Question 1

The condition that results from hypersecretion of human growth hormone after the epiphyseal plates have closed is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes. 
B) Acromegaly. 
C) Dwarfism. 
D) Addison's disease.

Question 2

Which hormone would be produced by structure A?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxytocin 
B) Insulin 
C) ACTH 
D) Calcitriol

Question 3

The type of hormone depicted here is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A) exocrine hormone. 
B) protein hormone. 
C) steroid hormone. 
D) water-soluble hormone.

Question 4

Which is characteristic of human babies?

Accepted Answer

A) Organ system failure 
B) Rapid development of skeleton 
C) Ability to reproduce 
D) Dependency

Question 5

Which molecule often serves as a second messenger in the action of water-soluble hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) ATP 
B) DNA 
C) cAMP 
D) mRNA

Question 6

The pineal gland:

Accepted Answer

A) has an anterior portion that secretes 7 hormones. 
B) secretes hormones that regulate glucose metabolism. 
C) is located on top of the kidneys. 
D) seems to be involved in sleep patterns.

Question 7

What causes the development of secondary sex characteristics in males and females?

Accepted Answer

A) hGH 
B) Prolactin 
C) FSH and LH 
D) Oxytocin

Question 8

Elevated PTH:

Accepted Answer

A) leads to muscle spasms. 
B) can causes soft bones. 
C) leads to low levels of blood calcium. 
D) can lead to Cushing's disease.

Question 9

Which statement below would accurately describe step 1?

Accepted Answer

A) The hormone diffuses into the cell. 
B) The receptor/hormone complex alters gene expression. 
C) Messenger RNA directs formation of new protein. 
D) New protein alters cell activity.

Question 10

Hormone A is released under which conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) At homeostatic blood glucose levels 
B) High blood glucose levels 
C) When glucose levels rises above homeostatic values 
D) Low blood glucose levels

Question 11

Cortisol is applied to rashes because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hyposecretion of human growth hormone during development leads to:

Accepted Answer

A) Cushing's disease. 
B) Dwarfism. 
C) Gigantism. 
D) increased basal metabolic rate.

Question 13

Which hormone is produced in the region labeled A?

Accepted Answer

A) ADH 
B) ACTH 
C) Cortisol 
D) Adrenaline

Question 14

Androgens produced by the testes are examples of steroid hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Parathyroid hormone works with _____________ in maintaining blood calcium homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B 
B) calcitonin 
C) T4 
D) aldosterone

Question 16

The pituitary gland secretes hormones that control other endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

President John F.Kennedy suffered from Cushing's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Type I diabetes:

Accepted Answer

A) used to be called adult-onset diabetes. 
B) results from cells ceasing to respond to insulin. 
C) is commonly seen in the obese. 
D) is caused by an autoimmune attack of the islet cells.

Question 19

Which organ system is most similar to the endocrine system in terms of coordinating the functions of the organism?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiovascular 
B) Nervous 
C) Integumentary 
D) Respiratory

Question 20

The target cells for ADH are found in the heart and lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: The Endocrine System and Development

The condition that results from hypersecretion of human growth hormone after the epiphyseal plates have closed is called:

Which hormone would be produced by structure A?

The type of hormone depicted here is a/an:

Which is characteristic of human babies?

Which molecule often serves as a second messenger in the action of water-soluble hormones?

The pineal gland:

What causes the development of secondary sex characteristics in males and females?

Elevated PTH:

Which statement below would accurately describe step 1?

Hormone A is released under which conditions?

Cortisol is applied to rashes because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

Hyposecretion of human growth hormone during development leads to:

Which hormone is produced in the region labeled A?

Androgens produced by the testes are examples of steroid hormones.

Parathyroid hormone works with _____________ in maintaining blood calcium homeostasis.

The pituitary gland secretes hormones that control other endocrine glands.

President John F.Kennedy suffered from Cushing's disease.

Type I diabetes:

Which organ system is most similar to the endocrine system in terms of coordinating the functions of the organism?

The target cells for ADH are found in the heart and lungs.