Question 1

Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A) hormones from the hypothalamus 
B) by neural innervation of anterior pituitary cells 
C) negative-feedback action of target-tissue hormones 
D) both a and c 
E) none of the above 
A) hormones from the hypothalamus 
B) by neural innervation of anterior pituitary cells 
C) negative-feedback action of target-tissue hormones 
D) both a and c 
E) none of the above

Question 2

Growth hormone

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A) closes the epiphyseal plate of long bones 
B) promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia 
C) secretion is stimulated by an increased blood glucose level 
D) is the only factor responsible for governing the growth of an individual 
E) has all of the above characteristics 
A) closes the epiphyseal plate of long bones 
B) promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia 
C) secretion is stimulated by an increased blood glucose level 
D) is the only factor responsible for governing the growth of an individual 
E) has all of the above characteristics

Question 3

Select the correct statement about TSH.

Accepted Answer

A) A buildup of the thyroid hormone stimulates its production by negative feedback. 
B) It is secreted by the thyroid gland. 
C) It is stored in the posterior pituitary. 
D) It stimulates the thyroid gland. 
E) Its activity is unrelated to a set point. 
A) A buildup of the thyroid hormone stimulates its production by negative feedback. 
B) It is secreted by the thyroid gland. 
C) It is stored in the posterior pituitary. 
D) It stimulates the thyroid gland. 
E) Its activity is unrelated to a set point.

Question 4

Which of the following hormones is released from the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A) CRH 
B) TSH 
C) FSH 
D) LH 
E) GH 
A) CRH 
B) TSH 
C) FSH 
D) LH 
E) GH

Question 5

Hormone activity is rapid compared to the effects of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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
-Releases primarily tropic hormones into the blood

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The SCN is located in the brain region called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The SCN is located in the brain...

Question 8

____________ occurs when one hormone causes the loss of another hormone's receptors, whereas _____________ is the process of a target cell decreasing the number of receptors for a given hormone due to exposure to sustained high levels of the hormone.

Accepted Answer

ANTAGONISM

Question 9

The most common second messenger used by hydrophilic hormones is

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) cyclic AMP 
C) chromatin 
D) messenger RNA 
E) plasma proteins 
A) calcium 
B) cyclic AMP 
C) chromatin 
D) messenger RNA 
E) plasma proteins

Question 10

Which of the following is least associated with the hydrophilic hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) cyclic AMP 
B) protein kinase 
C) adenylate cyclase 
D) intracellular receptor 
E) phosphorylated enzymes 
A) cyclic AMP 
B) protein kinase 
C) adenylate cyclase 
D) intracellular receptor 
E) phosphorylated enzymes

Question 11

Which one of the following hormones signals the kidneys to control water balance?

Accepted Answer

A) vasopressin 
B) ACTH 
C) TRH 
D) somatostatin 
E) PIH 
A) vasopressin 
B) ACTH 
C) TRH 
D) somatostatin 
E) PIH

Question 12

Dwarfism develops from a(n) ____________________ of the growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dwarfism develops from a(n) ____________________ of the...

Question 13

An example of a three-part endocrine axis involves the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system, the nervous system, or both by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
a.Endocrine system
b.Nervous system
c.Endocrine and nervous systems
-Specificity is dependent on specificity of target-cell receptors

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to...

Question 15

Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to the endocrine system, the nervous system, or both by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
a.Endocrine system
b.Nervous system
c.Endocrine and nervous systems
-Secretes chemical messengers that affect target cells

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate whether the characteristics below apply to...

Question 16

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.
-Hormones 7 and 8 are ____________________ and ____________________, respectively, and they are collectively called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

LH, FSH, g

Question 17

Endocrine responses occur more slowly and last longer than neural responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All hormones

Accepted Answer

A) are regulated by the hypothalamus 
B) initiate synthesis of new proteins 
C) are secreted by endocrine glands through ducts into the blood 
D) must combine with specific receptors on the target cells in order to exert their effects 
E) are eventually inactivated by enzymes in the liver, kidneys, blood, or target cells 
A) are regulated by the hypothalamus 
B) initiate synthesis of new proteins 
C) are secreted by endocrine glands through ducts into the blood 
D) must combine with specific receptors on the target cells in order to exert their effects 
E) are eventually inactivated by enzymes in the liver, kidneys, blood, or target cells

Question 19

Tropic hormones only target other glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Oxytocin and vasopressin are carried in the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is controlled by

Growth hormone

Select the correct statement about TSH.

Which of the following hormones is released from the hypothalamus?

Hormone activity is rapid compared to the effects of the nervous system.

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 -Releases primarily tropic hormones into the blood

The SCN is located in the brain region called the ____________________.

occurs when one hormone causes the loss of another hormone's receptors, whereas _ is the process of a target cell decreasing the number of receptors for a given hormone due to exposure to sustained high levels of the hormone.

The most common second messenger used by hydrophilic hormones is

Which of the following is least associated with the hydrophilic hormones?

Which one of the following hormones signals the kidneys to control water balance?

Dwarfism develops from a(n) ____________________ of the growth hormone.

An example of a three-part endocrine axis involves the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal cortex.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. -Hormones 7 and 8 are and , respectively, and they are collectively called .

Endocrine responses occur more slowly and last longer than neural responses.

All hormones

Tropic hormones only target other glands.

Oxytocin and vasopressin are carried in the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

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Hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland is controlled by

Growth hormone

Select the correct statement about TSH.

Which of the following hormones is released from the hypothalamus?

Hormone activity is rapid compared to the effects of the nervous system.

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 -Releases primarily tropic hormones into the blood

The SCN is located in the brain region called the ____________________.

____________ occurs when one hormone causes the loss of another hormone's receptors, whereas _____________ is the process of a target cell decreasing the number of receptors for a given hormone due to exposure to sustained high levels of the hormone.

The most common second messenger used by hydrophilic hormones is

Which of the following is least associated with the hydrophilic hormones?

Which one of the following hormones signals the kidneys to control water balance?

Dwarfism develops from a(n) ____________________ of the growth hormone.

An example of a three-part endocrine axis involves the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal cortex.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. -Hormones 7 and 8 are ____________________ and ____________________, respectively, and they are collectively called ____________________.

Endocrine responses occur more slowly and last longer than neural responses.

All hormones

Tropic hormones only target other glands.

Oxytocin and vasopressin are carried in the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

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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occurs when one hormone causes the loss of another hormone's receptors, whereas _ is the process of a target cell decreasing the number of receptors for a given hormone due to exposure to sustained high levels of the hormone.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. -Hormones 7 and 8 are and , respectively, and they are collectively called .