Question 1

Which hormone(s) is/are responsible for sodium reabsorption in the kidneys and intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin-like hormones 
B)  glucocorticoids 
C)  cortisol 
D)  mineralocorticoids 
E)  glucagon 
A)  insulin-like hormones 
B)  glucocorticoids 
C)  cortisol 
D)  mineralocorticoids 
E)  glucagon

Question 2

Type 1 diabetes causes ____, while type 2 diabetes results in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemia; hypoglycemia 
B)  protein breakdown; protein synthesis 
C)  blindness; kidney disorder 
D)  insulin hypersecretion; insulin hyposecretion 
E)  insulin deficiency; insulin resistance 
A)  hyperglycemia; hypoglycemia 
B)  protein breakdown; protein synthesis 
C)  blindness; kidney disorder 
D)  insulin hypersecretion; insulin hyposecretion 
E)  insulin deficiency; insulin resistance

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: production and release of calcitonin
hormones from this gland play an important role in metamorphosis in amphibians

Accepted Answer

The Answer of F and B and H and G is...

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: production site of the hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and milk let-down

Accepted Answer

The Answer of I and A and D and H is...

Question 5

In bull elks, the mating season is triggered by the length of daylight which has a direct role on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism 
B)  endocrine activity 
C)  catabolism 
D)  ecological events 
E)  thermodynamics 
A)  metabolism 
B)  endocrine activity 
C)  catabolism 
D)  ecological events 
E)  thermodynamics

Question 6

If melanocyte-stimulating hormone were increased, you would expect ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in kidney function for retention of water 
B)  increase in reproductive or estrus cycles 
C)  decrease in heat loss from the body surface 
D)  increase in pigmentation in the skin 
E)  decrease in milk production in females 
A)  changes in kidney function for retention of water 
B)  increase in reproductive or estrus cycles 
C)  decrease in heat loss from the body surface 
D)  increase in pigmentation in the skin 
E)  decrease in milk production in females

Question 7

Estrogens can both induce and prevent breast cancer cell proliferation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During stressful situations, epinephrine initiates ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dilation of blood vessels to the skin 
B)  dilation of blood vessels to the heart 
C)  constriction of blood vessels to the brain 
D)  a decrease in metabolic rate 
E)  a decrease in blood glucose levels 
A)  dilation of blood vessels to the skin 
B)  dilation of blood vessels to the heart 
C)  constriction of blood vessels to the brain 
D)  a decrease in metabolic rate 
E)  a decrease in blood glucose levels

Question 9

Insulin is produced and released from the pineal gland .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If adenylyl cyclase were inhibited in animal cells, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  binding of epinephrine to beta receptors would have no effect on cyclic AMP levels. 
B)  binding of epinephrine to beta receptors would increase cyclic AMP levels. 
C)  an increase in mRNA for cyclic AMP would occur. 
D)  an increase in mRNA for more beta receptors would occur. 
E)  epinephrine would not be able to bind to beta receptors. 
A)  binding of epinephrine to beta receptors would have no effect on cyclic AMP levels. 
B)  binding of epinephrine to beta receptors would increase cyclic AMP levels. 
C)  an increase in mRNA for cyclic AMP would occur. 
D)  an increase in mRNA for more beta receptors would occur. 
E)  epinephrine would not be able to bind to beta receptors.

Question 11

Hormone levels and action are determined by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  other hormones or releasing agents 
B)  carbohydrate activity 
C)  positive feedback systems 
D)  prostaglandins 
E)  touch receptors 
A)  other hormones or releasing agents 
B)  carbohydrate activity 
C)  positive feedback systems 
D)  prostaglandins 
E)  touch receptors

Question 12

One of the main functions of the hypothalamus is to produce ____ hormones, which affect the ____ pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A)  releasing; posterior 
B)  releasing; anterior 
C)  activating; posterior 
D)  amplification; anterior 
E)  growth factor; anterior 
A)  releasing; posterior 
B)  releasing; anterior 
C)  activating; posterior 
D)  amplification; anterior 
E)  growth factor; anterior

Question 13

FIGURE 42.8 
-Answer the question using the accompanying figure. During metamorphosis of a tadpole, 'A' is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  adrenal cortex 
E)  posterior pituitary 
A)  thyroid 
B)  parathyroid 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  adrenal cortex 
E)  posterior pituitary

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: the hormone produced by this gland works in a synergistic fashion with vitamin D
primary calcium regulation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of A and H and D and C is...

Exam 42: The Endocrine System

Which hormone(s) is/are responsible for sodium reabsorption in the kidneys and intestine?

Type 1 diabetes causes ____, while type 2 diabetes results in ____.

In bull elks, the mating season is triggered by the length of daylight which has a direct role on ____.

If melanocyte-stimulating hormone were increased, you would expect ____.

Estrogens can both induce and prevent breast cancer cell proliferation.

During stressful situations, epinephrine initiates ____.

Insulin is produced and released from the pineal gland .

If adenylyl cyclase were inhibited in animal cells, ____.

Hormone levels and action are determined by ____.

One of the main functions of the hypothalamus is to produce ____ hormones, which affect the ____ pituitary.

FIGURE 42.8 -Answer the question using the accompanying figure. During metamorphosis of a tadpole, 'A' is the ____.

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Type 1 diabetes causes , while type 2 diabetes results in .

One of the main functions of the hypothalamus is to produce hormones, which affect the pituitary.