Question 1

___________ is/are not stored in the secretory cell after being synthesized.

Accepted Answer

A) Peptides 
B) Catecholamines 
C) Steroids 
D) Thyroid hormone 
E) b and c 
A) Peptides 
B) Catecholamines 
C) Steroids 
D) Thyroid hormone 
E) b and c

Question 2

With regards to circadian rhythms,

Accepted Answer

A) the hypothalamus supraoptic nucleus maintains them 
B) the suprachiasmatic nucleus is responsible for generating them 
C) they are brought about by fluctuating levels of clock proteins 
D) both a and b are true 
E) both a and c are true 
A) the hypothalamus supraoptic nucleus maintains them 
B) the suprachiasmatic nucleus is responsible for generating them 
C) they are brought about by fluctuating levels of clock proteins 
D) both a and b are true 
E) both a and c are true

Question 3

One target cell receptor may bind with more than one specific hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Growth hormone exerts its effects on growth by

Accepted Answer

A) stimulating production of insulin-like growth factors 
B) directly invoking gene activity 
C) elevating blood glucose levels 
D) increasing fat metabolism 
E) increasing thyroid hormone levels 
A) stimulating production of insulin-like growth factors 
B) directly invoking gene activity 
C) elevating blood glucose levels 
D) increasing fat metabolism 
E) increasing thyroid hormone levels

Question 5

Most hormone secretion is regulated by some form of ____________________ feedback.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most hormone secretion is regulated by some...

Question 6

Specialization of target-cell receptors explains the specificity of hormonal action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ is not a function of GH.

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing uptake of amino acids by cells 
B) Stimulating the synthesis of somatomedins 
C) Enhancing glucose uptake by muscle cells 
D) Stimulating cell division 
E) Promoting bone growth 
A) Increasing uptake of amino acids by cells 
B) Stimulating the synthesis of somatomedins 
C) Enhancing glucose uptake by muscle cells 
D) Stimulating cell division 
E) Promoting bone growth

Question 8

Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The limited growth in African pygmies is due to a deficiency in growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Clock proteins are essential for controlling circadian rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 vasopressin and oxytocin into the blood

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Minor differences in structure between hormones within each chemical category often result in profound differences in biological response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________ is due to hypersecretion of GH in childhood, whereas __________ is due to hypersecretion of GH in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Gigantism,

Question 15

Growth hormone is the only hormone that influences growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_______ is a pituitary hormone that has no role in reproductive physiology.

Accepted Answer

A) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B) Luteinizing hormone 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Prolactin 
E) Vasopressin 
A) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B) Luteinizing hormone 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Prolactin 
E) Vasopressin

Question 17

FSH has different functions in men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

More ___________ is released from the adrenal gland in response to sympathetic stimulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of More ___________ is released from the adrenal...

Question 19

Growth hormone exerts metabolic effects unrelated to growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The nervous system exerts considerable control over the endocrine system, but hormones have no influence over the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

___________ is/are not stored in the secretory cell after being synthesized.

With regards to circadian rhythms,

One target cell receptor may bind with more than one specific hormone.

Growth hormone exerts its effects on growth by

Most hormone secretion is regulated by some form of ____________________ feedback.

Specialization of target-cell receptors explains the specificity of hormonal action.

__________ is not a function of GH.

Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

The limited growth in African pygmies is due to a deficiency in growth hormone.

Clock proteins are essential for controlling circadian rhythms.

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

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 vasopressin and oxytocin into the blood

Minor differences in structure between hormones within each chemical category often result in profound differences in biological response.

is due to hypersecretion of GH in childhood, whereas is due to hypersecretion of GH in adulthood.

Growth hormone is the only hormone that influences growth.

_______ is a pituitary hormone that has no role in reproductive physiology.

FSH has different functions in men and women.

More ___________ is released from the adrenal gland in response to sympathetic stimulation.

Growth hormone exerts metabolic effects unrelated to growth.

The nervous system exerts considerable control over the endocrine system, but hormones have no influence over the nervous 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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___________ is/are not stored in the secretory cell after being synthesized.

With regards to circadian rhythms,

One target cell receptor may bind with more than one specific hormone.

Growth hormone exerts its effects on growth by

Most hormone secretion is regulated by some form of ____________________ feedback.

Specialization of target-cell receptors explains the specificity of hormonal action.

__________ is not a function of GH.

Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

The limited growth in African pygmies is due to a deficiency in growth hormone.

Clock proteins are essential for controlling circadian rhythms.

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

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 vasopressin and oxytocin into the blood

Minor differences in structure between hormones within each chemical category often result in profound differences in biological response.

__________ is due to hypersecretion of GH in childhood, whereas __________ is due to hypersecretion of GH in adulthood.

Growth hormone is the only hormone that influences growth.

_______ is a pituitary hormone that has no role in reproductive physiology.

FSH has different functions in men and women.

More ___________ is released from the adrenal gland in response to sympathetic stimulation.

Growth hormone exerts metabolic effects unrelated to growth.

The nervous system exerts considerable control over the endocrine system, but hormones have no influence over the nervous 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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is due to hypersecretion of GH in childhood, whereas is due to hypersecretion of GH in adulthood.