Question 1

ACTH (adrenocorticotropin hormone)

Accepted Answer

A)  is secreted by the posterior pituitary. 
B)  has target cells in the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  has target cells in the adrenal glands. 
D)  has target cells in the adrenal medulla. 
E)  initiates the autoimmune response. 
A)  is secreted by the posterior pituitary. 
B)  has target cells in the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  has target cells in the adrenal glands. 
D)  has target cells in the adrenal medulla. 
E)  initiates the autoimmune response. C

Question 2

MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.secretes thyroxine
b.secrete insulin and glucagon
c.secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction
d.involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response
e.secretes ACTH,TSH,FSH,growth hormone,and prolactin
f.secretes sex hormones,cortisol,and aldosterone
g.a second messenger
h.diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition
i.participates in reproductive physiology and senses photoperiodsj.
secretes (releases into bloodstream)oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
k.secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
l.produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
m.hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
n.secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
o.has receptors for hormone binding
-thymus gland

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Match the hormone with the disorder it is related to.
a.insulinb.
parathyroid hormone
c.growth hormone
d.melatonin
e.cortisol
f.aldosterone
-rickets

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below.
a.posterior pituitary
b.adrenal cortex
c.pancreas
d.thyroid
e.pineal
f.anterior pituitary
g.adrenal medulla
h.parathyroid
-Makes and secretes thyroid stimulating hormone

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the...

Question 5

Which of the following is correct about melatonin?

Accepted Answer

A)  it protects against certain cancers 
B)  it encourages the growth of certain cancers 
C)  it causes a decline in body temperature 
D)  all of these (a through c) are correct about melatonin 
E)  one of these (a through c) is incorrect about melatonin 
A)  it protects against certain cancers 
B)  it encourages the growth of certain cancers 
C)  it causes a decline in body temperature 
D)  all of these (a through c) are correct about melatonin 
E)  one of these (a through c) is incorrect about melatonin

Question 6

Insulin affects the

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of saliva. 
B)  storage of proteins. 
C)  secretion of pancreatic juices. 
D)  metabolism of sugar. 
E)  utilization of fat reserves. 
A)  secretion of saliva. 
B)  storage of proteins. 
C)  secretion of pancreatic juices. 
D)  metabolism of sugar. 
E)  utilization of fat reserves.

Question 7

Which hormone is involved in a negative feedback relationship with the anterior pituitary and the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  cortisol 
E)  ACTH 
A)  aldosterone 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  cortisol 
E)  ACTH

Question 8

The adrenal medulla produces

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  glucagon. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  glucagon.

Question 9

Which of the following encourages growth of bone and soft tissues in the young?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH 
B)  prolactin 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  growth hormone 
E)  more than one of these encourages growth of bone and soft tissues in the young 
A)  ACTH 
B)  prolactin 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  growth hormone 
E)  more than one of these encourages growth of bone and soft tissues in the young

Question 10

In the United States,most thyroid disorders are caused by

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A)  iodine deficiency. 
B)  iron deficiency. 
C)  an autoimmune disorder. 
D)  insecticides. 
E)  a combination of more than one of these. 
A)  iodine deficiency. 
B)  iron deficiency. 
C)  an autoimmune disorder. 
D)  insecticides. 
E)  a combination of more than one of these.

Question 11

Match the hormone with the disorder it is related to.
a.insulinb.
parathyroid hormone
c.growth hormone
d.melatonin
e.cortisol
f.aldosterone
-Seasonal affective disorder

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the hormone with the disorder it...

Question 12

A goiter is an enlarged form of which gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal 
B)  pancreas 
C)  thyroid 
D)  parathyroid 
E)  thymus 
A)  adrenal 
B)  pancreas 
C)  thyroid 
D)  parathyroid 
E)  thymus

Question 13

Exposure to a light source

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases melatonin levels. 
B)  increase melatonin levels. 
C)  decrease testosterone levels. 
D)  is used to treat SAD and jet lag. 
E)  does more than one of these. 
A)  decreases melatonin levels. 
B)  increase melatonin levels. 
C)  decrease testosterone levels. 
D)  is used to treat SAD and jet lag. 
E)  does more than one of these.

