Question 1

Addison's disease is caused by insufficient production of ________ corticosteroids.

Accepted Answer

Adrenal

Question 2

The release of norepinephrine and epinephrine into the blood stream increases all of these except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Respiration 
B) Saliva 
C) Pulse or heart rate 
D) Blood pressure 
A) Respiration 
B) Saliva 
C) Pulse or heart rate 
D) Blood pressure B

Question 3

Explain the control of blood sugar by pancreatic hormones.

Accepted Answer

When blood sugar rises, the pancreas secretes insulin.Insulin helps move glucose into cells and promotes storage of glucose as glycogen in the liver, thus lowering blood sugar.If blood sugar drops, the pancreas releases glucagon.Glucagon causes the release of stored glucose from the liver, thus raising blood sugar.

Question 4

The master gland of the endocrine system is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroid gland 
B) Pituitary gland 
C) Adrenal gland 
D) None of the above 
A) Thyroid gland 
B) Pituitary gland 
C) Adrenal gland 
D) None of the above

Question 5

A condition that is characterized by the production of large amounts of very dilute urine is called?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes insipidus 
B) Diabetes mellitus 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Juvenile diabetes 
A) Diabetes insipidus 
B) Diabetes mellitus 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Juvenile diabetes

Question 6

The ideal value for a body characteristic is called a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ideal value for a body characteristic...

Question 7

Sweat glands are endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ steroids are a class of molecules that cause an increase in muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A) Anti-inflammatory 
B) Anabolic 
C) NSAIDs 
D) Metabolic 
A) Anti-inflammatory 
B) Anabolic 
C) NSAIDs 
D) Metabolic

Question 9

Which of the following is an early symptom of hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Nervousness 
B) Weakness 
C) Difficulty speaking 
D) All of the above 
A) Nervousness 
B) Weakness 
C) Difficulty speaking 
D) All of the above

Question 10

The most common cause of hypothyroidism is ________.

Accepted Answer

Hashimoto'

Question 11

Hypopituitarism causes loss of any or all anterior ________ hormones, including ACTH, GH, LH, and TSH, causing a variety of symptoms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hypopituitarism causes loss of any or all...

Question 12

Thyroxin and triiodothyronine, hormones necessary for cell metabolism, are produced in the ____________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A) Pituitary 
B) Adrenal 
C) Thymus 
D) Thyroid 
A) Pituitary 
B) Adrenal 
C) Thymus 
D) Thyroid

Question 13

The ________ gland, located in the anterior portion of your neck, is responsible for secreting the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), under orders from the pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ gland, located in the anterior...

Question 14

____________ moves calcium into bones.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ moves calcium into bones....

Question 15

An over-production of cortisol causes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Cushing's syndrome 
B) Addison's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Hyperpituitarism 
A) Cushing's syndrome 
B) Addison's disease 
C) Graves' disease 
D) Hyperpituitarism

Question 16

Epinephrine is also known as adrenalin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Melatonin is released by the pineal gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A common symptom of hyperthyroidism is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common symptom of hyperthyroidism is ________....

Question 19

A condition that is characterized by a decrease in pituitary function caused by tumors, surgery, radiation, or head injury is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperpituitarism 
B) Cushing's syndrome 
C) Hypopituitarism 
D) Addison's disease 
A) Hyperpituitarism 
B) Cushing's syndrome 
C) Hypopituitarism 
D) Addison's disease

Question 20

Appropriate blood glucose levels are vital for cellular ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Appropriate blood glucose levels are vital for...

Addison's disease is caused by insufficient production of ________ corticosteroids.

The release of norepinephrine and epinephrine into the blood stream increases all of these except ________.

Explain the control of blood sugar by pancreatic hormones.

The master gland of the endocrine system is the ________.

A condition that is characterized by the production of large amounts of very dilute urine is called?

The ideal value for a body characteristic is called a(n) ____________.

Sweat glands are endocrine glands.

________ steroids are a class of molecules that cause an increase in muscle mass.

Which of the following is an early symptom of hypoglycemia?

The most common cause of hypothyroidism is ________.

Hypopituitarism causes loss of any or all anterior ________ hormones, including ACTH, GH, LH, and TSH, causing a variety of symptoms.

Thyroxin and triiodothyronine, hormones necessary for cell metabolism, are produced in the ____________ gland.

The ________ gland, located in the anterior portion of your neck, is responsible for secreting the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), under orders from the pituitary gland

____________ moves calcium into bones.

An over-production of cortisol causes ________.

Epinephrine is also known as adrenalin.

Melatonin is released by the pineal gland.

A common symptom of hyperthyroidism is ________.

A condition that is characterized by a decrease in pituitary function caused by tumors, surgery, radiation, or head injury is called ________.

Appropriate blood glucose levels are vital for cellular ________.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: Learning the Language

The Human Body: Reading the Map

Biochemistry: the Basic Ingredients of Life

The Cells: the Raw Materials and Building Blocks

Tissues and Systems: the Inside Story

The Skeletal System: the Framework

The Muscular System: Movement for the Journey

The Integumentary System: the Protective Covering

The Nervous System Part I: the Information Super Highway

The Nervous System Part Ii: the Traffic Control Center

The Senses: the Sights and Sounds

The Cardiovascular System: Transport and Supply

The Respiratory System: Its a Gas

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The Gastrointestinal System: Fuel for the Trip

The Urinary System: Filtration and Fluid Balance

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Exam 12: The Endocrine System: the Bodys Other Control System

Addison's disease is caused by insufficient production of ________ corticosteroids.

The release of norepinephrine and epinephrine into the blood stream increases all of these except ________.

Explain the control of blood sugar by pancreatic hormones.

The master gland of the endocrine system is the ________.

A condition that is characterized by the production of large amounts of very dilute urine is called?

The ideal value for a body characteristic is called a(n) ____________.

Sweat glands are endocrine glands.

________ steroids are a class of molecules that cause an increase in muscle mass.

Which of the following is an early symptom of hypoglycemia?

The most common cause of hypothyroidism is ________.

Hypopituitarism causes loss of any or all anterior ________ hormones, including ACTH, GH, LH, and TSH, causing a variety of symptoms.

Thyroxin and triiodothyronine, hormones necessary for cell metabolism, are produced in the ____________ gland.

The ________ gland, located in the anterior portion of your neck, is responsible for secreting the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), under orders from the pituitary gland

____________ moves calcium into bones.

An over-production of cortisol causes ________.

Epinephrine is also known as adrenalin.

Melatonin is released by the pineal gland.

A common symptom of hyperthyroidism is ________.

A condition that is characterized by a decrease in pituitary function caused by tumors, surgery, radiation, or head injury is called ________.

Appropriate blood glucose levels are vital for cellular ________.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: Learning the Language

The Human Body: Reading the Map

Biochemistry: the Basic Ingredients of Life

The Cells: the Raw Materials and Building Blocks

Tissues and Systems: the Inside Story

The Skeletal System: the Framework

The Muscular System: Movement for the Journey

The Integumentary System: the Protective Covering

The Nervous System Part I: the Information Super Highway

The Nervous System Part Ii: the Traffic Control Center

The Senses: the Sights and Sounds

The Cardiovascular System: Transport and Supply

The Respiratory System: Its a Gas

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense Systems

The Gastrointestinal System: Fuel for the Trip

The Urinary System: Filtration and Fluid Balance

The Reproductive System: Replacement and Repair

The Journeys End: Now What

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