Question 1

The fight-or-flight hormones are

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
B)  glucocorticosteroids and mineralocorticoid hormone. 
C)  insulin and glucagon. 
D)  T3 and T4. 
A)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
B)  glucocorticosteroids and mineralocorticoid hormone. 
C)  insulin and glucagon. 
D)  T3 and T4. A

Question 2

The anterior pituitary gland produces somatotropin, which is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle-stimulating hormone. 
B)  growth hormone. 
C)  luteinizing hormone. 
D)  melanocyte-stimulating hormone. 
A)  follicle-stimulating hormone. 
B)  growth hormone. 
C)  luteinizing hormone. 
D)  melanocyte-stimulating hormone. B

Question 3

Estrogens are produced when __ induces ovaries to develop follicles.

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  LH 
C)  prolactin 
D)  relaxin 
A)  FSH 
B)  LH 
C)  prolactin 
D)  relaxin A

Question 4

Where is antidiuretic hormone that is produced in the hypothalamus stored before its release into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal gland 
B)  anterior pituitary gland 
C)  posterior pituitary gland 
D)  thyroid gland 
A)  adrenal gland 
B)  anterior pituitary gland 
C)  posterior pituitary gland 
D)  thyroid gland

Question 5

The hypothalamus gland is physically attached to what other endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal gland 
B)  parathyroid gland 
C)  pituitary gland 
D)  thyroid gland 
A)  adrenal gland 
B)  parathyroid gland 
C)  pituitary gland 
D)  thyroid gland

Question 6

Negative feedback control of hormone secretion begins when a

Accepted Answer

A)  falling level of hormone is detected by the gland that produced it. 
B)  falling level of hormone is detected by the target cell of the hormone. 
C)  rising level of hormone is detected by the gland that produced it. 
D)  rising level of hormone is detected by the target cell of the hormone. 
A)  falling level of hormone is detected by the gland that produced it. 
B)  falling level of hormone is detected by the target cell of the hormone. 
C)  rising level of hormone is detected by the gland that produced it. 
D)  rising level of hormone is detected by the target cell of the hormone.

Question 7

The target for luteinizing hormone in females is

Accepted Answer

A)  all cells. 
B)  bones. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  ovaries. 
A)  all cells. 
B)  bones. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  ovaries.

Question 8

Bovine somatotropin (BST) is used to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase milk production in dairy cows. 
B)  prepare cows for breeding. 
C)  prevent hypocalcemia in young calves. 
D)  stimulate uterine contractions in pregnant cows. 
A)  increase milk production in dairy cows. 
B)  prepare cows for breeding. 
C)  prevent hypocalcemia in young calves. 
D)  stimulate uterine contractions in pregnant cows.

Question 9

Which pair of glands are each actually two separate glands that look like one gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal and thyroid glands 
B)  parathyroid and pituitary glands 
C)  pituitary and adrenal glands 
D)  thyroid and parathyroid glands 
A)  adrenal and thyroid glands 
B)  parathyroid and pituitary glands 
C)  pituitary and adrenal glands 
D)  thyroid and parathyroid glands

Question 10

The endocrine system works closely with the __ to control and coordinate the intricate parts and functions of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular system 
B)  muscular system 
C)  nervous system 
D)  skeletal system 
A)  cardiovascular system 
B)  muscular system 
C)  nervous system 
D)  skeletal system

Question 11

Hormones are secreted into

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine glands. 
B)  exocrine glands. 
C)  target cells. 
D)  the bloodstream. 
A)  endocrine glands. 
B)  exocrine glands. 
C)  target cells. 
D)  the bloodstream.

Question 12

Aldosterone helps regulate __ levels in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrolyte 
B)  glucose 
C)  sex hormone 
D)  testosterone 
A)  electrolyte 
B)  glucose 
C)  sex hormone 
D)  testosterone

Question 13

Animals that suffer from a deficiency of ADH are likely to show clinical signs that include

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly. 
B)  alopecia. 
C)  osteomalacia. 
D)  polyuria. 
A)  acromegaly. 
B)  alopecia. 
C)  osteomalacia. 
D)  polyuria.

Question 14

Where is insulin produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal gland 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  pancreas 
D)  thyroid gland 
A)  adrenal gland 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  pancreas 
D)  thyroid gland

Question 15

In most animal species ovulation occurs when the blood level of __ peaks.

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  LH 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  progesterone 
A)  FSH 
B)  LH 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  progesterone

Question 16

In order for a hormone to be effective its target cell must have a

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotransmitter for the hormone. 
B)  pore in the cell membrane for the hormone. 
C)  receptor for the hormone. 
D)  target for the hormone. 
A)  neurotransmitter for the hormone. 
B)  pore in the cell membrane for the hormone. 
C)  receptor for the hormone. 
D)  target for the hormone.

Question 17

The most active form of thyroid hormone is

Accepted Answer

A)  tetraiodothyronine. 
B)  thyroid-stimulating hormone. 
C)  thyroxine. 
D)  triiodothyronine. 
A)  tetraiodothyronine. 
B)  thyroid-stimulating hormone. 
C)  thyroxine. 
D)  triiodothyronine.

Question 18

The function of ADH is to

Accepted Answer

A)  concentrate blood. 
B)  conserve water. 
C)  dilute urine. 
D)  eliminate excess water. 
A)  concentrate blood. 
B)  conserve water. 
C)  dilute urine. 
D)  eliminate excess water.

Question 19

Administration of which classification of drugs can cause effects that mimic the body's natural white blood cell stress response?

Accepted Answer

A)  androgens 
B)  estrogens 
C)  glucocorticosteroids 
D)  mineralocorticoid hormones 
A)  androgens 
B)  estrogens 
C)  glucocorticosteroids 
D)  mineralocorticoid hormones

Question 20

The gland that helps regulate the body's blood calcium levels is the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal gland. 
B)  parathyroid gland. 
C)  pituitary gland. 
D)  testes. 
A)  adrenal gland. 
B)  parathyroid gland. 
C)  pituitary gland. 
D)  testes.

Exam 11: Endocrine System

The fight-or-flight hormones are

The anterior pituitary gland produces somatotropin, which is also known as

Estrogens are produced when __ induces ovaries to develop follicles.

Where is antidiuretic hormone that is produced in the hypothalamus stored before its release into the bloodstream?

The hypothalamus gland is physically attached to what other endocrine gland?

Negative feedback control of hormone secretion begins when a

The target for luteinizing hormone in females is

Bovine somatotropin (BST) is used to

Which pair of glands are each actually two separate glands that look like one gland?

The endocrine system works closely with the __ to control and coordinate the intricate parts and functions of the body.

Hormones are secreted into

Aldosterone helps regulate __ levels in the body.

Animals that suffer from a deficiency of ADH are likely to show clinical signs that include

Where is insulin produced?

In most animal species ovulation occurs when the blood level of __ peaks.

In order for a hormone to be effective its target cell must have a

The most active form of thyroid hormone is

The function of ADH is to

Administration of which classification of drugs can cause effects that mimic the body's natural white blood cell stress response?

The gland that helps regulate the body's blood calcium levels is the

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