Question 1

Explain how the adrenal cortex responds to long term stress.

Accepted Answer

Stress triggers the hypothalamus to rele

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypothalamus acts as the link between the nervous and endocrine systems. 
B)  The hypothalamus regulates the internal environment of the body. 
C)  The hypothalamus communicates with the somatic nervous system. 
D)  The hypothalamus controls the glandular secretions of the pituitary gland. 
E)  The hypothalamus produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin. 
A)  The hypothalamus acts as the link between the nervous and endocrine systems. 
B)  The hypothalamus regulates the internal environment of the body. 
C)  The hypothalamus communicates with the somatic nervous system. 
D)  The hypothalamus controls the glandular secretions of the pituitary gland. 
E)  The hypothalamus produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin.

Question 3

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is involved in the regulation of both the testes and the ovaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following hormones is controlled by positive feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  antidiuretic hormone 
E)  gonadotropic hormone 
A)  prolactin 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  antidiuretic hormone 
E)  gonadotropic hormone

Question 5

Both the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex are under control of hormones produced by the anterior pituitary hormone and hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which disorder is associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  tetany 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  myxedema 
D)  exophthalmic goiter 
E)  simple goiter 
A)  tetany 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  myxedema 
D)  exophthalmic goiter 
E)  simple goiter

Question 7

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  duodenum 
B)  pituitary 
C)  adrenal 
D)  pineal 
E)  thymus 
A)  duodenum 
B)  pituitary 
C)  adrenal 
D)  pineal 
E)  thymus

Question 8

Describe the characteristics of individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes is primarily found in ad

Question 9

Some of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary have an effect on other glands. Which of the following does not?

Accepted Answer

A)  LH 
B)  ACTH 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  TSH 
E)  gonadotropic hormone 
A)  LH 
B)  ACTH 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  TSH 
E)  gonadotropic hormone

Question 10

If an individual is exposed to external stress, the nervous system is capable of responding faster than the endocrine system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the brain 
B)  in the neck 
C)  on top of the kidneys 
D)  near the ovaries/testes 
E)  near the small intestine 
A)  in the brain 
B)  in the neck 
C)  on top of the kidneys 
D)  near the ovaries/testes 
E)  near the small intestine

Question 12

The adrenal medulla controls the short term response to stress by

Accepted Answer

A)  raising blood glucose levels. 
B)  breaking down protein and fat. 
C)  reducing inflammation. 
D)  suppressing immune cells. 
E)  increasing blood volume. 
A)  raising blood glucose levels. 
B)  breaking down protein and fat. 
C)  reducing inflammation. 
D)  suppressing immune cells. 
E)  increasing blood volume.

Question 13

Which of the following is not involved in blood glucose homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  muscle 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  stomach 
E)  glucagon 
A)  liver 
B)  muscle 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  stomach 
E)  glucagon

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretes a hormone directly into the bloodstream 
B)  secretes a hormone into a gland or duct 
C)  the product of these glands is carried into the lumen of an organ 
D)  characterized by the salivary glands 
E)  they do not respond to a negative feedback system 
A)  secretes a hormone directly into the bloodstream 
B)  secretes a hormone into a gland or duct 
C)  the product of these glands is carried into the lumen of an organ 
D)  characterized by the salivary glands 
E)  they do not respond to a negative feedback system

Question 15

Most of the diabetics in the United States have type 1 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary communicate via a portal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal gland 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  anterior pituitary 
D)  testes/ovaries 
E)  nervous system 
A)  adrenal gland 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  anterior pituitary 
D)  testes/ovaries 
E)  nervous system

Question 18

Which disorder is characterized by the overproduction of growth hormone in an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly 
B)  diabetes mellitus 
C)  pituitary dwarfism 
D)  simple goiter 
E)  none of these 
A)  acromegaly 
B)  diabetes mellitus 
C)  pituitary dwarfism 
D)  simple goiter 
E)  none of these

Question 19

Parathyroid hormone also activates ________ in the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin B 
D)  cholesterol 
E)  calcium 
A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin B 
D)  cholesterol 
E)  calcium

Question 20

The effects initiated by the endocrine system are longer lasting than those of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Endocring System

Explain how the adrenal cortex responds to long term stress.

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is involved in the regulation of both the testes and the ovaries.

Which of the following hormones is controlled by positive feedback?

Both the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex are under control of hormones produced by the anterior pituitary hormone and hypothalamus.

Which disorder is associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone?

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

Describe the characteristics of individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Some of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary have an effect on other glands. Which of the following does not?

If an individual is exposed to external stress, the nervous system is capable of responding faster than the endocrine system.

Where are the adrenal glands located?

The adrenal medulla controls the short term response to stress by

Which of the following is not involved in blood glucose homeostasis?

Which of the following is a feature of an endocrine gland?

Most of the diabetics in the United States have type 1 diabetes.

The hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary communicate via a portal system.

Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

Which disorder is characterized by the overproduction of growth hormone in an adult?

Parathyroid hormone also activates ________ in the kidneys.

The effects initiated by the endocrine system are longer lasting than those of the nervous system.

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