Question 1

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes.
-Anterior pituitary

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A)  Glucagon
B)  Progesterone
C)  Cortisol
D)  T3
E)  ProlactinF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

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A)   Regulates water balance by controlling the solute concentration of the blood.
B)   Regulates skeletal muscle contraction strength.
C)   Regulates satiation and the breakdown of food into individual nutrients.
D)   Regulates the rate of metabolism.
E)   Regulates the levels of nutrients, such as glucose in the blood.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

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A)   Enlargement of feet, hands and face
B)   Chronic hypoglycemia
C)   No height increase
D)   Broad nose and enlarged tongueE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

All of the following are characteristics of the pituitary gland except

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A)   rests in the sphenoid bone.
B)   secretes several major hormones.
C)   influences the secretion of other endocrine glands.
D)   is regulated by the hypothalamus.
E)   located superior to the hypothalamus.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

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) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Match the hormone with the best description.
-Inhibin

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A)  Aids in spermatogenesis
B)  Inhibits FSH secretion
C)  Menstrual cycle
D)  Increases flexibility of connective tissueE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The major secretory products of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex are ________.

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A)   glucocorticoids
B)   mineralocorticoids
C)   androgens
D)   catecholamines
E)   cortisol and ADHF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following statements describes the effect of hormones secreted by the thymus gland?

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A)   These hormones stimulate growth.
B)   These hormones lower blood Ca2+ levels.
C)   These hormones increase blood Ca2+ levels.
D)   These hormones increase blood glucose levels.
E)   These hormones stimulate the development of the immune system.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Glucagon primarily influences cells of the ________.

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A)   brain
B)   liver
C)   kidneys
D)   smooth muscle
E)   pancreasF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Use the following information concerning thyroid hormone secretion to determine the best answer.
Normal serum levels for TS1U1B13S1U1B0, TS1U1B14S1U1B0, and TSH are as follows:  Consider the following laboratory results of thyroid function and TSH levels. 
-Based on these laboratory results, which patient is most likely to have the following pathological condition: proliferative tumor of anterior pituitary cells that produce TSH?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following information concerning thyroid hormone...

Question 11

Which of the following would NOT affect blood glucose levels?

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A)   Fat content of a meal
B)   Gastrointestinal hormones
C)   Breakdown of glycogen
D)   Autonomic nervous system
E)   Protein content of a mealF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following hormones is synthesized by the hypothalamus?

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A)   ADH (antidiuretic hormone) 
B)   MSH (melanocyte stimulating hormone) 
C)   TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) 
D)   ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) 
E)   T3 and T4F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following will decrease glucocorticoid secretion by the adrenal cortex?

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A)   Hypoglycemia and stress
B)   Increased CRH production
C)   Increased plasma levels of cortisol
D)   Increased plasma levels of ACTH
E)   Decreased plasma levels of cortisolF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Use the following information concerning thyroid hormone secretion to determine the best answer.
Normal serum levels for TS1U1B13S1U1B0, TS1U1B14S1U1B0, and TSH are as follows:  Consider the following laboratory results of thyroid function and TSH levels. 
-Based on these laboratory results, which patient is most likely to have the following pathological condition: goiter due to iodine deficiency?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following information concerning thyroid hormone...

Question 15

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type.
-Neurosecretory cells

Accepted Answer

A)  Mineralocorticoids
B)  PTH
C)  Insulin
D)  ADH
E)  T3F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

If GH (growth hormone)  secretion is deficient in a newborn, the child will

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A)   develop acromegaly as an adult.
B)   mature sexually at an earlier age.
C)   be in constant danger of dehydration.
D)   probably experience reduced bone growth.
E)   probably experience increased bone growth.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 17

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

Question 18

Oxytocin release is stimulated by ________.

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A)   nursing a baby
B)   increased blood pressure
C)   increased urine output
D)   a hypothalamic-releasing hormone
E)   increased blood osmolalityF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them.
(1)  Blood Ca2+ levels if parathyroid secretion decreases
(2)  Blood Ca2+ levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

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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) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 20

Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)   hormones of the thalamus.
B)   neurohormones of the hypothalamus.
C)   itself (anterior pituitary)  because it is the master gland of the body.
D)   the overall rate of metabolism.
E)   neurons from the hypothalamus.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

The major secretory products of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex are ________.

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Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

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Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them. (1) Blood Ca²⁺ levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2) Blood Ca²⁺ levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

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Which of the following would NOT affect blood glucose levels?

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Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

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

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Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type. -Neurosecretory cells

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Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by

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Which of the following hormones is synthesized by the hypothalamus?

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If GH (growth hormone) secretion is deficient in a newborn, the child will

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Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -Anterior pituitary

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All of the following are characteristics of the pituitary gland except

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

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Glucagon primarily influences cells of the ________.

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Which of the following statements describes the effect of hormones secreted by the thymus gland?

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Which of the following will decrease glucocorticoid secretion by the adrenal cortex?

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Match the hormone with the best description. -Inhibin

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Oxytocin release is stimulated by ________.

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Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

The major secretory products of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex are ________.

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Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

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Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them. (1) Blood Ca2+ levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2) Blood Ca2+ levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

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Which of the following would NOT affect blood glucose levels?

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Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

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

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Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type. -Neurosecretory cells

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Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by

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Which of the following hormones is synthesized by the hypothalamus?

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If GH (growth hormone) secretion is deficient in a newborn, the child will

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Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -Anterior pituitary

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All of the following are characteristics of the pituitary gland except

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

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Glucagon primarily influences cells of the ________.

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Which of the following statements describes the effect of hormones secreted by the thymus gland?

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Which of the following will decrease glucocorticoid secretion by the adrenal cortex?

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Match the hormone with the best description. -Inhibin

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Oxytocin release is stimulated by ________.

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