Question 14

The release of cyclic AMP as a second messenger is a response to

Accepted Answer

A)  a peptide hormone. 
B)  a steroid hormone. 
C)  an amine hormone. 
D)  a protein hormone. 
E)  all of these except steroid hormone. 
A)  a peptide hormone. 
B)  a steroid hormone. 
C)  an amine hormone. 
D)  a protein hormone. 
E)  all of these except steroid hormone.

Question 15

Phthalates mimic ____ in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  insulin 
C)  glucose 
D)  estrogen 
E)  iodine 
A)  testosterone 
B)  insulin 
C)  glucose 
D)  estrogen 
E)  iodine

Question 16

MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.secretes thyroxine
b.secrete insulin and glucagon
c.secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction
d.involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response
e.secretes ACTH,TSH,FSH,growth hormone,and prolactin
f.secretes sex hormones,cortisol,and aldosterone
g.a second messenger
h.diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition
i.participates in reproductive physiology and senses photoperiodsj.
secretes (releases into bloodstream)oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
k.secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
l.produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
m.hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
n.secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
o.has receptors for hormone binding
-thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for...

Question 17

MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.secretes thyroxine
b.secrete insulin and glucagon
c.secretes hormones that prepare accessory reproductive structures for reproduction
d.involved in lymphocyte maturation and immune response
e.secretes ACTH,TSH,FSH,growth hormone,and prolactin
f.secretes sex hormones,cortisol,and aldosterone
g.a second messenger
h.diffuse across cell membranes because of their lipid composition
i.participates in reproductive physiology and senses photoperiodsj.
secretes (releases into bloodstream)oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
k.secretes a hormone that promotes calcium release from bone storage sites
l.produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
m.hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
n.secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
o.has receptors for hormone binding
-hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Choose the one most appropriate answer for...

Question 18

Which gland is associated with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  thyroid 
D)  parathyroid 
E)  thymus 
A)  pineal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  thyroid 
D)  parathyroid 
E)  thymus

Question 19

Specialized islet cells that secrete hormones are found scattered throughout the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  liver. 
C)  thymus. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
E)  pancreas. 
A)  adrenal cortex. 
B)  liver. 
C)  thymus. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
E)  pancreas.

Question 20

Which of the following is the effect of atrazine on cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  they induce the conversion of testosterone to estrogen 
B)  they block the production of cortisol 
C)  they enhance the production of melatonin 
D)  they cause the conversion of insulin into glucagon 
E)  they prevent TSH from stimulating thyroid hormone production 
A)  they induce the conversion of testosterone to estrogen 
B)  they block the production of cortisol 
C)  they enhance the production of melatonin 
D)  they cause the conversion of insulin into glucagon 
E)  they prevent TSH from stimulating thyroid hormone production

Exam 25: Endocrine Control

ACTH (adrenocorticotropin hormone)

Match the hormone with the disorder it is related to. a.insulinb. parathyroid hormone c.growth hormone d.melatonin e.cortisol f.aldosterone -rickets

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. a.posterior pituitary b.adrenal cortex c.pancreas d.thyroid e.pineal f.anterior pituitary g.adrenal medulla h.parathyroid -Makes and secretes thyroid stimulating hormone

Which of the following is correct about melatonin?

Insulin affects the

Which hormone is involved in a negative feedback relationship with the anterior pituitary and the hypothalamus?

The adrenal medulla produces

Which of the following encourages growth of bone and soft tissues in the young?

In the United States,most thyroid disorders are caused by

Match the hormone with the disorder it is related to. a.insulinb. parathyroid hormone c.growth hormone d.melatonin e.cortisol f.aldosterone -Seasonal affective disorder

A goiter is an enlarged form of which gland?

Exposure to a light source

The release of cyclic AMP as a second messenger is a response to

Phthalates mimic ____ in the human body.

Which gland is associated with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Specialized islet cells that secrete hormones are found scattered throughout the

Which of the following is the effect of atrazine on cells?

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