Question 1

A list of the nonsteroid hormones from largest to smallest would read protein hormones,amino acid derivative hormones,and peptide hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most hormones are highly specific in their action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match each chemical classification with a corresponding hormone.
-insulin

Accepted Answer

A) Steroid 
B) Protein 
C) Glycoprotein 
D) Peptide 
E) Amine 
A) Steroid 
B) Protein 
C) Glycoprotein 
D) Peptide 
E) Amine

Question 4

Which of the following is not a protein hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Parathyroid hormone 
D)  All of the above are protein hormones. 
A)  Oxytocin 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Parathyroid hormone 
D)  All of the above are protein hormones.

Question 5

Hormones can be classified based on their chemical structure or their function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Both the endocrine system and nervous system are important in regulation of body function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a small amount of one hormone allows a second hormone to have its full effect,the phenomenon is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  synergism. 
B)  permissiveness. 
C)  antagonism. 
D)  augmentation. 
A)  synergism. 
B)  permissiveness. 
C)  antagonism. 
D)  augmentation.

Question 8

There are 16 structural classes of prostaglandins,classes A though P.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When a hormone attaches to a target cell,which of the following can occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can initiate protein synthesis. 
B)  It can open or close ion channels. 
C)  It can activate certain enzymes in the cell. 
D)  All of the above can occur. 
A)  It can initiate protein synthesis. 
B)  It can open or close ion channels. 
C)  It can activate certain enzymes in the cell. 
D)  All of the above can occur.

Question 10

Which of the following endocrine glands is located in the neck?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pineal 
B)  Pituitary 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Thyroid 
A)  Pineal 
B)  Pituitary 
C)  Thymus 
D)  Thyroid

Question 11

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical messenger travels a short distance. 
B)  Effector tissues include virtually all tissues. 
C)  Receptors are located on the plasma membrane or within the target cell. 
D)  All of the above are characteristics of the endocrine system. 
A)  Chemical messenger travels a short distance. 
B)  Effector tissues include virtually all tissues. 
C)  Receptors are located on the plasma membrane or within the target cell. 
D)  All of the above are characteristics of the endocrine system.

Question 12

Norepinephrine can be considered a neurotransmitter or a hormone,depending on what releases it and how far it must travel to reach a receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Protein hormones,glycoprotein hormones,and peptide hormones all contain amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not an amino acid derivative hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epinephrine 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Thyroid hormones 
D)  All of the above are amino acid derivative hormones. 
A)  Epinephrine 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Thyroid hormones 
D)  All of the above are amino acid derivative hormones.

Question 15

In comparison with the nervous system,the regulatory effects of the endocrine system are rapidly apparent,but short-lived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The amino acid tyrosine is used to produce epinephrine and the hormones made in the thymus gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Endocrine glands release their hormones into ducts that eventually empty into the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most widely used method of hormone classification is by location in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Examples of nonsteroid hormones are insulin,oxytocin,and epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tropic hormones:

Accepted Answer

A)  target other endocrine glands and stimulate their growth and secretion. 
B)  target reproductive tissues. 
C)  stimulate anabolism in their target cells. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  target other endocrine glands and stimulate their growth and secretion. 
B)  target reproductive tissues. 
C)  stimulate anabolism in their target cells. 
D)  do all of the above.

Exam 18: Endocrine System

A list of the nonsteroid hormones from largest to smallest would read protein hormones,amino acid derivative hormones,and peptide hormones.

Most hormones are highly specific in their action.

Match each chemical classification with a corresponding hormone. -insulin

Which of the following is not a protein hormone?

Hormones can be classified based on their chemical structure or their function.

Both the endocrine system and nervous system are important in regulation of body function.

When a small amount of one hormone allows a second hormone to have its full effect,the phenomenon is called:

There are 16 structural classes of prostaglandins,classes A though P.

When a hormone attaches to a target cell,which of the following can occur?

Which of the following endocrine glands is located in the neck?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

Norepinephrine can be considered a neurotransmitter or a hormone,depending on what releases it and how far it must travel to reach a receptor.

Protein hormones,glycoprotein hormones,and peptide hormones all contain amino acids.

Which of the following is not an amino acid derivative hormone?

In comparison with the nervous system,the regulatory effects of the endocrine system are rapidly apparent,but short-lived.

The amino acid tyrosine is used to produce epinephrine and the hormones made in the thymus gland.

Endocrine glands release their hormones into ducts that eventually empty into the circulatory system.

The most widely used method of hormone classification is by location in the body.

Examples of nonsteroid hormones are insulin,oxytocin,and epinephrine.

Tropic hormones:

A: Organization of the Body

B: Organization of the Body

A: The Chemical Basis of Life

B: The Chemical Basis of Life

A: Anatomy of Cells

B: Anatomy of Cells

Physiology of Cells

Cell Growth and Reproduction

Tissues

A: Skin and Its Appendages

B: Skin and Its Appendages

A: Skeletal Tissues

B: Skeletal Tissues

Skeletal System

A: Articulations

B: Articulations

A: Anatomy of the Muscular System

B: Anatomy of the Muscular System

A: Physiology of the Muscular System

B: Physiology of the Muscular System

A: Nervous System Cells

B: Nervous System Cells

A: Central Nervous System

B: Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

A: Sense Organs

B: Sense Organs

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

A: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

B: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System

A: Immune System

B: Immune System

Stress

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

A: Physiology of the Respiratory System

B: Physiology of the Respiratory System

A: Anatomy of the Digestive System

B: Anatomy of the Digestive System

A: Physiology of the Digestive System

B: Physiology of the Digestive System

A: Nutrition and Metabolism

B: Nutrition and Metabolism

A: Urinary System

B: Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

A: Female Reproductive System

B: Female Reproductive System

A: Growth and Development

B: Growth and Development

A: Genetics and Heredity

B: Genetics and Heredity

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