Question 1

Which of the following is (are)unique to the suprarenal medullae

Accepted Answer

A) The suprarenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion. 
B) Some cells of the suprarenal medulla secrete epinephrine. 
C) The systemic effects of the suprarenal medulla are long lasting. 
D) Some cells of the suprarenal medulla secrete norepinephrine. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) The suprarenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion. 
B) Some cells of the suprarenal medulla secrete epinephrine. 
C) The systemic effects of the suprarenal medulla are long lasting. 
D) Some cells of the suprarenal medulla secrete norepinephrine. 
E) All of the answers are correct. C

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the suprarenal cortex

Accepted Answer

A) It is yellow in color because of the presence of stored lipids. 
B) It consists of three different layers. 
C) Each zone synthesizes different steroid hormones. 
D) If one zone is damaged, levels of the hormone it makes will decrease in the blood. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) It is yellow in color because of the presence of stored lipids. 
B) It consists of three different layers. 
C) Each zone synthesizes different steroid hormones. 
D) If one zone is damaged, levels of the hormone it makes will decrease in the blood. 
E) All of the answers are correct. E

Question 3

Figure 19.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label N: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus

Question 4

Hormones released into the interstitial fluid by the anterior pituitary enter the circulation easily because

Accepted Answer

A) the adjacent capillaries are fenestrated to permit passage of large molecules into the circulation. 
B) a strong countercurrent mechanism maintains a concentration gradient that draws them in. 
C) they pass easily through the infundibulum. 
D) they are brought through the choroid plexus by active transport. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) the adjacent capillaries are fenestrated to permit passage of large molecules into the circulation. 
B) a strong countercurrent mechanism maintains a concentration gradient that draws them in. 
C) they pass easily through the infundibulum. 
D) they are brought through the choroid plexus by active transport. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 5

The hypophyseal portal system allows

Accepted Answer

A) blood from the brain to drain to the internal jugular vein. 
B) regulating hormones to go directly from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
C) the blood-brain barrier to include the pituitary gland. 
D) wastes from the brain to stimulate the pituitary. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) blood from the brain to drain to the internal jugular vein. 
B) regulating hormones to go directly from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
C) the blood-brain barrier to include the pituitary gland. 
D) wastes from the brain to stimulate the pituitary. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

Growth hormone is released from the suprarenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An enzyme produced by the kidneys that is important for the regulation of blood pressure and blood volume is

Accepted Answer

A) angiotensin I. 
B) renin. 
C) thyroxine. 
D) thymosin. 
E) bilirubin. 
A) angiotensin I. 
B) renin. 
C) thyroxine. 
D) thymosin. 
E) bilirubin.

Question 8

Negative feedback on a releasing hormone by the presence of a peripheral hormone is an example of which type of endocrine reflex

Accepted Answer

A) humoral 
B) hormonal 
C) neural 
D) central 
E) inhibitory 
A) humoral 
B) hormonal 
C) neural 
D) central 
E) inhibitory

Question 9

The thyroid gland is located just inferior to the

Accepted Answer

A) trachea. 
B) esophagus. 
C) larynx. 
D) heart. 
E) spinal column. 
A) trachea. 
B) esophagus. 
C) larynx. 
D) heart. 
E) spinal column.

Question 10

The ________ is firmly attached to the superior border of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas 
B) suprarenal gland 
C) stomach 
D) thyroid 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) pancreas 
B) suprarenal gland 
C) stomach 
D) thyroid 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

Over three-quarters of the suprarenal cortex is the

Accepted Answer

A) zona glomerulosa. 
B) zona reticularis. 
C) zona fasciculata. 
D) medulla. 
E) capsule. 
A) zona glomerulosa. 
B) zona reticularis. 
C) zona fasciculata. 
D) medulla. 
E) capsule.

Question 12

Figure 19.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label H: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 19.3
   
Using the figure...

Question 13

Figure 19.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label D: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure 19.3
   
Using the figure...

Question 14

Figure 19.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label A: ______________________________

Accepted Answer

Paraventri

Question 15

The hypothalamus is controlled by negative feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Oxytocin is released from the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Chemosensitive control of endocrine function is regulated by changes in extracellular fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Damage to the zona fasciculata of the suprarenal cortex would result in

Accepted Answer

A) the disappearance of axillary and pubic hair. 
B) an decrease in urine volume. 
C) decreased ability to synthesize glucose. 
D) increased water retention. 
E) decreased blood glucose levels. 
A) the disappearance of axillary and pubic hair. 
B) an decrease in urine volume. 
C) decreased ability to synthesize glucose. 
D) increased water retention. 
E) decreased blood glucose levels.

Question 19

A kidney hormone that stimulates red blood cell production by the bone marrow is

Accepted Answer

A) erythropoietin. 
B) renin. 
C) angiotensin II. 
D) insulin. 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) erythropoietin. 
B) renin. 
C) angiotensin II. 
D) insulin. 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 20

What organ(s)is(are)nervous in structure but endocrine in function

Accepted Answer

A) thymus 
B) posterior pituitary 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) thyroid 
E) gonads 
A) thymus 
B) posterior pituitary 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) thyroid 
E) gonads

Exam 19: The Endocrine System

Which of the following is (are)unique to the suprarenal medullae

Which of the following is true of the suprarenal cortex

Figure 19.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label N: ______________________________

Hormones released into the interstitial fluid by the anterior pituitary enter the circulation easily because

The hypophyseal portal system allows

Growth hormone is released from the suprarenal cortex.

An enzyme produced by the kidneys that is important for the regulation of blood pressure and blood volume is

Negative feedback on a releasing hormone by the presence of a peripheral hormone is an example of which type of endocrine reflex

The thyroid gland is located just inferior to the

The ________ is firmly attached to the superior border of the kidney.

Over three-quarters of the suprarenal cortex is the

Figure 19.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label H: ______________________________

Figure 19.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label D: ______________________________

Figure 19.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label A: ______________________________

The hypothalamus is controlled by negative feedback.

Oxytocin is released from the anterior pituitary gland.

Chemosensitive control of endocrine function is regulated by changes in extracellular fluid.

Damage to the zona fasciculata of the suprarenal cortex would result in

A kidney hormone that stimulates red blood cell production by the bone marrow is

What organ(s)is(are)nervous in structure but endocrine in function

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