Question 1

How would the endocrine and nervous systems respond to an individual touching a hot stove?

Accepted Answer

A)   sending signals that pull their hand away
B)   sending signals that cause the release of epinephrine
C)   sending signals that cause the release of norepinephrine
D)   sending signals that cause them to move their body away
E)   the endocrine and nervous systems would cause an individual to do all of these thingsF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 D)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which pancreatic hormone stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells?

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A)   insulin
B)   glucagon
C)   estradiol
D)   epinephrine
E)   cortisolF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements about hormones is not true?

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A)   Hormones are secreted by axons.
B)   Hormones are carried by the bloodstream.
C)   It takes time to deliver hormones to the cells.
D)   The effects of hormones are long lasting.
E)   Hormones are targeted to specific organs within the body.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

The cramping associated with premenstrual syndrome is often due to norepinephrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is not involved in blood calcium homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   bones
B)   thyroid gland
C)   parathyroid glands
D)   kidneys
E)   posterior pituitaryF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a result of mineralocorticoid release?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glucose is not broken down.
B)   The immune cells are suppressed.
C)   Inflammation is reduced.
D)   Proteins and fat are broken down.
E)   Blood volume and pressure increase.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

How are type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus similar?

Accepted Answer

A)   The number of glucose carriers is too low in both.
B)   The blood glucose levels are very high in both.
C)   The body does not produce insulin in both.
D)   The body does not produce glucagon in both.
E)   Both are a result of obesity.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following hormones is mis-paired with its target organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   TSH--thyroid
B)   FSH--gonads
C)   ACTH--adrenal cortex
D)   LH--kidney
E)   Gonadotropic hormones--testes and ovariesF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

What is the function of melatonin?

Accepted Answer

A)   regulate blood glucose levels
B)   regulate blood calcium levels
C)   aid in the differentiation of T lymphocytes
D)   control the daily sleep-wake cycle
E)   control the color of the skinF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Which hormone triggers satiety?

Accepted Answer

A)   epinephrine
B)   follicle-stimulating hormone
C)   prostaglandins
D)   erythropoietin
E)   leptinF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following secretes erythropoietin?

Accepted Answer

A)   kidney
B)   heart
C)   small intestine
D)   thymus
E)   thalamusF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is the basis for steroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Explain how the adrenal cortex responds to long term stress.

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Stress triggers the hypothalamus to rele...

Question 19

The thyroid gland is located

Accepted Answer

A)   in the neck.
B)   in the brain.
C)   on top of the kidneys.
D)   near the ovaries or testes.
E)   near the small intestines.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Describe the characteristics of individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

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Type 2 diabetes is primarily found in ad...

Exam 15: Endocrine System

Explain how the adrenal cortex responds to long term stress.

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What is the function of melatonin?

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Which hormone triggers satiety?

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Which of the following is the basis for steroid hormones?

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Which of the following is a result of mineralocorticoid release?

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Which of the following hormones is mis-paired with its target organ?

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Which of the following is not involved in blood calcium homeostasis?

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How would the endocrine and nervous systems respond to an individual touching a hot stove?

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Which of the following statements about hormones is not true?

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How are type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus similar?

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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 pancreatic hormone stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells?

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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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Which of the following secretes erythropoietin?

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Describe the characteristics of individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

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The cramping associated with premenstrual syndrome is often due to norepinephrine.

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

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The thyroid gland is located

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

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When insulin is secreted, what happens?

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