Question 1

The hormone produced by the parathryoid gland influences the blood level of what to rise?

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium
B)   phosphate
C)   calcium
D)   glucose
E)   cholesterolF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

A person with congenital hypothroidism will exhibit what symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   myxedema
B)   exopthalmic goiter
C)   simple goiter
D)   short and stocky, possible mental retardation
E)   tetanyF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The adrenal cortex provides a slower but long-term stress response in comparison to the adrenal medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Parathyroid hormone also activates ___________ in the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin D
B)   vitamin C
C)   vitamin B
D)   cholesterol
E)   calciumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the pancreas is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The pancreatic islets are the exocrine tissue.
B)   The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon.
C)   The pancreas is located near the small intestine.
D)   The pancreas is not under pituitary control.
E)   The pancreas is a fish-shaped organ.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Both the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex are under control of hormones produced by the anterior pituitary hormone and hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When insulin is secreted,what happens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tissue stores of glucose are depleted.
B)   Adipose tissue breaks down fat.
C)   The liver breaks down glycogen.
D)   The blood glucose level rises.
E)   Glucose is taken up by the cells.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

The effects initiated by the endocrine system are longer lasting than those of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following hormones is mismatched with its producing gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   ovaries--follicle-stimulating hormone
B)   ovaries--estrogen
C)   thymus gland--thymosins
D)   pineal gland--melatonin
E)   testes--androgensF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Right after eating a candy bar,insulin secretion would occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which system does the hypothalamus belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)   the nervous system
B)   the endocrine system
C)   both the nervous and the endocrine systemD) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following hormones is controlled by positive feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)   prolactin
B)   oxytocin
C)   growth hormone
D)   antidiuretic hormone
E)   gonadotropic hormoneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenal gland
B)   hypothalamus
C)   anterior pituitary
D)   testes/ovaries
E)   nervous systemF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is the basis for steroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol
B)   peptides
C)   proteins
D)   glycoproteins
E)   modified amino acidsF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Where is the thymus gland located?

Accepted Answer

A)   in the neck
B)   in the brain
C)   in the chest
D)   near the ovaries/testes
E)   on top of the kidneysF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Giants usually have poor healthy because they often have diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Peptide hormones

Accepted Answer

A)   are able to pass through the membrane and bind to a receptor in the cytoplasm.
B)   bind to a receptor in the plasma membrane.
C)   act much more slowly than steroid hormones.
D)   initiate gene expression.
E)   are composed of a complex of 4 carbon rings.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is involved in the regulation of both the testes and the ovaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a symptom of Addison disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   low blood pressure
B)   bronzing of the skin
C)   mild infections can lead to death
D)   loss of sodium and water
E)   increased blood sugar levelsF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is not produced by the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   epinephrine
B)   norepinephrine
C)   glucagon
D)   glucocorticoids
E)   mineralocorticoidsF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Exam 15: Endocrine System

Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

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When insulin is secreted,what happens?

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Which of the following is the basis for steroid hormones?

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Which of the following is not a symptom of Addison disease?

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The adrenal cortex provides a slower but long-term stress response in comparison to the adrenal medulla.

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Peptide hormones

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Which of the following hormones is mismatched with its producing gland?

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Which of the following is not produced by the adrenal glands?

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Which of the following hormones is controlled by positive feedback?

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The hormone produced by the parathryoid gland influences the blood level of what to rise?

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Giants usually have poor healthy because they often have diabetes mellitus.

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A person with congenital hypothroidism will exhibit what symptoms?

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Both the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex are under control of hormones produced by the anterior pituitary hormone and hypothalamus.

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The effects initiated by the endocrine system are longer lasting than those of the nervous system.

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Which of the following statements about the pancreas is not true?

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Where is the thymus gland located?

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Which system does the hypothalamus belong to?

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is involved in the regulation of both the testes and the ovaries.

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Right after eating a candy bar,insulin secretion would occur.

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Parathyroid hormone also activates ___________ in the kidneys.

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