Question 1

What is the function of thymosin?

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates metabolism
B)  development and maturation of the immune system
C)  regulates sleep cycles
D)  development and maturation of the adrenal glandsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-cretinism

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased amounts of thyroid hormone
B)  increased amounts of thyroid hormone
C)  abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol
D)  increased levels of growth hormone in adults
E)  lack of ADH,F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Hypersecretion of which of the following hormones causes increased metabolic rate,sensitivity to heat,weight loss,and exophthalmos?

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormone
B)  estrogen
C)  cortisol
D)  thyroid hormone
E)  growth hormoneF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes.
-ovary

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon
B)  progesterone
C)  cortisol
D)  T3
E)  prolactin,F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Arrange the following in the sequence in which releasing hormones travel through them. (1) secondary capillary network
(2) primary capillary network
(3) hypothalamohypophysial portal vessels

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3
B)  3,2,1
C)  2,3,1
D)  3,1,2
E)  2,1,3F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 6

A tumor in the adrenal cortex causes excessively high levels of aldosterone.The high aldosterone levels cause

Accepted Answer

A)  hyponatremia.
B)  acidosis.
C)  hypokalemia.
D)  hypocalcemia.
E)  hyperkalemia.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following are NOT an endogenously produced analgesics?

Accepted Answer

A)  interleukin-2
B)  enkephalins
C)  dynorphins
D)  endorphinsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In hypocalcemia,

Accepted Answer

A)  incidence of bone fractures increases.
B)  muscular weakness is common.
C)  cardiac arrhythmias occur.
D)  constipation becomes a problem.
E)  the nervous system becomes depressed.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which endocrine gland secretions do not appear to decrease as one ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  melatonin
B)  growth hormone
C)  thyroid hormones
D)  parathyroid hormoneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Overall,PTH (parathyroid hormone) _____ blood phosphate levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases
B)  decreases
C)  elevates
D)  enhances
E)  has no effect onF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which gland is located in the sella turcica?

Accepted Answer

A)  thymus
B)  adrenal
C)  pineal
D)  hypothalamus
E)  pituitary (hypophysis) F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

An increase in ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will cause

Accepted Answer

A)  the intestines to absorb more water.
B)  the kidney tubules to retain more water.
C)  a person to drink more water.
D)  All of the choices could occur.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes.
-anterior pituitary

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon
B)  progesterone
C)  cortisol
D)  T3
E)  prolactin,F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Urine volume ____ when ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion decreases.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases
B)  decreases
C)  is not affected
D)  declines
E)  None of these choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Match the hormone with the best description.
-testosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  aids in spermatogenesis
B)  inhibits FSH secretion
C)  menstrual cycle
D)  increases flexibility of connective tissue,E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is secreted in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  overhydration.
B)  increased volume of the body fluids.
C)  increased osmotic pressure of the body fluids.
D)  high blood pressure.
E)  increased blood volume.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The hypothalamohypophysial portal system extends from the hypothalamus to the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hypothalamohypophysial portal system extends from the...

Question 18

Which of the following stimulates the development of follicles in the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH
B)  prolactin
C)  FSH
D)  ACTH
E)  LHF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Another name for the anterior pituitary is the ________.

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The answer of Another name for the anterior pituitary is...

Question 20

Julie was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor of the thyroid.Surgery was performed to remove the thyroid.However,post-operatively,Julie's blood calcium levels began declining to life-threatening levels.This decline is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid hormone replacement therapy after the surgery.
B)  damage to the anterior pituitary during surgery.
C)  accidental removal of the parathyroid glands during surgery.
D)  improper laboratory handling of blood samples.
E)  post-traumatic stress disorder.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

Overall,PTH (parathyroid hormone) _____ blood phosphate levels.

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Match the hormone with the best description. -testosterone

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Arrange the following in the sequence in which releasing hormones travel through them. (1) secondary capillary network (2) primary capillary network (3) hypothalamohypophysial portal vessels

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Match the pathological condition with its cause. -cretinism

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Hypersecretion of which of the following hormones causes increased metabolic rate,sensitivity to heat,weight loss,and exophthalmos?

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Which gland is located in the sella turcica?

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Another name for the anterior pituitary is the ________.

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Which of the following stimulates the development of follicles in the ovary?

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Julie was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor of the thyroid.Surgery was performed to remove the thyroid.However,post-operatively,Julie's blood calcium levels began declining to life-threatening levels.This decline is most likely due to

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is secreted in response to

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Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -anterior pituitary

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What is the function of thymosin?

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Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -ovary

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Which of the following are NOT an endogenously produced analgesics?

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Urine volume ____ when ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion decreases.

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An increase in ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will cause

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Which endocrine gland secretions do not appear to decrease as one ages?

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The hypothalamohypophysial portal system extends from the hypothalamus to the ________.

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A tumor in the adrenal cortex causes excessively high levels of aldosterone.The high aldosterone levels cause

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In hypocalcemia,

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