Question 1

Which of these are local hormones are produced by many body organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Steroidal
B)   Nonsteroidal
C)   Prostaglandins
D)   Gonadal
E)   AdrenalF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Letter I on the figure identifies the ________.

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The answer of Letter I on the figure identifies the...

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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The answer of The central portion of the adrenal gland...

Question 5

The hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is ________, sometimes called the lactogenic hormone.

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The answer of The hormone that stimulates milk production by...

Question 6

The ____ secretes calcitonin.

Accepted Answer

A)   thyroid
B)   parathyroid
C)   adrenal
D)   pancreas
E)   thymusF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

The ____ 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) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Atrial natriuretic peptide is released by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stomach
B)   small intestine
C)   kidneys
D)   heart
E)   liverF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroid
B)   Parathyroid
C)   Adrenal
D)   Pancreas
E)   HypothalamusF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The ________ hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.

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The answer of The ________ hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal...

Question 11

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

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The answer of The gland at letter B on the...

Question 12

Which of these assessments would help to identify an endocrine problem in a child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tracking the child's development on a standard growth chart
B)   Vision testing as early as possible
C)   Evaluating the child's balance and gait as soon as he or she begins to walk
D)   Evaluating the child's joint mobility
E)   Evaluating the child's speech patternsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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

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

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The answer of The four small glands embedded into the...

Question 15

Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Any stimulus that produces stress is called a(n) ________.

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The answer of Any stimulus that produces stress is called...

Question 19

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

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The answer of The ________ gland is a small gland...

Question 20

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

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The answer of A severe type of hypothyroidism that is...

Exam 34: The Endocrine System

The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?

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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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Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?

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The ____ secretes calcitonin.

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

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Any stimulus that produces stress is called a(n) ________.

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

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Atrial natriuretic peptide is released by the ____.

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

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The hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is ________, sometimes called the lactogenic hormone.

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

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Which of these assessments would help to identify an endocrine problem in a child?

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Letter I on the figure identifies the ________.

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

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The ____ hormones are made of amino acids and do not cross cell membranes easily.

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Which of these are local hormones are produced by many body organs?

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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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The ________ hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.

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The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?

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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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Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?

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The ____ secretes calcitonin.

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

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Any stimulus that produces stress is called a(n) ________.

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

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Atrial natriuretic peptide is released by the ____.

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

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The hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is ________, sometimes called the lactogenic hormone.

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

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Which of these assessments would help to identify an endocrine problem in a child?

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Letter I on the figure identifies the ________.

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

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The ____ hormones are made of amino acids and do not cross cell membranes easily.

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Which of these are local hormones are produced by many body organs?

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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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The ________ hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.

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