Question 1

By signaling the small intestine, the _____ is an endocrine gland, and _____ is a hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) large intestine; vitamin D 
B) large intestine; vitamin E 
C) skin; vitamin D 
D) skin; vitamin E 
E) thyroid gland; TSH 
A) large intestine; vitamin D 
B) large intestine; vitamin E 
C) skin; vitamin D 
D) skin; vitamin E 
E) thyroid gland; TSH

Question 2

The RANK ligand is released from osteoclasts and it has an inhibitory effect on osteoblasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mineralocorticoids

Accepted Answer

A) stimulate gluconeogenesis 
B) stimulate protein degradation 
C) act at the kidneys to promote sodium retention and enhance potassium elimination 
D) contribute to the pubertal growth spurt 
E) are important in maintaining proper plasma calcium levels 
A) stimulate gluconeogenesis 
B) stimulate protein degradation 
C) act at the kidneys to promote sodium retention and enhance potassium elimination 
D) contribute to the pubertal growth spurt 
E) are important in maintaining proper plasma calcium levels

Question 4

Which of the following regulates aldosterone secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) Renin-angiotensin system 
C) Plasma K+ concentration 
D) Both b and c 
E) None of the above 
A) ACTH 
B) Renin-angiotensin system 
C) Plasma K+ concentration 
D) Both b and c 
E) None of the above

Question 5

Describe how the secretion of thyroid hormone is regulated through negative feedback.

Accepted Answer

Stress and/or cold temperatures cause th

Question 6

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic.
a.ACTH
b.aldosterone
c.calcitonin
d.cortisol
e.DHEA
f.epinephrine
g.glucagon
h.insulin
i.parathyroid hormone
j.thyroid hormone
k.Vitamin D
-Is an iodine-containing tyrosine derivative

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the hormone with the correct characteristic.
a.ACTH
b.aldosterone
c.calcitonin
d.cortisol
e.DHEA
f.epinephrine
g.glucagon
h.insulin
i.parathyroid...

Question 7

Contrast the metabolic events of the absorptive versus the postabsorptive states.

Accepted Answer

During the absorptive states, the body i

Question 8

Obesity can precipitate Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An increase in plasma PO₄ concentration forces a reduction in plasma Ca²⁺ as a result of the inverse relationship between plasma PO₄ and Ca²⁺ levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about parathyroid hormone is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) It causes localized dissolution of bone. 
B) It conserves Ca₂₊ by the kidney. 
C) It promotes urinary excretion of PO4. 
D) It directly stimulates Ca₂₊ absorption from the intestine. 
E) It is essential for life. 
A) It causes localized dissolution of bone. 
B) It conserves Ca₂₊ by the kidney. 
C) It promotes urinary excretion of PO4. 
D) It directly stimulates Ca₂₊ absorption from the intestine. 
E) It is essential for life.

Question 11

Which statement about somatostatin is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) It is produced by the hypothalamus. 
B) It is produced by the pancreatic D cells. 
C) It inhibits growth hormone secretion. 
D) It inhibits digestion of nutrients and decreases nutrient absorption. 
E) It is released in response to a fall in blood glucose and blood amino acids. 
A) It is produced by the hypothalamus. 
B) It is produced by the pancreatic D cells. 
C) It inhibits growth hormone secretion. 
D) It inhibits digestion of nutrients and decreases nutrient absorption. 
E) It is released in response to a fall in blood glucose and blood amino acids.

Question 12

Describe how PTH and CT regulate blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

PTH is secreted from the parathyroid gla

Question 13

Hyperthyroidism can be due to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) too much TRH 
B) too much TSH 
C) lack of iodine 
D) LATS 
E) thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin 
A) too much TRH 
B) too much TSH 
C) lack of iodine 
D) LATS 
E) thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin

Question 14

The ____________________ is the principal site for metabolic interconversions of nutrient molecules.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is the principal site for...

Question 15

Elevated blood amino acid levels stimulate the secretion of both insulin and glucagon even though they exert opposite effects on blood amino acid concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Indicate the site where each hormone is made by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
a.alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
b.beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
c.anterior pituitary
d.hypothalamus
e.adrenal cortex
f.adrenal medulla
g.parathyroid gland
h.thyroid gland
i.skin
j.posterior pituitary
k.pineal gland
-Parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate the site where each hormone is...

