Question 1

Cholesterol is a common precursor for polypeptide hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Insulin-like growth factors are produced in most tissues, but primarily in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Estrogens, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone are all derived from

Accepted Answer

A) tyrosine 
B) cholesterol 
C) phospholipid 
D) IGF-2 
E) epinephrine 
A) tyrosine 
B) cholesterol 
C) phospholipid 
D) IGF-2 
E) epinephrine

Question 4

A single endocrine gland may produce more than one specific hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Indicate which of the following features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary using the following answer code:
a.Posterior pituitary
b.Anterior pituitary
c.Posterior and anterior pituitary
-Connected to hypothalamus by a vascular link

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which of the following features apply...

Question 6

_________________ is a general name for hormones released into the blood by neurosecretory neurons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ is a general name for hormones...

Question 7

Indicate which of the following features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary using the following answer code:
a.Posterior pituitary
b.Anterior pituitary
c.Posterior and anterior pituitary
-Synthesizes the hormones it secretes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which of the following features apply...

Question 8

One of the hormones involved in a specific endocrine axis must pass through the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Once a steroid hormone binds with its intracellular receptor, the hormone-receptor complex binds with a specific hormone response element on DNA, thereby activating a particular gene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________....

Question 11

List the factors that could cause abnormal levels of secretion from endocrine glands, and explain why target cells may display abnormal responsiveness to a hormone.

Accepted Answer

Hyposecretion (secreting too little horm

Question 12

Which statement about tropic hormones is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) They may stimulate the secretion of other hormones. 
B) They target other glands. 
C) They are all produced in the anterior pituitary gland. 
D) Both a and b 
E) All of the above 
A) They may stimulate the secretion of other hormones. 
B) They target other glands. 
C) They are all produced in the anterior pituitary gland. 
D) Both a and b 
E) All of the above

Question 13

Growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A) increases the uptake of amino acids by cells 
B) promotes triglyceride breakdown 
C) works with insulin to lower blood sugar 
D) does both a and b 
E) does both a and c 
A) increases the uptake of amino acids by cells 
B) promotes triglyceride breakdown 
C) works with insulin to lower blood sugar 
D) does both a and b 
E) does both a and c

Question 14

The hypothalamus synthesizes and regulates the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following hormones is regulated by the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A) parathyroid hormone 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) insulin 
E) TRH 
A) parathyroid hormone 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) insulin 
E) TRH

Question 16

While exercise is considered a major factor in causing an increase in growth hormone secretion, an increase in blood amino acids is considered a minor factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________ is not controlled, at least in part, by hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) Homeostasis 
B) Organic metabolism 
C) Rapid interactions with the external environment 
D) H2O and electrolyte balance 
E) Adaptation to stress 
A) Homeostasis 
B) Organic metabolism 
C) Rapid interactions with the external environment 
D) H2O and electrolyte balance 
E) Adaptation to stress

Question 18

_______________ is the process of forming bone, and it is promoted by ____________ hormone secreted from the adenohypophysis.

Accepted Answer

Ossificati

Question 19

Hormones produced in the anterior pituitary are

Accepted Answer

A) made in distinct populations of cells 
B) either tropic or nontropic 
C) secreted into the blood 
D) released in response to certain hormones 
E) all of the above 
A) made in distinct populations of cells 
B) either tropic or nontropic 
C) secreted into the blood 
D) released in response to certain hormones 
E) all of the above

Question 20

Describe how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland function in the negative feedback control of cortisol secretion when a person is under stress.Mention all relevant hormones involved in the process.

Accepted Answer

Under stress, the hypothalamus secretes

Cholesterol is a common precursor for polypeptide hormones.

Insulin-like growth factors are produced in most tissues, but primarily in the liver.

Estrogens, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone are all derived from

A single endocrine gland may produce more than one specific hormone.

Indicate which of the following features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary using the following answer code: a.Posterior pituitary b.Anterior pituitary c.Posterior and anterior pituitary -Connected to hypothalamus by a vascular link

_________________ is a general name for hormones released into the blood by neurosecretory neurons.

Indicate which of the following features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary using the following answer code: a.Posterior pituitary b.Anterior pituitary c.Posterior and anterior pituitary -Synthesizes the hormones it secretes

One of the hormones involved in a specific endocrine axis must pass through the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

Once a steroid hormone binds with its intracellular receptor, the hormone-receptor complex binds with a specific hormone response element on DNA, thereby activating a particular gene.

Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________.

List the factors that could cause abnormal levels of secretion from endocrine glands, and explain why target cells may display abnormal responsiveness to a hormone.

Which statement about tropic hormones is incorrect?

Growth hormone

The hypothalamus synthesizes and regulates the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

Which of the following hormones is regulated by the anterior pituitary?

While exercise is considered a major factor in causing an increase in growth hormone secretion, an increase in blood amino acids is considered a minor factor.

____________ is not controlled, at least in part, by hormones.

___ is the process of forming bone, and it is promoted by hormone secreted from the adenohypophysis.

Hormones produced in the anterior pituitary are

Describe how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland function in the negative feedback control of cortisol secretion when a person is under stress.Mention all relevant hormones involved in the process.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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Exam 18: Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

Cholesterol is a common precursor for polypeptide hormones.

Insulin-like growth factors are produced in most tissues, but primarily in the liver.

Estrogens, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone are all derived from

A single endocrine gland may produce more than one specific hormone.

Indicate which of the following features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary using the following answer code: a.Posterior pituitary b.Anterior pituitary c.Posterior and anterior pituitary -Connected to hypothalamus by a vascular link

_________________ is a general name for hormones released into the blood by neurosecretory neurons.

Indicate which of the following features apply to the posterior and anterior pituitary using the following answer code: a.Posterior pituitary b.Anterior pituitary c.Posterior and anterior pituitary -Synthesizes the hormones it secretes

One of the hormones involved in a specific endocrine axis must pass through the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

Once a steroid hormone binds with its intracellular receptor, the hormone-receptor complex binds with a specific hormone response element on DNA, thereby activating a particular gene.

Steroid hormones are derived from ____________________.

List the factors that could cause abnormal levels of secretion from endocrine glands, and explain why target cells may display abnormal responsiveness to a hormone.

Which statement about tropic hormones is incorrect?

Growth hormone

The hypothalamus synthesizes and regulates the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

Which of the following hormones is regulated by the anterior pituitary?

While exercise is considered a major factor in causing an increase in growth hormone secretion, an increase in blood amino acids is considered a minor factor.

____________ is not controlled, at least in part, by hormones.

_______________ is the process of forming bone, and it is promoted by ____________ hormone secreted from the adenohypophysis.

Hormones produced in the anterior pituitary are

Describe how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland function in the negative feedback control of cortisol secretion when a person is under stress.Mention all relevant hormones involved in the process.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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___ is the process of forming bone, and it is promoted by hormone secreted from the adenohypophysis.