Question 1

What is the term for the portion of the adrenal gland that is under direct neural stimulation?

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Question 2

What is the term for the hormone that is stimulated by luteinizing hormone in the male?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Calcitonin acts to increase blood calcium levels by absorbing calcium from the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stimulation by sympathetic nerve fibers.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  negative feedback regulation 
B)  positive feedback regulation 
C)  regulation by tropic hormones 
D)  neural regulation 
A)  negative feedback regulation 
B)  positive feedback regulation 
C)  regulation by tropic hormones 
D)  neural regulation

Question 5

Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood results in

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A)  a pituitary giant 
B)  a pituitary dwarf 
C)  a pituitary cretin 
D)  pituitary acromegaly 
E)  a mentally retarded giant 
A)  a pituitary giant 
B)  a pituitary dwarf 
C)  a pituitary cretin 
D)  pituitary acromegaly 
E)  a mentally retarded giant

Question 6

The principal androgen is

Accepted Answer

A)  secreted in response to follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  progesterone 
C)  chorionic gonadotropin 
D)  testosterone 
E)  secreted by the seminiferous tubules in the testes 
A)  secreted in response to follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  progesterone 
C)  chorionic gonadotropin 
D)  testosterone 
E)  secreted by the seminiferous tubules in the testes

Question 7

What is the term for the ovarian hormone that is stimulated by luteinizing hormone?

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Question 8

A word that means "tumor of a gland" is

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A)  pineal 
B)  diuretic 
C)  adenoma 
D)  adrenal 
E)  crinoma 
A)  pineal 
B)  diuretic 
C)  adenoma 
D)  adrenal 
E)  crinoma

Question 9

When there is a deficiency of iodine in the diet,the thyroid gland enlarges and a simple or iron-deficiency goiter develops.What active hormone will be increased in this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroxine 
B)  parathyroid hormone 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  thyroid-stimulating hormone 
E)  triiodothyronine 
A)  thyroxine 
B)  parathyroid hormone 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  thyroid-stimulating hormone 
E)  triiodothyronine

Question 10

A mother that is unable to produce milk in her mammary glands may have a deficiency of _____ hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth 
B)  adrenocorticotropic 
C)  prolactin 
D)  luteinizing 
E)  follicle-stimulating 
A)  growth 
B)  adrenocorticotropic 
C)  prolactin 
D)  luteinizing 
E)  follicle-stimulating

Question 11

The endocrine gland that is attached to the inferior surface of the brain is the _____ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid 
B)  pineal 
C)  adrenal 
D)  pituitary 
A)  thyroid 
B)  pineal 
C)  adrenal 
D)  pituitary

Question 12

Hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex is likely to cause

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood sodium, dehydration, and low blood glucose 
B)  low blood sodium, fluid retention, and high blood glucose 
C)  low blood sodium, dehydration, and low blood glucose 
D)  high blood sodium, fluid retention, and high blood glucose 
E)  low blood sodium, fluid retention, and low blood glucose 
A)  high blood sodium, dehydration, and low blood glucose 
B)  low blood sodium, fluid retention, and high blood glucose 
C)  low blood sodium, dehydration, and low blood glucose 
D)  high blood sodium, fluid retention, and high blood glucose 
E)  low blood sodium, fluid retention, and low blood glucose

Question 13

Hyposecretion of growth hormone in the child usually leads to an abnormally proportioned and mentally retarded dwarf.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between gland and hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  gastric mucosa-secretin 
B)  small intestine-cholecystokinin 
C)  heart-atrial natriuretic hormone 
D)  placenta-chorionic gonadotropin 
A)  gastric mucosa-secretin 
B)  small intestine-cholecystokinin 
C)  heart-atrial natriuretic hormone 
D)  placenta-chorionic gonadotropin

Question 15

The hormone from the adrenal cortex that increases blood glucose levels and helps to counteract the inflammatory response is

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone 
B)  cortisol 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  norepinephrine 
E)  gonadocorticoids 
A)  aldosterone 
B)  cortisol 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  norepinephrine 
E)  gonadocorticoids

