Question 1

Match the disease with the description.
-involves endocrine stimulation by antibodies

Accepted Answer

A) Addison's disease 
B) Cushing's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Paget's disease 
A) Addison's disease 
B) Cushing's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Paget's disease

Question 2

All of the hormones secreted by the adrenal gland play a major role in growth and metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the two distinct endocrine cell types that comprise the thyroid gland,and what do they secrete?

Accepted Answer

C cells secrete calc

Question 4

Match the condition with its description.
-hunchback appearance associated with osteoporosis

Accepted Answer

A) giantism 
B) kyphosis 
C) moon face 
D) myxedema 
E) goiter 
A) giantism 
B) kyphosis 
C) moon face 
D) myxedema 
E) goiter

Question 5

Vitamin D (calcitriol)

Accepted Answer

A)  is formed by sunlight only. 
B)  is bound to plasma protein for transport only. 
C)  synthesis is stimulated by high calcium levels. 
D)  is formed by sunlight and bound to plasma protein for transport. 
E)  is formed by sunlight and synthesis is stimulated by high calcium levels. 
A)  is formed by sunlight only. 
B)  is bound to plasma protein for transport only. 
C)  synthesis is stimulated by high calcium levels. 
D)  is formed by sunlight and bound to plasma protein for transport. 
E)  is formed by sunlight and synthesis is stimulated by high calcium levels.

Question 6

Damage to cells of the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  the disappearance of axillary and pubic hair. 
B)  increased volume of urine formation. 
C)  decreased levels of sodium ion in the blood. 
D)  decreased ability to convert lipids to glucose. 
E)  increased water retention. 
A)  the disappearance of axillary and pubic hair. 
B)  increased volume of urine formation. 
C)  decreased levels of sodium ion in the blood. 
D)  decreased ability to convert lipids to glucose. 
E)  increased water retention.

Question 7

A condition that produces a reduction in bone mass or density sufficient to compromise normal function is

Accepted Answer

A)  cretinism. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  osteitis. 
E)  acromegaly. 
A)  cretinism. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  osteitis. 
E)  acromegaly.

Question 8

List four factors that affect normal body growth.

Accepted Answer

1.growth hormone and

Question 9

Match the disease with the description.
-Some symptoms mimic diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) Addison's disease 
B) Cushing's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Paget's disease 
A) Addison's disease 
B) Cushing's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Paget's disease

Question 10

What are the three common causes of hypercortisolism?

Accepted Answer

1.adrenal tumor autonomously s

Question 11

Parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates osteoclast activity. 
B)  increases the rate of calcium absorption. 
C)  decreases the rate of calcium excretion. 
D)  raises the level of calcium ion in the blood. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  stimulates osteoclast activity. 
B)  increases the rate of calcium absorption. 
C)  decreases the rate of calcium excretion. 
D)  raises the level of calcium ion in the blood. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

Billy has been serving in a noncombat position in the army for two years and has just been informed that he is leaving on a combat mission tomorrow.Billy is feeling very stressed.How has his endocrine system responded to this bad news? Which hormones are involved,and what effects do they have?

Accepted Answer

Increased cortisol secretion by the adre

Question 13

Thyroid hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  are lipophilic. 
B)  are hydrophilic. 
C)  must bind to plasma proteins for transport to target cells. 
D)  are lipophilic and must bind to plasma proteins for transport to target cells. 
E)  are hydrophilic and must bind to plasma proteins for transport to target cells. 
A)  are lipophilic. 
B)  are hydrophilic. 
C)  must bind to plasma proteins for transport to target cells. 
D)  are lipophilic and must bind to plasma proteins for transport to target cells. 
E)  are hydrophilic and must bind to plasma proteins for transport to target cells.

Question 14

Match the condition with the description.
-caused by growth hormone excess in adulthood

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) adrenogenital syndrome 
C) cretinism 
D) dwarfism 
E) exophthalmus 
A) acromegaly 
B) adrenogenital syndrome 
C) cretinism 
D) dwarfism 
E) exophthalmus

Question 15

Match the disease with the description.
-may result from a pituitary tumor

Accepted Answer

A) Addison's disease 
B) Cushing's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Paget's disease 
A) Addison's disease 
B) Cushing's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Paget's disease

Question 16

Premature closure of the epiphyseal plates could be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  high levels of vitamin D3. 
B)  too much calcium in the diet. 
C)  elevated levels of sex hormones. 
D)  too little thyroxine. 
E)  an excess of growth hormone. 
A)  high levels of vitamin D3. 
B)  too much calcium in the diet. 
C)  elevated levels of sex hormones. 
D)  too little thyroxine. 
E)  an excess of growth hormone.

Question 17

Cortisol secretion shows a ________ pattern of secretion,normally peaking in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cortisol secretion shows a ________ pattern of...

Question 18

Describe the endocrine regulation of bone growth.

Accepted Answer

Bone growth is regulated by ma

Question 19

Which of the following could describe the function of 11 Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase?

Accepted Answer

A)  An enzyme located in renal tubules that acts on cortisol . 
B)  It converts cortisol to a less active form. 
C)  It aids in preventing crossover effects from cortisol. 
D)  It converts cortisol to a form with a lower specificity for mineralocorticoid receptors there. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  An enzyme located in renal tubules that acts on cortisol . 
B)  It converts cortisol to a less active form. 
C)  It aids in preventing crossover effects from cortisol. 
D)  It converts cortisol to a form with a lower specificity for mineralocorticoid receptors there. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 20

Match the condition with the description.
-associated with Graves' disease

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) adrenogenital syndrome 
C) cretinism 
D) dwarfism 
E) exophthalmus 
A) acromegaly 
B) adrenogenital syndrome 
C) cretinism 
D) dwarfism 
E) exophthalmus

Exam 23: Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

Match the disease with the description. -involves endocrine stimulation by antibodies

All of the hormones secreted by the adrenal gland play a major role in growth and metabolism.

What are the two distinct endocrine cell types that comprise the thyroid gland,and what do they secrete?

Match the condition with its description. -hunchback appearance associated with osteoporosis

Vitamin D (calcitriol)

Damage to cells of the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex would result in

A condition that produces a reduction in bone mass or density sufficient to compromise normal function is

List four factors that affect normal body growth.

Match the disease with the description. -Some symptoms mimic diabetes mellitus.

What are the three common causes of hypercortisolism?

Parathyroid hormone

Billy has been serving in a noncombat position in the army for two years and has just been informed that he is leaving on a combat mission tomorrow.Billy is feeling very stressed.How has his endocrine system responded to this bad news? Which hormones are involved,and what effects do they have?

Thyroid hormones

Match the condition with the description. -caused by growth hormone excess in adulthood

Match the disease with the description. -may result from a pituitary tumor

Premature closure of the epiphyseal plates could be caused by

Cortisol secretion shows a ________ pattern of secretion,normally peaking in the ________.

Describe the endocrine regulation of bone growth.

Which of the following could describe the function of 11 Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase?

Match the condition with the description. -associated with Graves' disease

Introduction to Physiology

Molecular Interactions

Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues

Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Membrane Dynamics

Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

The Central Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control

Muscles

Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement

Cardiovascular Physiology

Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure

Blood

Mechanics of Breathing

Gas Exchange and Transport

The Kidneys

Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energy Balance

The Immune System

Integrative Physiology III: Exercise

Reproduction and Development

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