Question 1

Which hormone increases blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   Thyroid hormones
C)   Cortisol
D)   Glucagon
E)   InsulinF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

____ is a condition in which too little growth hormone is produced in childhood.

Accepted Answer

A)   Acromegaly
B)   Cretinism
C)   Dwarfism
D)   Gigantism
E)   Graves' diseaseF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

-Letter J on the figure identifies the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Letter J on the figure identifies the...

Question 4

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior pituitary gland
B)   parathyroid gland
C)   posterior pituitary gland
D)   adrenal gland
E)   pineal bodyF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The hormone that increases glucose concentrations in the bloodstream and slows down protein synthesis is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone that increases glucose concentrations in...

Question 7

Hormone levels are controlled by a mechanism known as a(n) _______ ________, which can be either negative or positive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hormone levels are controlled by a mechanism...

Question 8

Which gland or organ secretes growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior pituitary
B)   Parathyroid
C)   Posterior pituitary
D)   Adrenal
E)   ThymusF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following hormones decreases protein synthesis and inflammation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

-Letter E on the figure indicates the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Letter E on the figure indicates the...

Question 11

Which hormones are made of amino acids and do not cross cell membranes easily?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The ________ gland, also known as the hypophysis, is located at the base of the brain and is controlled by the hypothalamus.

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The answer of The ________ gland, also known as the...

Question 13

A(n) ________ is a chemical secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells.

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The answer of A(n) ________ is a chemical secreted by...

Question 14

Which of the following releases melatonin, which regulates a person's biological clock?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pineal body
B)   Ovaries
C)   Testes
D)   Stomach
E)   KidneysF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The hormones ________ and thymopoietin promote the production of T lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormones ________ and thymopoietin promote the...

Question 16

Diabetes _______ is a condition in which the kidneys fail to reabsorb water, causing excessive urination. Its primary cause is the hyposecretion of ADH.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diabetes _______ is a condition in which...

Question 17

Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels by activating ________, which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels by activating...

Question 18

Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   Insulin
C)   Cortisol
D)   Glucagon
E)   EstrogenF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Richard is a 36-year-old patient who is complaining of insomnia and weight loss. He tells you his heart often races. Richard's current weight is 126, and in his chart you notice that at his last visit 3 months ago, his weight was 142. He seems anxious while you are conducting the interview. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Graves' disease
B)   Cushing's syndrome
C)   Myxedema
D)   Acromegaly
E)   Addison's diseaseF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which hormone stimulates the contraction of the prostate and vas deferens during male sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   FSH
C)   Calcitonin
D)   TSH
E)   OxytocinF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 33: The Endocrine System

Diabetes _______ is a condition in which the kidneys fail to reabsorb water, causing excessive urination. Its primary cause is the hyposecretion of ADH.

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Which hormone increases blood sugar?

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Which hormone stimulates the contraction of the prostate and vas deferens during male sexual arousal?

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Which of the following releases melatonin, which regulates a person's biological clock?

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A(n) ________ is a chemical secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells.

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The hormones ________ and thymopoietin promote the production of T lymphocytes.

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Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the ____.

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The hormone that increases glucose concentrations in the bloodstream and slows down protein synthesis is ________.

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Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels by activating ________, which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue.

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The ________ gland, also known as the hypophysis, is located at the base of the brain and is controlled by the hypothalamus.

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Which of the following hormones decreases protein synthesis and inflammation?

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Hormone levels are controlled by a mechanism known as a(n) _ __, which can be either negative or positive.

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Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar?

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Which hormones are made of amino acids and do not cross cell membranes easily?

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Which gland or organ secretes growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone?

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____ is a condition in which too little growth hormone is produced in childhood.

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-Letter J on the figure identifies the ________.

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-Letter E on the figure indicates the ________.

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Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?

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Diabetes _______ is a condition in which the kidneys fail to reabsorb water, causing excessive urination. Its primary cause is the hyposecretion of ADH.

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Which hormone increases blood sugar?

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Which hormone stimulates the contraction of the prostate and vas deferens during male sexual arousal?

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Which of the following releases melatonin, which regulates a person's biological clock?

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A(n) ________ is a chemical secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells.

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The hormones ________ and thymopoietin promote the production of T lymphocytes.

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Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the ____.

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The hormone that increases glucose concentrations in the bloodstream and slows down protein synthesis is ________.

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Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels by activating ________, which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue.

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The ________ gland, also known as the hypophysis, is located at the base of the brain and is controlled by the hypothalamus.

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Which of the following hormones decreases protein synthesis and inflammation?

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Hormone levels are controlled by a mechanism known as a(n) _______ ________, which can be either negative or positive.

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Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar?

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Which hormones are made of amino acids and do not cross cell membranes easily?

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Which gland or organ secretes growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone?

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____ is a condition in which too little growth hormone is produced in childhood.

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-Letter J on the figure identifies the ________.

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-Letter E on the figure indicates the ________.

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Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?

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