 
D)  androgens 
E)  progestins 
A)  somatotropin 
B)  gonadotropins 
C)  prolactin 
D)  androgens 
E)  progestins

Exam 19: The Endocrine System

Figure 19.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

Which structure(s) delivers the blood that contains regulatory hormones to the anterior pituitary gland?

The thymus produces thymosin, which is the name originally given to a thymic extract that promoted the development and maturation of lymphocytes and thus increased the effectiveness of the immune system.

Which glandular structure(s) secretes norepinephrine?

Figure 19.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

Figure 19.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Figure 19.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

Figure 19.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

Figure 19.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Figure 19.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

The secretion of ________ by the anterior pituitary gland is not under the control of a regulatory hormone from the hypothalamus.

Which hormone is a derivative of tryptophan and is synthesized by pinealocytes?

Figure 19.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Figure 19.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

The corpus luteum secretes which hormone whose primary targets include the pubic symphysis, uterus, and mammary glands?

Figure 19.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Calcitonin assists in the regulation of calcium ion concentrations in body fluids, especially during childhood when calcitonin stimulates bone growth and mineral deposition in the skeleton, and under physiological stresses such as starvation or pregnancy.

Autonomic centers in the ________ exert neural control over hormone secretion by the adrenal medullae.

Figure 19.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Which of the following is/are a steroid hormone(s)that prepares the female body for possible pregnancy?

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

Foundations: The Cell

Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Axial Division

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The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: Axial Musculature

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Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

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The Lymphatic System

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