Question 1

Which of the following statements about hormones is NOT true?

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A)  Hormones are secreted into the bloodstream.
B)  Hormones are released from exocrine glands.
C)  Hormones may be classified as peptides or steroids.
D)  Hormones usually affect a target organ.
E)  Cells that react to a hormone have specific receptors for that hormone.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics or actions is associated with a steroid hormone?

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A)  cyclic AMP
B)  the second messenger
C)  production of new proteins
D)  activation of proteins present in an inactive form
E)  binding of a protein to a surface receptor on the plasma membraneF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

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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A)  Neither steroid nor non-steroid hormones would be effective.
B)  Steroid hormones would continue to be effective but non-steroid hormones would be ineffective.
C)  Non-steroid hormones would continue to be effective but steroid hormones would be ineffective.
D)  Both steroid and non-steroid hormones would continue to be effective.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The oversecretion of ________ by the thyroid gland can result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  T3; hyperthyroidism
B)  T3; hypothyroidism
C)  T4; hypothyroidism
D)  calcitonin; hyperthyroidism
E)  parathyroid hormone; Graves diseaseF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

A woman with a beard most likely has a malfunctioning

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A)  pancreas.
B)  pituitary.
C)  adrenal cortex.
D)  adrenal medulla.
E)  thyroid.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Identify and briefly describe the functions of the labeled glands of the human endocrine system.

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A.thyroid: regulates metabolic rate,grow...

Question 7

Which is the correct order of hormone secretion in response to inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce ACTH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.
B)  The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce ACTH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone.
C)  The anterior pituitary stimulates the hypothalamus to produce ACTH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.
D)  The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce ANH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.
E)  The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce ANH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

How are hormone levels regulated?

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A)  An endocrine gland can respond to the blood level of the hormone it produces.
B)  A hormone can trigger a second gland to secrete a hormone that dampens production of the first hormone.
C)  A second contrary hormone can counteract the effect of the first hormone.
D)  A product can trigger hormone production; the hormone can then reduce the amount of product which in turn reduces the level of hormone.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

________ is considered the first messenger,while ________ is called the second messenger.

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin; glucagon
B)  ACTH; cortisol
C)  Peptide hormone; cAMP
D)  Glucose; insulin
E)  TSH; thyroxinF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

An adolescent female who is hyperactive,nervous,irritable and has eyes that are protruding from their sockets is most likely suffering from ________,which is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Graves disease; oversecretion of T3 or T4 due to antibodies that mimic the effect of TSH
B)  Graves disease; undersecretion of T3 or T4 due to antibodies that mimic the effect of TSH
C)  Cushings disease; oversecretion of T3 or T4 due to antibodies that mimic the effect of TSH
D)  Graves disease; oversecretion of T3 or T4 due to antibodies that mimic the effect of calcitonin
E)  Cushings disease; oversecretion of T3 or T4 due to antibodies that mimic the effect of parathyroid hormoneF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which endocrine gland is directly responsible for the secretion of the glucocorticoid cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex
B)  hypothalamus
C)  adrenal medulla
D)  anterior pituitary
E)  thyroid glandF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Hypoparathyroidism leads to a dramatic drop in blood calcium,which causes

Accepted Answer

A)  lethargy and hair loss.
B)  tetany (convulsions) .
C)  sleepiness.
D)  mental retardation.
E)  cretinism.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

What gland,located in the brain,produces melatonin?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas
B)  pineal gland
C)  adrenal gland
D)  thyroid gland
E)  pituitaryF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Explain how ADH works in the body when it is released by the hypothalamus.

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The hypothalamus releases ADH,which is t...

Question 15

Which of the following mineralocorticoid is responsible for regulating blood volume and pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone
B)  cortisol
C)  T3
D)  T4
E)  calcitoninF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following statements about steroid hormones is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen is a steroid hormone.
B)  Steroid hormones do not bind to cell surface receptors.
C)  The hormone-receptor complex can enter the nucleus.
D)  The hormone-receptor complex can bind to chromatin.
E)  Steroid hormones act faster than non-steroid (peptide) hormones.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

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) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following hormones is (are) NOT a product of the anterior lobe of the pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone
B)  antidiuretic hormone
C)  gonadotropic hormones
D)  thyroid-stimulating hormoneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The target cell concept is illustrated in the picture.Label the cells as either target cells or non-target cells by identifying A and B as such.Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

A is a nontarget cell and B points to ta...

Question 20

Which of the following statements about parathyroid hormone (PTH) is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parathyroid hormone promotes the release of calcium from bones.
B)  When blood calcium levels are low,PTH secretion is stimulated.
C)  PTH decreases the activity of osteoclasts.
D)  PTH promotes the reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys.
E)  PTH has the opposite effect of calcitonin.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Exam 40: Hormones and Endocrine Systems

Identify and briefly describe the functions of the labeled glands of the human endocrine system.

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What gland,located in the brain,produces melatonin?

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________ is considered the first messenger,while ________ is called the second messenger.

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The target cell concept is illustrated in the picture.Label the cells as either target cells or non-target cells by identifying A and B as such.Explain your answer.

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Which of the following mineralocorticoid is responsible for regulating blood volume and pressure?

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Which of the following statements about steroid hormones is NOT true?

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How are hormone levels regulated?

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Which of the following hormones is (are) NOT a product of the anterior lobe of the pituitary?

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Which endocrine gland is directly responsible for the secretion of the glucocorticoid cortisol?

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Which is the correct order of hormone secretion in response to inflammation?

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Which of the following statements about hormones is NOT true?

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Which of the following statements about parathyroid hormone (PTH) is NOT correct?

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Hypoparathyroidism leads to a dramatic drop in blood calcium,which causes

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Explain how ADH works in the body when it is released by the hypothalamus.

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Which of the following characteristics or actions is associated with a steroid hormone?

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The oversecretion of ________ by the thyroid gland can result in ________.

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An adolescent female who is hyperactive,nervous,irritable and has eyes that are protruding from their sockets is most likely suffering from ________,which is caused by ________.

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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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