Question 1

The hormone atrial natriuretic peptide is released by which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stomach
B)   Small intestine
C)   Kidneys
D)   Heart
E)   LiverF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 2

The body's physiologic response to stress consists of a group of reactions called the general _______, which is primarily caused by the release of hormones.

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Question 3

A severe type of hypothyroidism that is most common in females over age 50 is ________.

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Question 4

The ____ secretes a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates blood cell production.

Accepted Answer

A)   pineal body
B)   heart
C)   kidney
D)   thymus
E)   pancreasF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

-Letter I on the figure identifies the ________.

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thymus

Question 6

-Letter G on the figure shows the ________.

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-Letter G on the figure shows the...

Question 7

Which hormone, released by the heart, regulates blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thymosin
B)   Melatonin
C)   Erythropoietin
D)   Atrial natriuretic peptide
E)   ACTHF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

-Letter F on the figure indicates the ________.

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testes

Question 9

The _______ stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones.

Accepted Answer

thyroid-st...

Question 10

Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair of damaged tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   Thyroid hormones
C)   Cortisol
D)   TSH
E)   FSHF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following hormone categories requires G-protein to activate enzymes inside a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   Steroidal
B)   Nonsteroidal
C)   Prostaglandins
D)   Gonadal
E)   AdrenalF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The ________ gland is a small gland located between the cerebral hemispheres that secretes a hormone called melatonin.

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Question 13

________ disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough corticosteroids.

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Question 14

The four small glands embedded into the posterior surface of the thyroid gland are the _______ glands.

Accepted Answer

parathyroid

Question 15

A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   acromegaly
B)   cretinism
C)   Cushing's syndrome
D)   diabetes mellitus
E)   diabetes insipidusF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Prolonged stress causes the release of the hormone ________.

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Question 17

Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroid
B)   Parathyroid
C)   Adrenal
D)   Pancreas
E)   HypothalamusF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

-The gland at letter B on the figure is the ________.
B.

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-The gland at letter B on the...

Question 19

Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C)   Cortisol
D)   Calcitonin
E)   EpinephrineF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The ________ hormone (ADH) stimulates the kidneys to conserve water by decreasing urine output and assists in the maintenance of blood pressure.

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The answer of The ________ hormone (ADH) stimulates the kidneys...

Exam 33: The Endocrine System

The hormone atrial natriuretic peptide is released by which organ?

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The body's physiologic response to stress consists of a group of reactions called the general _______, which is primarily caused by the release of hormones.

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A severe type of hypothyroidism that is most common in females over age 50 is ________.

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The ____ secretes a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates blood cell production.

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-Letter I on the figure identifies the ________.

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-Letter G on the figure shows the ________.

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Which hormone, released by the heart, regulates blood pressure?

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-Letter F on the figure indicates the ________.

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The _______ stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones.

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Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair of damaged tissues?

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Which of the following hormone categories requires G-protein to activate enzymes inside a cell?

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The ________ gland is a small gland located between the cerebral hemispheres that secretes a hormone called melatonin.

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________ disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough corticosteroids.

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The four small glands embedded into the posterior surface of the thyroid gland are the _______ glands.

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A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is ____.

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Prolonged stress causes the release of the hormone ________.

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Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?

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-The gland at letter B on the figure is the ________. B.

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Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure?

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The ________ hormone (ADH) stimulates the kidneys to conserve water by decreasing urine output and assists in the maintenance of blood pressure.

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