Question 1

Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

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A)   weight gain
B)   exophthalmos
C)   warm, flushed skin
D)   increased heart rate
E)   weight lossF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Match the hormone with the best description.
-progesterone

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A)  aids in spermatogenesis
B)  inhibits FSH secretion
C)  menstrual cycle
D)  increases flexibility of connective tissueE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)  is synthesized by the ____ while TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)  is synthesized by the ____.

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A)   kidney; thyroid
B)   posterior pituitary; thyroid
C)   hypothalamus; anterior pituitary
D)   kidney; anterior pituitary
E)   posterior pituitary; hypothalamusF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A person with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)  forgets to take their insulin. This causes

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A)   alkalosis.
B)   hypoglycemia.
C)   decreased urine production.
D)   decreased appetite.
E)   hyperglycemia.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

If both ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)  and cortisol levels increase, which of the following would occur?

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A)   ACTH production is increased even more by positive feedback.
B)   High cortisol levels will begin to cause ACTH levels to decline.
C)   High ACTH levels will begin to cause cortisol levels to decline.
D)   Aldosterone levels will increase.
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Read the  statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1)  blood calcium levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2)  blood calcium levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

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A)  Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)  Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)  Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) None of the above
E) A) and C)

Question 7

Another name for the anterior pituitary is the ________.

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The answer of Another name for the anterior pituitary is...

Question 8

Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

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A)   hypothalamic releasing hormones.
B)   hormones from the anterior pituitary.
C)   action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons.
D)   the primary capillary network.
E)   the sympathetic nervous system.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Thyroid hormone interacts with its target tissue by

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A)   using the intracellular mediator system.
B)   binding to a membrane bound receptor.
C)   increasing iodine uptake in the target cells.
D)   releasing thyroglobulin.
E)   binding to receptor molecules in the nucleus.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

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A)   is produced by cells of the anterior pituitary.
B)   is stored and released from the posterior pituitary.
C)   has the uterus as its primary target.
D)   travels on axons to its target tissue.
E)   travels in the blood from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Arrange the following in the sequence in which releasing hormones travel through them. (1)  secondary capillary network
(2)  primary capillary network
(3)  hypothalamohypophysial portal vessels

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A)   1, 2, 3
B)   3, 2, 1
C)   2, 3, 1
D)   3, 1, 2
E)   2, 1, 3F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary?

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A)   ADH (antidiuretic hormone) 
B)   TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) 
C)   CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) 
D)   FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) 
E)   oxytocinF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

When blood sugar levels decrease,

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A)   insulin and glucagon secretion increase.
B)   insulin and glucagon secretion decrease.
C)   insulin secretion increases; glucagon secretion decreases.
D)   insulin secretion decreases; glucagon secretion increases.
E)   there is no change in insulin or glucagon levels.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Growth hormone

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A)   increases amino acid uptake in cells.
B)   decreases the use of fat as an energy source.
C)   decreases the synthesis and storage of glycogen.
D)   increases the use of glucose for energy.
E)   facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by

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A)   LH (luteinizing hormone) .
B)   MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone) .
C)   TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) .
D)   ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) .
E)   FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) .F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-TSH

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A)  stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones
B)  increases adrenal cortex secretions
C)  development of immune system
D)  milk production
E)  decreases blood calcium levelsF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type.
-cells of parathyroid gland

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A)  mineralocorticoids
B)  PTH
C)  insulin
D)  ADH
E)  T3F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

In addition to testosterone (testis)  and estrogen (ovary) , these glands also produce the hormone ____________ which decreases the production of FSH.

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A)   relaxin
B)   thyroxine
C)   insulin
D)   parathyroid hormone
E)   inhibinF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The endocrine system is a system of ductless glands that secrete their products into the interstitial fluid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The adrenal medulla

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A)   plays a role in the adaptation of the body for physical activity.
B)   decreases its secretions during stress.
C)   has acetylcholine as its major secretory product.
D)   is stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system.
E)   is the outer layer of the adrenal glands.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type. -cells of parathyroid gland

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The adrenal medulla

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Match the hormone with the best description. -progesterone

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Read the statements and use the following key to answer them. -(1) blood calcium levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2) blood calcium levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

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Growth hormone

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The endocrine system is a system of ductless glands that secrete their products into the interstitial fluid.

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In addition to testosterone (testis) and estrogen (ovary) , these glands also produce the hormone ____________ which decreases the production of FSH.

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A person with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) forgets to take their insulin. This causes

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Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary?

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Thyroid hormone interacts with its target tissue by

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Another name for the anterior pituitary is the ________.

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If both ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) and cortisol levels increase, which of the following would occur?

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Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -TSH

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Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by

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Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

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Arrange the following in the sequence in which releasing hormones travel through them. (1) secondary capillary network (2) primary capillary network (3) hypothalamohypophysial portal vessels

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is synthesized by the ____ while TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is synthesized by the ____.

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Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

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When blood sugar levels decrease,

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