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a steroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen from the ovaries 
B)  cortisol from the adrenal cortex 
C)  epinephrine from the adrenal medulla 
D)  testosterone from the testes 
A)  estrogen from the ovaries 
B)  cortisol from the adrenal cortex 
C)  epinephrine from the adrenal medulla 
D)  testosterone from the testes

Question 17

Cells that have receptor sites for a given hormone

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A)  are affected by all hormones 
B)  are collectively called the target tissue for the hormone 
C)  react with the hormone to change the configuration of DNA 
D)  are called tropic cells 
A)  are affected by all hormones 
B)  are collectively called the target tissue for the hormone 
C)  react with the hormone to change the configuration of DNA 
D)  are called tropic cells

Question 18

The hormone from the neurohypophysis that functions in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance is

Accepted Answer

A)  antidiuretic hormone 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  prolactin 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  estrogen 
A)  antidiuretic hormone 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  prolactin 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  estrogen

Question 19

What is the term for the secretory products of endocrine glands?

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Question 20

This gland has both exocrine and endocrine components.The exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes.The endocrine portion is restricted to islets of alpha and beta cells.What is the name of this gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  gastric mucosa 
B)  pancreas 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  small intestine 
E)  pineal gland 
A)  gastric mucosa 
B)  pancreas 
C)  adrenal medulla 
D)  small intestine 
E)  pineal gland

What is the term for the portion of the adrenal gland that is under direct neural stimulation?

What is the term for the hormone that is stimulated by luteinizing hormone in the male?

Calcitonin acts to increase blood calcium levels by absorbing calcium from the digestive tract.

Epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stimulation by sympathetic nerve fibers.This is an example of

Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood results in

The principal androgen is

What is the term for the ovarian hormone that is stimulated by luteinizing hormone?

A word that means "tumor of a gland" is

When there is a deficiency of iodine in the diet,the thyroid gland enlarges and a simple or iron-deficiency goiter develops.What active hormone will be increased in this condition?

A mother that is unable to produce milk in her mammary glands may have a deficiency of _____ hormone.

The endocrine gland that is attached to the inferior surface of the brain is the _____ gland.

Hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex is likely to cause

Hyposecretion of growth hormone in the child usually leads to an abnormally proportioned and mentally retarded dwarf.

Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between gland and hormone?

The hormone from the adrenal cortex that increases blood glucose levels and helps to counteract the inflammatory response is

Which of the following is NOT a steroid hormone?

Cells that have receptor sites for a given hormone

The hormone from the neurohypophysis that functions in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance is

What is the term for the secretory products of endocrine glands?

This gland has both exocrine and endocrine components.The exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes.The endocrine portion is restricted to islets of alpha and beta cells.What is the name of this gland?

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What is the term for the portion of the adrenal gland that is under direct neural stimulation?

What is the term for the hormone that is stimulated by luteinizing hormone in the male?

Calcitonin acts to increase blood calcium levels by absorbing calcium from the digestive tract.

Epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stimulation by sympathetic nerve fibers.This is an example of

Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood results in

The principal androgen is

What is the term for the ovarian hormone that is stimulated by luteinizing hormone?

A word that means "tumor of a gland" is

When there is a deficiency of iodine in the diet,the thyroid gland enlarges and a simple or iron-deficiency goiter develops.What active hormone will be increased in this condition?

A mother that is unable to produce milk in her mammary glands may have a deficiency of _____ hormone.

The endocrine gland that is attached to the inferior surface of the brain is the _____ gland.

Hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex is likely to cause

Hyposecretion of growth hormone in the child usually leads to an abnormally proportioned and mentally retarded dwarf.

Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between gland and hormone?

The hormone from the adrenal cortex that increases blood glucose levels and helps to counteract the inflammatory response is

Which of the following is NOT a steroid hormone?

Cells that have receptor sites for a given hormone

The hormone from the neurohypophysis that functions in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance is

What is the term for the secretory products of endocrine glands?

This gland has both exocrine and endocrine components.The exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes.The endocrine portion is restricted to islets of alpha and beta cells.What is the name of this gland?

Introduction to the Human Body

Chemistry, Matter, and Life

Cell Structure and Function

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Sensory System

Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Body Defense

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

Urinary System and Body Fluids

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