Question 1

Insulin shock occurs when there is

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A)   damage to pancreatic beta cells.
B)   too much glucagon available.
C)   a rapid fall in the blood sugar level.
D)   overstimulation of alpha cells.
E)   not enough glucagon available.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

During the last trimester, the placenta secretes a hormone similar to LH that is necessary for maintenance of pregnancy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the ________.

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A)   tectum
B)   cerebral peduncle
C)   hippocampus
D)   infundibulumE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an action of parathyroid hormone?

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A)   Decreases the release of phosphate from bone
B)   Stimulates osteoclast activity resulting in the release of Ca2+
C)   Stimulates increased reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidneys
D)   Stimulates absorption of Ca2+ from the small intestine
E)   Increases enzymatic formation of active vitamin DF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

The major thyroid hormone that interacts with target cells is ________.

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A)   calcitonin
B)   thyroxine
C)   tetraiodothyronine
D)   T3
E)   T4F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-Graves disease
A)Decreased amounts of thyroid hormone
B)Increased amounts of thyroid hormone
C)Abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol
D)Increased levels of growth hormone in adults
E)Lack of ADH

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The answer of Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-Graves...

Question 7

Increased insulin secretion immediately following a meal will result in increased

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A)   lipid catabolism.
B)   glycogenolysis.
C)   gluconeogenesis.
D)   glycogen synthesis.
E)   release of glucose into the circulatory system.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-Calcitonin

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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 Ca2+ levelsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the ________.

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A)   thyroid gland
B)   pancreas islets in the pancreas
C)   parathyroid gland
D)   adrenal medulla
E)   kidneyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

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) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

A function of insulin is to

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A)   increase the uptake of glucose by its target tissues.
B)   decrease the uptake of amino acids by its target tissues.
C)   increase glycogen breakdown in the liver and skeletal muscle.
D)   increase breakdown of lipids.
E)   increase gluconeogenesis.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which hormone is sometimes given to women to induce labor?

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A)   Glucagon
B)   Prolactin
C)   Progesterone
D)   Oxytocin
E)   EstrogenF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them.
(1)  Metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are under secreted
(2)  Metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are over secreted

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A)   The first item is greater than the second item.
B)   The first item is less than the second item.
C)   The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 14

The major target tissues of insulin include all of the following, except ________.

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A)   adipose tissue
B)   liver
C)   skeletal muscle
D)   brainE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The hypothalamohypophysial tract carries

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A)   neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
B)   neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
C)   neurons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
D)   neurons from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
E)   neurons from the anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

In Alaska, the longest day of summer is over 20 hours. Predict how this would affect melatonin secretion.

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A)   Melatonin secretion would decrease due to the extended length of time an individual is exposed to sunlight.
B)   Melatonin secretion would increase due to the extended length of time an individual is exposed to sunlight.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 17

A physician is reviewing the chart of a patient with multiple medical issues. She is convinced it is due to the hypersecretion of a particular endocrine gland. Which of the following will she need to know to verify the diagnosis?

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A)   Normal blood levels of the hormone
B)   Target tissues and mechanism of action on the target tissues
C)   Gland secreting the particular hormone
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The amount of melatonin secreted by the pineal gland is regulated by

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A)   the stress response.
B)   blood glucose levels.
C)   a person's individual metabolic rate.
D)   the amount of sleep a person gets.
E)   the photoperiod (the daily amount of daylight) .F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a target tissue for PTH (parathyroid hormone) ?

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A)   Thyroid
B)   Blood
C)   Pancreas
D)   Small intestine
E)   StomachF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Oxytocin is responsible for

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A)   preventing release of insulin from the pancreas.
B)   preventing the formation of goiters.
C)   milk production by the mammary glands.
D)   regulating blood calcium levels.
E)   causing contractions of uterine smooth muscle during labor.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

During the last trimester, the placenta secretes a hormone similar to LH that is necessary for maintenance of pregnancy.

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Which of the following is NOT an action of parathyroid hormone?

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When blood sugar levels decrease,

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Increased insulin secretion immediately following a meal will result in increased

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A function of insulin is to

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Match the pathological condition with its cause. -Graves disease A)Decreased amounts of thyroid hormone B)Increased amounts of thyroid hormone C)Abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol D)Increased levels of growth hormone in adults E)Lack of ADH

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The major target tissues of insulin include all of the following, except ________.

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Oxytocin is responsible for

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The amount of melatonin secreted by the pineal gland is regulated by

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Which hormone is sometimes given to women to induce labor?

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Which of the following is a target tissue for PTH (parathyroid hormone) ?

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The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the ________.

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A physician is reviewing the chart of a patient with multiple medical issues. She is convinced it is due to the hypersecretion of a particular endocrine gland. Which of the following will she need to know to verify the diagnosis?

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Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -Calcitonin

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Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the ________.

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In Alaska, the longest day of summer is over 20 hours. Predict how this would affect melatonin secretion.

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Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them. (1) Metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are under secreted (2) Metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are over secreted

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The major thyroid hormone that interacts with target cells is ________.

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Insulin shock occurs when there is

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The hypothalamohypophysial tract carries

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