Question 1

The term for any hormone that controls the secretion of another hormone is a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term for any hormone that controls...

Question 2

When a catecholamine or peptide hormone binds to receptors on the surface of a cell,

Accepted Answer

A)  the cell membrane becomes less permeable. 
B)  a second messenger appears in the cytoplasm. 
C)  the cell becomes inactive. 
D)  the hormone is transported to the nucleus where it alters the activity of DNA. 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  the cell membrane becomes less permeable. 
B)  a second messenger appears in the cytoplasm. 
C)  the cell becomes inactive. 
D)  the hormone is transported to the nucleus where it alters the activity of DNA. 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 3

The term that describes the need for one hormone to be present for a second hormone to produce a full effect is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term that describes the need for...

Question 4

The outer layer of the adrenal gland is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

________ is a decrease in the number of receptors of target cells in order to dampen the effects of excess hormone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a decrease in the number...

Question 6

Steroid hormones are synthesized in the ________ of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  rough endoplasmic reticulum 
B)  smooth endoplasmic reticulum 
C)  Golgi apparatus 
D)  mitochondria 
E)  nucleus 
A)  rough endoplasmic reticulum 
B)  smooth endoplasmic reticulum 
C)  Golgi apparatus 
D)  mitochondria 
E)  nucleus

Question 7

One hypothalamic hormone triggers a pituitary hormone to cause release of an adrenal hormone.Fill in the names of the hormones below.If a tumor in the adrenal cortex resulted in hypercortisolism, how would this affect the relative levels of hormone produced from each source? What type of reflex pathway is involved?

Accepted Answer

Corticotropin-releasing hormon

Question 8

The posterior pituitary gland secretes

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The ________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ gland sits along the superior...

Question 10

Thyroid hormone secretion decreases with age.Treatment with thyroid-releasing hormone is less effective in younger patients, while treatment with thyroid hormone is more effective in younger patients.
What name is given to the condition of decreased thyroid hormone secretion? What related hormones are likely to decrease as well? Propose an explanation for the loss of responsiveness to the releasing hormone.Propose an explanation for the increased responsiveness to treatment with thyroid hormone (consider both how hormones affect target cells and how hormone action is halted).

Accepted Answer

The condition is hypothyroidism.Thyroid-

Question 11

The hormones of the anterior pituitary are controlled by trophic hormones from the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormones of the anterior pituitary are...

Question 12

The study of hormones is known as the field of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of hormones is known as...

Question 13

Match each hormone with its primary source.
-pineal

Accepted Answer

A) prolactin 
B) insulin 
C) aldosterone 
D) melatonin 
E) calcitonin
F)Epinephrine 
A) prolactin 
B) insulin 
C) aldosterone 
D) melatonin 
E) calcitonin
F)Epinephrine

Question 14

A signal molecule that is secreted into the external environment, instead of into the blood, is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

ectohormon

Question 15

Match each term with the appropriate description.
-derivatives of tyrosine

Accepted Answer

A) peptide hormone 
B) steroid hormone 
C) amino acid-derived hormone 
D) anterior pituitary 
E) hypothalamus
F)posterior pituitary 
A) peptide hormone 
B) steroid hormone 
C) amino acid-derived hormone 
D) anterior pituitary 
E) hypothalamus
F)posterior pituitary

Question 16

Match each hormone with its primary source.
-thyroid

Accepted Answer

A) prolactin 
B) insulin 
C) aldosterone 
D) melatonin 
E) calcitonin
F)Epinephrine 
A) prolactin 
B) insulin 
C) aldosterone 
D) melatonin 
E) calcitonin
F)Epinephrine

Question 17

The anterior pituitary gland is also known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The anterior pituitary gland is also known...

Question 18

________ pathologies arise in the last endocrine gland in a reflex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ pathologies arise in the last endocrine...

Question 19

Each of the following statements concerning peptide hormones is True except one.Identify the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Peptide hormones are first synthesized as prohormones. 
B)  Prohormones can be activated before their release via post-translational modification. 
C)  Peptide hormones remain in circulation for relatively short periods of time. 
D)  Peptide hormones in the bloodstream are always bound to carrier proteins. 
E)  Peptide hormones interact with receptors on the surface of their target cells. 
A)  Peptide hormones are first synthesized as prohormones. 
B)  Prohormones can be activated before their release via post-translational modification. 
C)  Peptide hormones remain in circulation for relatively short periods of time. 
D)  Peptide hormones in the bloodstream are always bound to carrier proteins. 
E)  Peptide hormones interact with receptors on the surface of their target cells.

Question 20

The trophic hormones reach the pituitary through the ________.

Accepted Answer

hypothalam

Exam 7: Introduction to the Endocrine System

The term for any hormone that controls the secretion of another hormone is a ________.

When a catecholamine or peptide hormone binds to receptors on the surface of a cell,

The term that describes the need for one hormone to be present for a second hormone to produce a full effect is called ________.

The outer layer of the adrenal gland is called the ________.

________ is a decrease in the number of receptors of target cells in order to dampen the effects of excess hormone.

Steroid hormones are synthesized in the ________ of the cell.

The posterior pituitary gland secretes

The ________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney.

The hormones of the anterior pituitary are controlled by trophic hormones from the ________.

The study of hormones is known as the field of ________.

Match each hormone with its primary source. -pineal

A signal molecule that is secreted into the external environment, instead of into the blood, is called a(n)________.

Match each term with the appropriate description. -derivatives of tyrosine

Match each hormone with its primary source. -thyroid

The anterior pituitary gland is also known as the ________.

________ pathologies arise in the last endocrine gland in a reflex.

Each of the following statements concerning peptide hormones is True except one.Identify the exception.

The trophic hormones reach the pituitary through the ________.

Introduction to Physiology

Molecular Interactions

Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues

Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Membrane Dynamics

Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

The Central Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control

Muscles

Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement

Cardiovascular Physiology

Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure

Blood

Mechanics of Breathing

Gas Exchange and Transport

The Kidneys

Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energy Balance

Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

The Immune System

Integrative Physiology III: Exercise

Reproduction and Development

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