Question 1

In order to function,some steroid hormones must penetrate two membranes in a cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Because follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone have target cells in the ovaries,neither is produced in males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Calcitonin is produced in the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Most nonsteroid hormones are regulated by a positive feedback mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cyclic AMP is the second messenger for some nonsteroid hormones.The first messenger is the hormone itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not true of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is composed of two endocrine glands. 
B)  Its posterior portion is called the adenohypophysis. 
C)  It is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone. 
D)  All of the above are true of the pituitary gland. 
A)  It is composed of two endocrine glands. 
B)  Its posterior portion is called the adenohypophysis. 
C)  It is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone. 
D)  All of the above are true of the pituitary gland.

Question 7

Which of the following is not true of glucocorticoids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are produced in the adrenal cortex. 
B)  They help regulate the blood sodium and potassium level. 
C)  They increase the amount of glucose in the blood through gluconeogenesis. 
D)  They have an antiallergy effect. 
A)  They are produced in the adrenal cortex. 
B)  They help regulate the blood sodium and potassium level. 
C)  They increase the amount of glucose in the blood through gluconeogenesis. 
D)  They have an antiallergy effect.

Question 8

Thyroxine contains more iodine than triiodothyronine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a hormone receptor is in the nucleus,it is a receptor for a steroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Give the location of the pineal gland,what hormone it produces,and the function of that hormone.

Accepted Answer

The pineal gland is located in the brain

Question 11

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-released by the adrenal medulla and reinforces the effects of the sympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) glucocorticoid 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) calcitonin 
D) triiodothyronine 
E) ADH
F)aldosterone
G)luteinizing hormone
H)oxytocin
I)epinephrine
J)insulin
K)growth hormone
L)parathyroid hormone
M)thymosin
N)glucagon
O)melatonin
P)ACTH 
A) glucocorticoid 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) calcitonin 
D) triiodothyronine 
E) ADH
F)aldosterone
G)luteinizing hormone
H)oxytocin
I)epinephrine
J)insulin
K)growth hormone
L)parathyroid hormone
M)thymosin
N)glucagon
O)melatonin
P)ACTH

Question 12

The posterior pituitary gland releases oxytocin and ADH,but they are made in the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the functioning of a nonsteroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

Nonsteroid hormones function by binding

Question 14

The thyroid gland is unusual because it is able to store a considerable amount of its hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cushing syndrome,virilization of women,and Addison disease can all be the results of hypersecretion of the adrenal gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Glycosuria might indicate a failure in the production of insulin or a lack of functioning receptors for insulin on cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Both ADH and oxytocin are produced in the posterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is a prostaglandin? How are prostaglandins different from hormones?

Accepted Answer

A prostaglandin is a type of lipid compo

Question 19

Which of the following is not true of the adrenal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the inner portion of the adrenal gland. 
B)  It secretes epinephrine. 
C)  It is the target organ for ACTH. 
D)  All of the above are true of the adrenal medulla. 
A)  It is the inner portion of the adrenal gland. 
B)  It secretes epinephrine. 
C)  It is the target organ for ACTH. 
D)  All of the above are true of the adrenal medulla.

Question 20

MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-receptor site for this type of hormone is inside the nucleus of the cell

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine gland 
B) negative feedback 
C) target organ cell 
D) steroid hormone 
E) prostaglandin
F)exocrine gland
G)nonsteroid hormone
H)cyclic AMP
I)positive feedback 
A) endocrine gland 
B) negative feedback 
C) target organ cell 
D) steroid hormone 
E) prostaglandin
F)exocrine gland
G)nonsteroid hormone
H)cyclic AMP
I)positive feedback

Exam 12: The Endocrine System

In order to function,some steroid hormones must penetrate two membranes in a cell.

Because follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone have target cells in the ovaries,neither is produced in males.

Calcitonin is produced in the thyroid gland.

Most nonsteroid hormones are regulated by a positive feedback mechanism.

Cyclic AMP is the second messenger for some nonsteroid hormones.The first messenger is the hormone itself.

Which of the following is not true of the pituitary gland?

Which of the following is not true of glucocorticoids?

Thyroxine contains more iodine than triiodothyronine.

If a hormone receptor is in the nucleus,it is a receptor for a steroid hormone.

Give the location of the pineal gland,what hormone it produces,and the function of that hormone.

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description. -released by the adrenal medulla and reinforces the effects of the sympathetic nervous system

The posterior pituitary gland releases oxytocin and ADH,but they are made in the hypothalamus.

Explain the functioning of a nonsteroid hormone.

The thyroid gland is unusual because it is able to store a considerable amount of its hormone.

Cushing syndrome,virilization of women,and Addison disease can all be the results of hypersecretion of the adrenal gland.

Glycosuria might indicate a failure in the production of insulin or a lack of functioning receptors for insulin on cells.

Both ADH and oxytocin are produced in the posterior pituitary gland.

What is a prostaglandin? How are prostaglandins different from hormones?

Which of the following is not true of the adrenal medulla?

MATCHING Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -receptor site for this type of hormone is inside the nucleus of the cell

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