Question 1

Which of the following is not an effect of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  The small intestine decreases the absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract.
B)  The liver stores glucose from the blood as glycogen.
C)  Muscle cells store glycogen and build protein.
D)  Adipose tissue uses glucose from blood to form fat.
E)  The glucose level drops.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

A simple goiter can be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)  surgery to remove the thyroid gland.
B)  removal of the pituitary.
C)  administration of ACTH.
D)  administration of insulin.
E)  increasing intake of iodine in the diet.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which body system coordinates activities of body parts by releasing hormones into the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous system
B)  digestive system
C)  respiratory system
D)  circulatory system
E)  endocrine systemF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Older people tend to be more susceptible to infections because their immune systems get weaker.Which gland decreases in size as we age and could be responsible for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  thymus
B)  thyroid
C)  parathyroid
D)  pancreas
E)  testes in male; ovaries in femalesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

We purchase and consume iodized salt because the thyroid needs iodine and the lack of iodine interferes with thyroid function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is an endocrine function of the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pancreas secretes glucagon that stimulates the liver to break down glycogen to glucose.
B)  The pancreas secretes glucagon that stimulates the liver to break down glucose into glycogen.
C)  The pancreas secretes digestive juices into the small intestine.
D)  The pancreas secretes digestive juices into the stomach.
E)  The pancreas secretes digestive juices into the large intestine.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

When Lauren reached the age of puberty,she did not undergo the expected changes.Today,at 17,she has still not undergone puberty.What endocrine gland could be the issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior pituitary
B)  parathyroid
C)  thymus
D)  pancreas
E)  adrenal cortexF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 8

When Rebekah went in to deliver her first child,her labor did not progress.The doctors gave her a hormone to speed the birthing process.Which hormone did they give her?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin
B)  prolactin
C)  ADH
D)  HGH
E)  epinephrineF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Aspirin interferes with the synthesis of which molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin
B)  growth factors
C)  prostaglandins
D)  melatonin
E)  thymosinsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex-bronzing of skin,no increase in blood glucose levels in response to stress,dehydration and death
B)  pineal gland-decrease in T cell immune function
C)  parathyroid glands-drop in blood calcium level and tetany (muscles shake) 
D)  ovaries-alteration in menstrual cycle and change in secondary sex characteristics
E)  adult thyroid-low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following endocrine glands does NOT produce its own hormones,but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid
B)  adrenal cortex
C)  adrenal medulla
D)  posterior pituitary
E)  anterior pituitaryF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Which hormone stimulates the rate at which amino acids enter the cell,increasing protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin
B)  melanocyte-stimulating hormone
C)  anti-diuretic hormone
D)  growth hormone
E)  gonadotropic hormoneF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which disease results when the adrenal cortex produces too much hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes insipidus
B)  diabetes mellitus
C)  Cushing syndrome
D)  Addison disease
E)  myxedemaF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

If a chemical agent acted to make the nuclear envelope pores impermeable to the passage of hormones,what effect would it have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither steroid nor peptide hormones would be effective.
B)  Steroid hormones would continue to be effective but peptide hormones would be ineffective.
C)  Peptide hormones would continue to be effective but steroid hormones would be ineffective.
D)  Both steroid and peptide hormones would continue to be effective.
E)  It would depend on the cell being affected.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B) C

Question 15

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  causes the mammary glands in the breasts to develop and produce milk.
B)  is a major regulator of daily cycles and timing of puberty.
C)  is in relatively high concentration in most humans.
D)  causes dramatic skin color changes in some fish,amphibians,and reptiles.
E)  is responsible for sleep and wake cycles.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

The sex hormones produced by the gonads will create negative feedback and regulate the production of hormones from the anterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus
B)  salivary glands
C)  pituitary
D)  thyroid
E)  adrenal cortexF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

List the hormones produced by the adrenal medulla and give a function of each.

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are produced by the adrenal medulla.Both bring about rapid changes that occur when an individual reacts to an emergency situation in a fight-or-flight manner.They provide a short-term response to stress.

Question 19

Which is NOT a correct association for hormonal disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly-overproduction of GH in adult
B)  pituitary dwarf-too little GH produced during childhood
C)  Cushing syndrome-oversecretion of ACTH due to an adrenal cortex tumor
D)  diabetes-either the pancreas produces too much insulin or liver and muscle cells have too many receptors
E)  goiter-thyroid is unable to produce thyroxine due to too little iodine in dietF) A) and D)
G) A) and C) D

Question 20

Which hormone will decrease blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroxin
B)  aldosterone
C)  cortisol
D)  insulin
E)  glucagonsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 20: Endocrine System

Which of the following is not an effect of insulin?

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A simple goiter can be prevented by

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Which body system coordinates activities of body parts by releasing hormones into the blood?

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Older people tend to be more susceptible to infections because their immune systems get weaker.Which gland decreases in size as we age and could be responsible for this?

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We purchase and consume iodized salt because the thyroid needs iodine and the lack of iodine interferes with thyroid function.

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What is an endocrine function of the pancreas?

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When Lauren reached the age of puberty,she did not undergo the expected changes.Today,at 17,she has still not undergone puberty.What endocrine gland could be the issue?

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When Rebekah went in to deliver her first child,her labor did not progress.The doctors gave her a hormone to speed the birthing process.Which hormone did they give her?

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Aspirin interferes with the synthesis of which molecule?

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Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands?

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Which of the following endocrine glands does NOT produce its own hormones,but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus?

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Which hormone stimulates the rate at which amino acids enter the cell,increasing protein synthesis?

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Which disease results when the adrenal cortex produces too much hormone?

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If a chemical agent acted to make the nuclear envelope pores impermeable to the passage of hormones,what effect would it have?

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone

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The sex hormones produced by the gonads will create negative feedback and regulate the production of hormones from the anterior pituitary.

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Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

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List the hormones produced by the adrenal medulla and give a function of each.

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Which is NOT a correct association for hormonal disorders?

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Which hormone will decrease blood glucose levels?

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