Question 1

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code:
-Insulin _____ muscle protein.

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has no effect on 
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has no effect on

Question 2

The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

MATCHING
Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-aldosterone

Accepted Answer

A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin 
A) alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
B) beta cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas 
C) anterior pituitary 
D) hypothalamus 
E) adrenal cortex
F)adrenal medulla
G)parathyroid gland
H)thyroid gland
I)skin

Question 4

A forerunner to Type II diabetes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Syndrome X 
B)  Conn's syndrome 
C)  Cretinism 
D)  Addison's syndrome 
E)  goiter 
A)  Syndrome X 
B)  Conn's syndrome 
C)  Cretinism 
D)  Addison's syndrome 
E)  goiter

Question 5

Osteoporosis is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced bone mass as a result of diminished laying down of the organic matrix of bone. 
B)  abnormal bone calcification. 
C)  hypocalcemia. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  reduced bone mass as a result of diminished laying down of the organic matrix of bone. 
B)  abnormal bone calcification. 
C)  hypocalcemia. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 6

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Exerts anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects at pharmacological levels.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone 
A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone

Question 7

Calcitonin decreases plasma Ca²+.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mineralocorticoids

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate gluconeogenesis. 
B)  stimulate protein degradation. 
C)  act at the kidneys to promote sodium retention and enhance potassium elimination. 
D)  contribute to the pubertal growth spurt. 
E)  are important in maintaining proper plasma calcium levels. 
A)  stimulate gluconeogenesis. 
B)  stimulate protein degradation. 
C)  act at the kidneys to promote sodium retention and enhance potassium elimination. 
D)  contribute to the pubertal growth spurt. 
E)  are important in maintaining proper plasma calcium levels.

Question 9

Hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

A)  control the release of oxytocin and vasopressin from the posterior pituitary. 
B)  travel via neuron axons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
C)  are carried in the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system. 
D)  are released upon positive-feedback stimulation via the anterior pituitary tropic hormones. 
E)  always act to stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones. 
A)  control the release of oxytocin and vasopressin from the posterior pituitary. 
B)  travel via neuron axons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
C)  are carried in the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system. 
D)  are released upon positive-feedback stimulation via the anterior pituitary tropic hormones. 
E)  always act to stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones.

Question 10

Over 99% of the circulating thyroid hormone is bound to plasma proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code:
-Growth hormone _____ blood amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has no effect on 
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has no effect on

Question 12

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Stimulates hepatic glycogenolysis.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone 
A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone

Question 13

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-hyperglycemia

Accepted Answer

A) Type I diabetes mellitus 
B) Type II diabetes mellitus 
C) both Type I and Type II 
D) neither 
A) Type I diabetes mellitus 
B) Type II diabetes mellitus 
C) both Type I and Type II 
D) neither

Question 14

PTH enhances the rapid movement of calcium from the bone fluid into the plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____________________ and ____________________ are collectively referred to as thyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

Tri-iodothyronine (T

Question 16

Aldosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  causes conservation of sodium. 
B)  facilitates lipolysis. 
C)  promotes gluconeogenesis. 
D)  is regulated by ACTH. 
E)  is secreted by the adrenal medulla. 
A)  causes conservation of sodium. 
B)  facilitates lipolysis. 
C)  promotes gluconeogenesis. 
D)  is regulated by ACTH. 
E)  is secreted by the adrenal medulla.

Question 17

The accompanying figure relates to the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-8b. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below.
-T3 and T4 diffuse into blood

Accepted Answer

A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4a 
E) Sep 4b
F)Step 5a
G)Step 5b
H)Step 6
I)Step 7
J)Step 8a
K)Step 8b 
A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4a 
E) Sep 4b
F)Step 5a
G)Step 5b
H)Step 6
I)Step 7
J)Step 8a
K)Step 8b

Question 18

Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below:
-Decreased iodine in diet _____ thyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has little or no effect on 
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) has little or no effect on

Question 19

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement.
-Stimulated by insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers 
A) gluconeogenesis 
B) glycogenesis 
C) glycogenolysis 
D) both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis 
E) all of these answers

Question 20

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.)
-Increases blood amino acid levels.

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone 
A) epinephrine 
B) cortisol 
C) aldosterone 
D) dehydroepiandrosterone

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Insulin _____ muscle protein.

The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.

MATCHING Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -aldosterone

A forerunner to Type II diabetes is:

Osteoporosis is characterized by

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Exerts anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects at pharmacological levels.

Calcitonin decreases plasma Ca²⁺.

Mineralocorticoids

Hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus

Over 99% of the circulating thyroid hormone is bound to plasma proteins.

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Growth hormone _____ blood amino acids.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Stimulates hepatic glycogenolysis.

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -hyperglycemia

PTH enhances the rapid movement of calcium from the bone fluid into the plasma.

and are collectively referred to as thyroid hormone.

Aldosterone

The accompanying figure relates to the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-8b. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -T3 and T4 diffuse into blood

Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below: -Decreased iodine in diet _____ thyroid hormone.

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement. -Stimulated by insulin.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Increases blood amino acid levels.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Reproductive System

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Exam 17: The Endocrine System

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Insulin _____ muscle protein.

The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.

MATCHING Indicate the source of each of the hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -aldosterone

A forerunner to Type II diabetes is:

Osteoporosis is characterized by

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Exerts anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects at pharmacological levels.

Calcitonin decreases plasma Ca²+.

Mineralocorticoids

Hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus

Over 99% of the circulating thyroid hormone is bound to plasma proteins.

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Growth hormone _____ blood amino acids.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Stimulates hepatic glycogenolysis.

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -hyperglycemia

PTH enhances the rapid movement of calcium from the bone fluid into the plasma.

____________________ and ____________________ are collectively referred to as thyroid hormone.

Aldosterone

The accompanying figure relates to the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-8b. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -T3 and T4 diffuse into blood

Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below: -Decreased iodine in diet _____ thyroid hormone.

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement. -Stimulated by insulin.

Indicate which characteristics apply to the hormones by using the following answer code: (Note: more than one answer may apply.) -Increases blood amino acid levels.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Reproductive System

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Calcitonin decreases plasma Ca²⁺.

and are collectively referred to as thyroid hormone.