Question 1

The vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis is termed the hepatic portal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Psychosomatic relationships between human body systems and the brain have been proven not to exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mineralocorticoids are released from which part of the adrenal gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Zona fasciculata 
B) Zona reticularis 
C) Zona glomerulosa 
D) Adrenal medulla 
A) Zona fasciculata 
B) Zona reticularis 
C) Zona glomerulosa 
D) Adrenal medulla

Question 4

Match each hormone with its corresponding description.
-Stimulates development of ovarian follicle

Accepted Answer

A) Antidiuretic hormone 
B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
D) Luteinizing hormone 
E) Lactogenic hormone
F)Progesterone
G)Somatotropin
H)Oxytocin 
A) Antidiuretic hormone 
B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
C) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
D) Luteinizing hormone 
E) Lactogenic hormone
F)Progesterone
G)Somatotropin
H)Oxytocin

Question 5

The renin-angiotensin mechanism is a negative-feedback mechanism that helps maintain homeostasis of blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Calcitonin decreases calcium storage in bones, thereby raising blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The target cells for ADH are found in the:

Accepted Answer

A) kidney. 
B) muscles in the walls of arteries. 
C) osteoblasts in the bone. 
D) Both A and B are correct. 
A) kidney. 
B) muscles in the walls of arteries. 
C) osteoblasts in the bone. 
D) Both A and B are correct.

Question 8

Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it.
-Calcium-regulating hormone that is made in the thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroid hormone 
B) Insulin 
C) Human chorionic gonadotropin 
D) Aldosterone 
E) Calcitonin
F)Glucagon
G)Cortisol
H)Parathyroid hormone 
A) Thyroid hormone 
B) Insulin 
C) Human chorionic gonadotropin 
D) Aldosterone 
E) Calcitonin
F)Glucagon
G)Cortisol
H)Parathyroid hormone

Question 9

The structure in the body that provides the "mind-body" link is the:

Accepted Answer

A) anterior pituitary gland. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) posterior pituitary gland. 
D) pineal gland. 
A) anterior pituitary gland. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) posterior pituitary gland. 
D) pineal gland.

Question 10

Growth of the ovarian follicle occurs because of:

Accepted Answer

A) LH. 
B) estrogen. 
C) progesterone. 
D) FSH. 
A) LH. 
B) estrogen. 
C) progesterone. 
D) FSH.

Question 11

A major function of the pineal gland is the development of the lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The principal action of thyrotropin-releasing hormone is stimulating the:

Accepted Answer

A) release of ACTH. 
B) secretion of growth hormone. 
C) release of TSH. 
D) release of FSH and LH. 
A) release of ACTH. 
B) secretion of growth hormone. 
C) release of TSH. 
D) release of FSH and LH.

Question 13

The neurohypophysis serves as a storage and release site for:

Accepted Answer

A) ADH. 
B) oxytocin. 
C) prolactin. 
D) both A and B. 
A) ADH. 
B) oxytocin. 
C) prolactin. 
D) both A and B.

Question 14

Cells in the neurohypophysis make two hormones: ADH and oxytocin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The thymus plays an important role in the development of T cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it.
-Hormone that causes an increase in blood calcium levels

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroid hormone 
B) Insulin 
C) Human chorionic gonadotropin 
D) Aldosterone 
E) Calcitonin
F)Glucagon
G)Cortisol
H)Parathyroid hormone 
A) Thyroid hormone 
B) Insulin 
C) Human chorionic gonadotropin 
D) Aldosterone 
E) Calcitonin
F)Glucagon
G)Cortisol
H)Parathyroid hormone

Question 17

The posterior pituitary gland is not composed of glandular tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

High concentrations of glucocorticoids cause an increase in white blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The corticotrophic cells of the adenohypophysis secrete growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The first step in the renin-angiotensin mechanism is:

Accepted Answer

A) angiotensin II circulates to the adrenal cortex, stimulating the secretion of aldosterone. 
B) renin causes angiotensinogen to be converted to angiotensin I. 
C) the juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes renin into the blood in response to a fall in the blood pressure within the kidney. 
D) aldosterone causes increased reabsorption of sodium, which causes increased water retention. 
A) angiotensin II circulates to the adrenal cortex, stimulating the secretion of aldosterone. 
B) renin causes angiotensinogen to be converted to angiotensin I. 
C) the juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes renin into the blood in response to a fall in the blood pressure within the kidney. 
D) aldosterone causes increased reabsorption of sodium, which causes increased water retention.

Exam 26: Endocrine Glands

The vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis is termed the hepatic portal system.

Psychosomatic relationships between human body systems and the brain have been proven not to exist.

Mineralocorticoids are released from which part of the adrenal gland?

Match each hormone with its corresponding description. -Stimulates development of ovarian follicle

The renin-angiotensin mechanism is a negative-feedback mechanism that helps maintain homeostasis of blood pressure.

Calcitonin decreases calcium storage in bones, thereby raising blood calcium levels.

The target cells for ADH are found in the:

Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it. -Calcium-regulating hormone that is made in the thyroid gland

The structure in the body that provides the "mind-body" link is the:

Growth of the ovarian follicle occurs because of:

A major function of the pineal gland is the development of the lymphatic system.

The principal action of thyrotropin-releasing hormone is stimulating the:

The neurohypophysis serves as a storage and release site for:

Cells in the neurohypophysis make two hormones: ADH and oxytocin.

The thymus plays an important role in the development of T cells.

Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it. -Hormone that causes an increase in blood calcium levels

The posterior pituitary gland is not composed of glandular tissue.

High concentrations of glucocorticoids cause an increase in white blood cells.

The corticotrophic cells of the adenohypophysis secrete growth hormone.

The first step in the renin-angiotensin mechanism is:

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