Question 1

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Accepted Answer

A)  near the thyroid gland
B)  near the kidneys
C)  near the posterior pituitary
D)  near the pancreas
E)  near the gonadsF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms is NOT characteristic of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  cells unable to take up glucose
B)  increased breakdown of fats and protein
C)  frequent urination
D)  sugar in the urine
E)  bronzing of the skinF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following glands has both an endocrine and an exocrine function?

Accepted Answer

A)  mammary gland
B)  pancreas
C)  pituitary
D)  adrenal gland
E)  thyroid glandF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Glucagon stimulates the liver to take up glucose in order to store it as glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The part of the brain controlling the anterior pituitary gland secretions is the

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla.
B)  thalamus.
C)  cerebral cortex.
D)  hypothalamus.
E)  cerebellum.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

What is the exocrine role of the pancreas?

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A)  The pancreas secretes digestive juices into the small intestine.
B)  The pancreas secretes digestive juices into the stomach.
C)  The pancreas secretes digestive juices into the large intestine.
D)  The pancreas produces insulin that is secreted into the bloodstream.
E)  The pancreas produces glucagon that is taken up by the liver.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The hypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary via

Accepted Answer

A)  nerve stimulation.
B)  blood osmotic concentrations.
C)  blood glucose concentrations.
D)  hormones in a portal blood system.
E)  ACTH.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 9

Jason is having problems with his metabolic rate.He cannot seem to burn calories and gains weight even on a severely reduced caloric intake.What endocrine gland is probably not involved in this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary
B)  thyroid
C)  thymus
D)  hypothalamus
E)  pancreasF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

What is the role of the epidermal growth factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate the healing of wounds
B)  increase the number of fibroblasts
C)  increase the number of smooth muscle cells
D)  Bone marrow stem cells form into different types of white blood cells.
E)  increase the chances of developing a woundF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Which is NOT an effect of the hormone estrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  accumulation of a fat layer beneath the skin
B)  pelvic girdle grows wider
C)  breast development
D)  egg maturation and menstrual cycle control
E)  growth of hair and muscular tissueF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a correct association?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid-thyroxine
B)  anterior pituitary-FSH and LH
C)  adrenal gland-norepinephrine
D)  posterior pituitary-growth hormone
E)  pancreas-insulinF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

In the following pairs,which lists the first messenger followed by a second messenger?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin; glucagon
B)  ACTH; cortisol
C)  TSH; thyroxin
D)  glucose; insulin
E)  peptide hormone; cAMPF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

List and explain the role of the main growth factors.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following hormones is considered a glucocorticoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone
B)  insulin
C)  thyroxin
D)  cortisol
E)  parathyroid hormoneF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Oversecretion of thyroid hormone results in

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing syndrome.
B)  Addison disease.
C)  Graves disease.
D)  a simple goiter.
E)  acromegaly.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 17

The condition that results when there is an increased production of human growth hormone in an adult is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing syndrome.
B)  Addison disease.
C)  gigantism.
D)  dwarfism.
E)  acromegaly.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which hormone is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroxin-thyroid
B)  parathyroid-calcium
C)  insulin-glucose
D)  aldosterone-iodine
E)  thymus-thymosinF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which statement is NOT true about peptide hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are derived from peptides,proteins,polypeptides,and derivatives of amino acids.
B)  They bind to receptors on the cell surface.
C)  They initiate the formation of cyclic AMP inside the cell.
D)  They create an enzyme cascade effect.
E)  They enter the cell in order to have an effect.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Cortisone is derived from the hormone cortisol that is released from the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal medulla.
B)  adrenal cortex.
C)  thyroid.
D)  parathyroid.
E)  posterior pituitary.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 20: Endocrine System

List and explain the role of the main growth factors.

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Jason is having problems with his metabolic rate.He cannot seem to burn calories and gains weight even on a severely reduced caloric intake.What endocrine gland is probably not involved in this problem?

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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The condition that results when there is an increased production of human growth hormone in an adult is termed

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Which of the following hormones is considered a glucocorticoid?

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Which of the following glands has both an endocrine and an exocrine function?

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT characteristic of diabetes mellitus?

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Which statement is NOT true about peptide hormones?

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What is the role of the epidermal growth factors?

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Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in the United States.

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Oversecretion of thyroid hormone results in

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The part of the brain controlling the anterior pituitary gland secretions is the

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Which of the following is NOT a correct association?

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Which is NOT an effect of the hormone estrogen?

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What is the exocrine role of the pancreas?

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Cortisone is derived from the hormone cortisol that is released from the

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In the following pairs,which lists the first messenger followed by a second messenger?

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The hypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary via

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Glucagon stimulates the liver to take up glucose in order to store it as glycogen.

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Which hormone is mismatched?

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