Question 1

During prolonged fasting, cortisol assists in maintaining blood glucose levels by stimulating the conversion of proteins to amino acids in muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match each event labeled on the graph with the description of what is occurring in relation to blood glucose levels.
-glucagon secretion is inhibited

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Following a very large meal that was loaded with carbohydrates, how does the human body to respond to the excess sugars being absorbed into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

The human body must maintain a homeostatic level of sugar in the blood. When the levels become too high, the pancreas produces and releases the hormone insulin. Insulin functions to stimulate glucose uptake by almost all cells in the body, thereby reducing the levels of sugar until reaching the "normal" range.

Question 4

Acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of ________ hormone in adults.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of ________...

Question 5

The endocrine system has certain characteristics that set it apart from the nervous system. Which one of the following characteristics is typical of the endocrine system, but NOT the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The chemicals used for communication reach nearly every living cell except brain and reproductive tissues. 
B)  The agents of communication are always in the form of a chemical. 
C)  Hormones typically act on any cell they make contact with. 
D)  Hormones can interact with the neurons, but neurons cannot communicate with endocrine cells. 
E)  Hormones rely on cell receptors to transfer a message, but neurotransmitters do not require them. 
A)  The chemicals used for communication reach nearly every living cell except brain and reproductive tissues. 
B)  The agents of communication are always in the form of a chemical. 
C)  Hormones typically act on any cell they make contact with. 
D)  Hormones can interact with the neurons, but neurons cannot communicate with endocrine cells. 
E)  Hormones rely on cell receptors to transfer a message, but neurotransmitters do not require them.

Question 6

Nonsteroid hormones are ________ acting than steroid hormones because they activate enzyme cascades within a cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nonsteroid hormones are ________ acting than steroid...

Question 7

Using the figure above, identify each endocrine gland (A-G).
-adrenal gland

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Using the figure above, identify...

Question 8

Steroid hormones typically move across the cell and nuclear membranes to bind to receptors in the nucleus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using the figure above, identify each endocrine gland (A-G).
-thymus

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Using the figure above, identify...

Question 10

All of the following statements about the endocrine system are TRUE EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many hormones are not able to cross the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  Hormones are distributed via the circulatory system. 
C)  Hormones exert their effects on cells that have the specific hormone receptor. 
D)  Hormones act more quickly than the nervous system. 
E)  The endocrine system and the nervous system frequently interact. 
A)  Many hormones are not able to cross the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  Hormones are distributed via the circulatory system. 
C)  Hormones exert their effects on cells that have the specific hormone receptor. 
D)  Hormones act more quickly than the nervous system. 
E)  The endocrine system and the nervous system frequently interact.

Question 11

Nonsteroid hormones require a(n) ________ on the cell surface to communicate with cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nonsteroid hormones require a(n) ________ on the...

Question 12

Hyposecretion of ADH results in

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulation of protein synthesis 
B)  reduced uptake of blood glucose 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  an increase in the mass and length of bones 
E)  overstimulation of cell division 
A)  stimulation of protein synthesis 
B)  reduced uptake of blood glucose 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  an increase in the mass and length of bones 
E)  overstimulation of cell division

Question 13

When oxytocin is released during childbirth, the hormone targets cells in the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys 
B)  breasts 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  uterus 
E)  both the breasts and uterus 
A)  kidneys 
B)  breasts 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  uterus 
E)  both the breasts and uterus

Question 14

Match each event labeled on the graph with the description of what is occurring in relation to blood glucose levels.
-peak glucose levels in plasma

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Match each event labeled on...

Question 15

In females, LH promotes the monthly development of the egg and FSH causes release of the egg from the ovary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The levels of potassium and sodium in the body are regulated primarily by the hormone aldosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ of growth hormone results in pituitary dwarfism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ of growth hormone results in pituitary...

Question 18

The secretion of oxytocin during childbirth stimulates ADH release by the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Steroid hormones depend on receptors inside the cell because these hormones are ________ soluble.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steroid hormones depend on receptors inside the...

Question 20

All of the following may result from untreated diabetes mellitus EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  neural disorders 
B)  kidney failure 
C)  blindness 
D)  cardiovascular disorders 
E)  increased susceptibility to cancer 
A)  neural disorders 
B)  kidney failure 
C)  blindness 
D)  cardiovascular disorders 
E)  increased susceptibility to cancer

Exam 13: The Endocrine System

During prolonged fasting, cortisol assists in maintaining blood glucose levels by stimulating the conversion of proteins to amino acids in muscle.

Match each event labeled on the graph with the description of what is occurring in relation to blood glucose levels. -glucagon secretion is inhibited

Following a very large meal that was loaded with carbohydrates, how does the human body to respond to the excess sugars being absorbed into the bloodstream?

Acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of ________ hormone in adults.

The endocrine system has certain characteristics that set it apart from the nervous system. Which one of the following characteristics is typical of the endocrine system, but NOT the nervous system?

Nonsteroid hormones are ________ acting than steroid hormones because they activate enzyme cascades within a cell.

Using the figure above, identify each endocrine gland (A-G). -adrenal gland

Steroid hormones typically move across the cell and nuclear membranes to bind to receptors in the nucleus.

Using the figure above, identify each endocrine gland (A-G). -thymus

All of the following statements about the endocrine system are TRUE EXCEPT which one?

Nonsteroid hormones require a(n) ________ on the cell surface to communicate with cells.

Hyposecretion of ADH results in

When oxytocin is released during childbirth, the hormone targets cells in the

Match each event labeled on the graph with the description of what is occurring in relation to blood glucose levels. -peak glucose levels in plasma

In females, LH promotes the monthly development of the egg and FSH causes release of the egg from the ovary.

The levels of potassium and sodium in the body are regulated primarily by the hormone aldosterone.

________ of growth hormone results in pituitary dwarfism.

The secretion of oxytocin during childbirth stimulates ADH release by the anterior pituitary gland.

Steroid hormones depend on receptors inside the cell because these hormones are ________ soluble.

All of the following may result from untreated diabetes mellitus EXCEPT which one?

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