Question 1

-This figure shows the endocrine system.Which number indicates the thymus gland

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  6F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Where is the pituitary gland located

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A)  Within the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone
B)  Between the cerebrum and cerebellum,inferior to the occipital lobe
C)  On the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
D)  On the tracheal surface,inferior to the larynx
E)  Within the third ventricle of the brainF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which hormone group is not secreted by the adrenal cortex

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A)  Corticosteroids
B)  Glucocorticoids
C)  Mineralocorticoids
D)  Gonadocorticoids
E)  No exceptions;all choices are secreted by the adrenal cortexF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which is not correct regarding the pancreas

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A)  It is located posterior to the stomach,between the small intestine and the spleen.
B)  It is a heterocrine,or mixed,gland.
C)  It is elongated in shape,spongy,and nodular.
D)  The majority of cells in the pancreas are pancreatic acini.
E)  It does not begin to secrete its hormones until puberty.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

-This figure shows the pituitary gland.Which number indicates the pars tuberalis

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  6F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 6

The small,cone-shaped gland that is in the epithalamus of the brain is the _______ gland.

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Question 7

In response to high blood glucose,the pancreas releases insulin to enable glucose to enter body cells.When the blood glucose level returns to normal,insulin release stops.This is an example of regulation by

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine dysplasia.
B)  negative feedback.
C)  positive feedback.
D)  neural regulation.
E)  somatic regulation.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Compared to young adults,the elderly usually have ______ levels of circulating growth hormone and _____ levels of circulating sex hormones.

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A)  higher,higher
B)  higher,lower
C)  lower,lower
D)  lower,higherE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Glucagon works by

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A)  binding to hormone response elements on DNA and stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.
B)  binding to hormone response elements on DNA and stimulating glycogenesis.
C)  activating second messengers and stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.
D)  activating second messengers and stimulating glycogenesis.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

-This figure shows the pituitary gland.Which numbers indicate structures that belong to the anterior pituitary

Accepted Answer

A)  2,3,4
B)  5,6
C)  6
D)  3,4,5
E)  1,2F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

In which order would blood flow through these structures as it travels from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland
A: Primary plexus
B: Secondary plexus
C: Hypophyseal portal veins

Accepted Answer

A)  a - b - c
B)  a - c - b
C)  c - a - b
D)  b - a - c
E)  c - b - aF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

The metabolic condition called ___________ results from the destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas due to an autoimmune response.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 2 diabetes
B)  gestational diabetes
C)  beta cell diabetes
D)  insulin-independent diabetes mellitus
E)  Type 1 diabetesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

When a chemical messenger helps initiate an inflammatory response by causing cellular changes in neighboring cells,it is demonstrating ___________ signaling.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocrine
B)  paracrine
C)  allomone
D)  pheromoneE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The primary function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is to

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate salt and water balance by acting on the renal system.
B)  stimulate glucocorticoid release from the adrenal glands.
C)  stimulate adrenaline release from the adrenal medulla.
D)  stimulate cell growth and cell division in muscle and bone.
E)  stimulate the development of the folds on the surface of the brain.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 15

In most of its target cells,cortisol ________ glucose uptake and _______ protein metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases,increases
B)  increases,decreases
C)  decreases,decreases
D)  decreases,increasesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Among their many functions,hormones regulate blood volume,cellular concentration,and number of platelets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Where are the target cells for follicle-stimulating hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid follicles
B)  Ovaries and testes
C)  Mammary glands
D)  Uterus
E)  Hair folliclesF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Oxytocin results in more forceful smooth muscle contractions in the uterus by causing target cells to increase production of

Accepted Answer

A)  adenylate cyclase.
B)  mRNA for myosin.
C)  inositol triphosphate.
D)  glucose.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

During thyroid surgery,a surgeon mistakenly removes the parathyroid glands from his patient.Which of the following is a likely outcome in the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood calcium levels will drop.
B)  His kidneys will decrease the loss of calcium in the urine.
C)  He will lose bone mass due to excessive bone erosion.
D)  His blood sugar will increase.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The release of hormones from the adrenal cortex is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid hormone.
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone.
C)  oxytocin.
D)  antidiuretic hormone.
E)  luteinizing hormone.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 17: Endocrine System

The release of hormones from the adrenal cortex is stimulated by

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Where is the pituitary gland located

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When a chemical messenger helps initiate an inflammatory response by causing cellular changes in neighboring cells,it is demonstrating ___________ signaling.

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-This figure shows the endocrine system.Which number indicates the thymus gland

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The small,cone-shaped gland that is in the epithalamus of the brain is the _______ gland.

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The metabolic condition called ___________ results from the destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas due to an autoimmune response.

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-This figure shows the pituitary gland.Which numbers indicate structures that belong to the anterior pituitary

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Which hormone group is not secreted by the adrenal cortex

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Where are the target cells for follicle-stimulating hormone

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-This figure shows the pituitary gland.Which number indicates the pars tuberalis

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In most of its target cells,cortisol ________ glucose uptake and _______ protein metabolism.

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During thyroid surgery,a surgeon mistakenly removes the parathyroid glands from his patient.Which of the following is a likely outcome in the patient

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Among their many functions,hormones regulate blood volume,cellular concentration,and number of platelets.

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Glucagon works by

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Oxytocin results in more forceful smooth muscle contractions in the uterus by causing target cells to increase production of

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In response to high blood glucose,the pancreas releases insulin to enable glucose to enter body cells.When the blood glucose level returns to normal,insulin release stops.This is an example of regulation by

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Which is not correct regarding the pancreas

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The primary function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is to

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Compared to young adults,the elderly usually have ______ levels of circulating growth hormone and _____ levels of circulating sex hormones.

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In which order would blood flow through these structures as it travels from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland A: Primary plexus B: Secondary plexus C: Hypophyseal portal veins

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