Question 17

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored in ____________________ granules in the adrenal gland.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored in ____________________...

Question 18

Most of the secreted T₃ is converted into T₄ outside of the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code.
a.epinephrine
b.cortisol
c.aldosterone
d.dehydroepiandrosterone
e.epinephrine and cortisol
f.cortisol and aldosterone
-Promotes female sex drive

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones...

Question 20

Indicate the site where each hormone is made by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
a.alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
b.beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
c.anterior pituitary
d.hypothalamus
e.adrenal cortex
f.adrenal medulla
g.parathyroid gland
h.thyroid gland
i.skin
j.posterior pituitary
k.pineal gland
-Cortisol

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate the site where each hormone is...

By signaling the small intestine, the _ is an endocrine gland, and _ is a hormone.

The RANK ligand is released from osteoclasts and it has an inhibitory effect on osteoblasts.

Mineralocorticoids

Which of the following regulates aldosterone secretion?

Describe how the secretion of thyroid hormone is regulated through negative feedback.

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic. a.ACTH b.aldosterone c.calcitonin d.cortisol e.DHEA f.epinephrine g.glucagon h.insulin i.parathyroid hormone j.thyroid hormone k.Vitamin D -Is an iodine-containing tyrosine derivative

Contrast the metabolic events of the absorptive versus the postabsorptive states.

Obesity can precipitate Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

An increase in plasma PO₄ concentration forces a reduction in plasma Ca²⁺ as a result of the inverse relationship between plasma PO₄ and Ca²⁺ levels.

Which of the following statements about parathyroid hormone is incorrect?

Which statement about somatostatin is incorrect?

Describe how PTH and CT regulate blood calcium levels.

Hyperthyroidism can be due to all of the following except

The ____________________ is the principal site for metabolic interconversions of nutrient molecules.

Elevated blood amino acid levels stimulate the secretion of both insulin and glucagon even though they exert opposite effects on blood amino acid concentration.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored in ____________________ granules in the adrenal gland.

Most of the secreted T₃ is converted into T₄ outside of the thyroid gland.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code. a.epinephrine b.cortisol c.aldosterone d.dehydroepiandrosterone e.epinephrine and cortisol f.cortisol and aldosterone -Promotes female sex drive

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

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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Exam 19: The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

By signaling the small intestine, the _____ is an endocrine gland, and _____ is a hormone.

The RANK ligand is released from osteoclasts and it has an inhibitory effect on osteoblasts.

Mineralocorticoids

Which of the following regulates aldosterone secretion?

Describe how the secretion of thyroid hormone is regulated through negative feedback.

Match the hormone with the correct characteristic. a.ACTH b.aldosterone c.calcitonin d.cortisol e.DHEA f.epinephrine g.glucagon h.insulin i.parathyroid hormone j.thyroid hormone k.Vitamin D -Is an iodine-containing tyrosine derivative

Contrast the metabolic events of the absorptive versus the postabsorptive states.

Obesity can precipitate Type II diabetes mellitus in individuals genetically predisposed.

An increase in plasma PO₄ concentration forces a reduction in plasma Ca²⁺ as a result of the inverse relationship between plasma PO₄ and Ca²⁺ levels.

Which of the following statements about parathyroid hormone is incorrect?

Which statement about somatostatin is incorrect?

Describe how PTH and CT regulate blood calcium levels.

Hyperthyroidism can be due to all of the following except

The ____________________ is the principal site for metabolic interconversions of nutrient molecules.

Elevated blood amino acid levels stimulate the secretion of both insulin and glucagon even though they exert opposite effects on blood amino acid concentration.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are stored in ____________________ granules in the adrenal gland.

Most of the secreted T₃ is converted into T₄ outside of the thyroid gland.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code. a.epinephrine b.cortisol c.aldosterone d.dehydroepiandrosterone e.epinephrine and cortisol f.cortisol and aldosterone -Promotes female sex drive

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

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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By signaling the small intestine, the _ is an endocrine gland, and _ is a hormone.